Explore how salaries vary drastically across 30 OECD countries in this eye-opening analysis. Visualized by Marcus Lu for Visual Capitalist, the data reveals surprising disparities from Luxembourg’s lavish earnings to Mexico’s stark contrasts. Adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the findings showcase top-paying nations like the U.S. and Switzerland, where
Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been convicted by a New York jury for swindling over $1 billion from his supporters to fund his opulent lifestyle. Guo, known for his outspoken criticism of Beijing, faced charges including racketeering and fraud, with potential sentences of up to 20 years each. His trial
In a controversial prisoner exchange between Sweden and Iran, a convicted Iranian torturer Hamid Noury was traded for two Swedish citizens. Noury had committed severe human rights abuses, yet Iran secured his return in exchange for releasing the Swedes falsely accused of espionage and other charges. This exchange highlights Iran’s
In a chilling incident at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, six people were found dead with traces of cyanide in their cups, sparking a perplexing mystery. The victims, identified as Vietnamese Americans and Vietnamese nationals, were discovered in their room where no signs of forced entry were found, suggesting the
In a startling development, Moscow has accused the United States of financing assassination attempts on both Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump. The accusations came shortly after Ukrainian spy chief Kyrylo Budanov admitted to failed attempts on Putin’s life. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged
Amid the ongoing development of Artificial Intelligence, new technologies will emerge that deliver positive benefits for society, but AI could pose grave threats to our world if it gets exploited by criminal-minded people. AI can become either a saviour or a villain for the scientific community. It’s essential that scientists
After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, shocking details emerged about the shooter, Thomas Crooks. Authorities found a remote detonator and explosives in his car, along with a bulletproof vest. Before the attack, Crooks acted suspiciously near security, yet managed to scale a building and fire at Trump,
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing intense criticism after admitting her agency chose not to secure the rooftop from which a would-be assassin fired at former President Trump because it was too slanted. Despite knowing the roof posed a security risk, Cheatle defended the decision, stating they focused on
U.S. intelligence recently uncovered an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, raising alarms just days after an attempted assassination at a rally. Despite the threat, officials found no links between the shooter and any foreign or domestic accomplices. In response to the increased risk, the Secret Service boosted security
