Changes in Night Illumination in Cuba Cuba is currently experiencing an energy crisis, resulting in a notable decrease in night lighting across numerous major cities since January 2026. Areas with reduced nighttime illumination, shown in turquoise on the map, indicate a deviation from the typical levels of lighting. Surprisingly, Havana and some of its suburbs, along with certain areas of Santa Clara, are the only locations where the usual brightness of nighttime lighting has been preserved amidst the energy crisis.

Occupations with the Highest Risk of AI Replacement According to Microsoft, occupations with the highest risk of AI replacement are determined based on the frequency of task requests and successful task completion. At the top of the list are translators, followed by historians and passenger attendants who assist with inquiries at transportation hubs like stations, railway terminals, airports, and buses. Additionally, various IT professions, including programmers, along with different types of educators and even models, are identified as occupations facing a high risk of AI replacement.

Greeks and Turks in Cyprus: Then and Now A vivid illustration of the outcomes of interethnic conflicts: back in 1960, at the time when the island gained independence, areas with predominantly Greek and predominantly Turkish populations in Cyprus were fairly evenly mixed. After the war in the 1970s, the boundary became clear-cut, with no Greek neighborhoods left in the north, nor Turkish ones in the south.

Concerns Rise Over Potential Job Losses from AI Development A recent survey revealed that approximately 40% of respondents across several European countries are worried about the prospect of millions of job losses in the near future as a result of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the widespread concern about the impact of AI on the job market, the survey also found that a significantly lower percentage of individuals are personally apprehensive about their own jobs being replaced by AI. In Germany, only 18% of respondents fear their job could be taken over by AI, while the figures in the UK and France stand at 22% and 23%, respectively.

Gender Ratio in the Russian Empire of 1897 By the end of the 19th century, women in Russia slightly outnumbered men, accounting for 50.3% of the population compared to 49.7% men. In urban areas, however, men prevailed, making up 53% of the population. Geographically, the central part of Russia, with its "capital" in Yaroslavl province, was deemed a "female kingdom" where women constituted a significant 57% of the total population. In contrast, men predominated in the eastern and southern regions of the country, while the western provinces maintained a relatively balanced gender ratio.

Regions with Open Inter-State Borders Regions with open inter-state borders are not limited to the Schengen Area. Even within unions like the union state of Russia and Belarus, there are regions with open borders, despite being part of two countries. However, the number of countries involved is still lower compared to Schengen. Another notable union with open borders is MERCOSUR, spanning a significant part of South America and involving numerous countries in the region, including associate members and observers. This union essentially covers almost all of Latin America, making it a key player in the region's economic and political landscape.

The Most Popular Sport at the Winter Olympics in Different Countries Around the World It's important to note that we are talking about popularity in terms of YouTube views! Unsurprisingly, ice hockey takes the top spot in Canada, the USA, Finland, and Sweden. The love for (downhill) skiing is prevalent in many European countries, as is the passion for figure skating in several other regions, including Japan and North Korea. What's surprising is that in a large part of Africa and the Middle East, curling takes the top spot, while Latin America and the remaining parts of Africa show a preference for bobsledding.

Developed Countries in 2025 There are various ways to classify countries as "developed" or "developing." One method considers the Human Development Index, income levels (World Bank data), and inclusion in the IMF's list of developed countries. Countries meeting all three criteria are unequivocally classified as developed. Those meeting two out of three criteria (HDI and income) include a diverse group like wealthy Gulf states (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE), Chile, Uruguay, Poland, and some Balkan countries. In contrast, certain Balkan nations only fulfill one criterion, either in income or HDI.

Dependency on Imports Varies Across Countries Worldwide Micro-states like Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and San Marino heavily rely on imports, with figures as high as 178%, 160%, and 155% of their GDP, respectively. In contrast, larger economies such as Ireland have import levels at 102% of their GDP. Conversely, Sudan, Venezuela, and Turkmenistan are among the countries with the lowest import reliance, with figures ranging from 1% to 11% of their GDP. Surprisingly, the USA, known as the wealthiest nation globally, stands in sixth-to-last place, with imports constituting just 14% of its GDP, while countries like Brazil and Chad share the tenth position with an 18% import rate.

The World's Second Strongest Army Revealed According to the Global Firepower Index 2025, the world's second strongest army after the US is slightly weaker than the US. This army has around 1.3 million soldiers, making it slightly stronger than China, which boasts around 2 million soldiers. India, ranked fourth, noticeably lags behind the top three, with South Korea unexpectedly taking fifth place and significantly trailing India. The ranking unveils some surprises: Ukraine falls behind Algeria and Egypt, while North Korea secures 34th place. Despite facing internal issues like hyperinflation, Argentina, with an army thirteen times smaller than North Korea, holds the 33rd place in the ranking.