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The price of living: 20 most expensive countries in the world
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The price of living: 20 most expensive countries in the world
May 17, 2026

Measured on an index where the world average equals 100, these 20 nations have the highest price levels for goods and services according to the World Bank’s Cost of Living Index. Bermuda tops the list at nearly 213—more than double the global average—followed closely by Switzerland, Iceland, Israel, and Norway. From housing and groceries to transportation and utilities, everyday expenses in these countries far exceed those anywhere else on the planet.

Countries with highest and lowest average IQ levels: Asia and Australasia
April 3, 2026

This infographic maps the highest and lowest average IQ scores across Asia, Australia, and Oceania, using the latest 2026 rankings from the International IQ Test.

Countries with highest and lowest average IQ levels: Asia and Australasia
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L’ASEAN rischia di passare in secondo piano?
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L’ASEAN rischia di passare in secondo piano?
August 22, 2025

L’ASEAN dovrebbe riconsiderare il suo approccio ai partner esterni: invece di percepire il minilateralismo come una minaccia, potrebbe servire come piattaforma per riconciliare visioni concorrenti.

Is ASEAN at risk of being sidelined?
August 17, 2025

ASEAN should reconsider its approach to external partners: instead of perceiving minilateralism as a threat, it could serve as a platform for reconciling competing visions.

Is ASEAN at risk of being sidelined?
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New Zealand’s record of colonial oppression of the Cook Islands
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New Zealand’s record of colonial oppression of the Cook Islands
March 17, 2025

Last month, New Zealand’s political and media establishment erupted in outrage over the decision by the Cook Islands government to sign a wide-ranging strategic partnership agreement with China without consulting Wellington.

Opening the devil’s door in Asia-Pacific
April 18, 2024

Mick Hall on indications that New Zealand, Japan and the Philippines are moving towards greater integration with the U.S.-led military bloc in the region.

Opening the devil’s door in Asia-Pacific
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Media Dare Not Call It Genocide
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Media Dare Not Call It Genocide
November 23, 2023

Radio New Zealand (RNZ), for instance, says it decided not to broadcast or report on a Palestinian guest’s remarks because it “would have stolen valuable time” from those being interviewed, writes Mick Hall.

New Zealand’s ‘Russian Edits Scandal’ — How a National Broadcaster Demonized the Truth
October 8, 2023

Mick Hall tells the wrenching tale of Radio New Zealand accusing him of spreading Russian propaganda while he documented facts on the Ukraine crisis in his work for the broadcaster.

New Zealand’s ‘Russian Edits Scandal’ — How a National Broadcaster Demonized the Truth
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