Iceland has maintained its position as the world's most peaceful country for 19 years, according to the 2026 Global Peace Index. The report, by the Institute for Economics and Peace, cites Iceland's lack of a standing military, low crime rates, and strong social cohesion.
As crime rates fall, more Americans are choosing to carry firearms for self-protection. A recent survey shows a 5.5% increase in gun carriers since December 2024, with states loosening gun laws seeing a decline in violent crime.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
A YouGov survey reveals Western Europeans believe crime is increasing, yet long-term data shows overall crime rates, including murder, have fallen significantly since the 1990s. Public perception is influenced by media focus on drug trafficking, gang violence, and fraud.
Victoria recorded its first crime rate decrease in four years, with a 0.2% drop in total offences and a 6% fall in youth offending. However, theft, particularly from retail stores and e-bikes, surged, mirroring trends in New South Wales. Adult crime rose 10%, driven by breaches of bail, retail theft, and family violence orders.
Senior BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik's phone was snatched by bike-borne miscreants in Raipur. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect and recovered the phone within eight hours. The incident sparked a political row over law and order, with the Congress criticizing the police commissionerate system.
Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations. NCRB uses outdated Census population figures as denominators, causing crime rates to appear inflated until the next Census updates these numbers, leading to dramatic drops.
