Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size. It ...

The image of a country, or in other words, its brand, determines how attractive it is to invest in, do business with, or travel to. A strong country brand also helps attract FDI and top talent. The ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Countries Ranking. Switzerland was named the best country in the world for 2026. The United States ranked 18th, a significant drop from its previous ...

Finland tops the list of the world’s happiest countries for the ninth year. See the full ranking, key trends and where the United States lands this year. Finland just keeps going. The 2026 World ...

In winter 2026, the Olympics head to Milan, Italy, where athletes from over 200 delegations will compete for medals in respective competitions. From the perennial Olympics powerhouses like the United ...

France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium have formally recognised a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA). They join Canada, Australia and Portugal, as ...

More and more people are looking to retire abroad in search of a different lifestyle and lower cost of living. And while the United States doesn't have an official retirement visa program, dozens of ...

A growing number of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now joining the call for international recognition. Most of the nations that recognize a State of ...

Irregular rainfall and drought in Mali has significantly reduced Satou Coulibaly’s millet and groundnut harvest in recent years. “It's getting harder and harder to get enough to eat," she says.

Wharton marketing professor David Reibstein discusses his annual "Best Countries" ranking, which included Switzerland, Japan, and the U.S. in the top three spots this year. Switzerland is at the top ...

President-elect Trump doubled down on his vow to end birthright citizenship in his first postelection interview this weekend. “Yeah, absolutely,” Trump told NBC News’s Kristen Welker when asked ...