These charts show the world is better than ever - even if things seem apocalyptic
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It's easy to think the world is ending when natural disasters are pummeling vulnerable islands and politicians are threatening nuclear destruction.
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But take a step back and you'll find a more encouraging picture of where the human race is headed - at least from a public health and quality of life perspective.
Across the board, in matters of mortality, hunger, disease, and more, life is getting better for billions of people.
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Here is a sampling of that global progress.
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- In second consecutive week of decline, forex kitty drops $2.28 bn to $640.33 bn
- SBI Life Q4 profit rises 4% to ₹811 crore
- IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over East, South Peninsular India for next five days
- COVID lockdown-related school disruptions will continue to worsen students’ exam results into the 2030s: study
- India legend Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador