Trump's sweeping tariffs and penalties on China-built ships have turned global shipping into the front line of economic war, observes Shyam G Menon.
Chinese companies show their prowess among the world's top companies.
United States has the world's largest railway network.
Interstate Highways, State highways and US highways make the road network in US among the world's best.
United States has the world's longest road network.
The United States continues to remain the world's largest economy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut down its 2013 forecast for global economic growth to 3.9 per cent from the 4.1 per cent, trimming projections for most advanced and emerging economies.
Sanam Singh knocked out fifth seed Donald Young in straight sets to move to the singles quarter-finals of the ATP Knoxville Challenger event in the United States.
India is ranked among the top 10 wealthiest countries in the world.
Factbox on 2008 Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova.
Ankita and Sanaa, made premature exits from the main draw in the University of Mumbai ITF Women's US $25,000 Tennis Tournament at the Kalina Campus, in Mumbai, on Monday
United States has the world's largest gold reserves.
Europe reigns supreme among the world's most innovative nations.
India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified among 'flawed democracies'.
India, with m-cap of about $1.6 trillion, is ahead of Switzerland.
UAE has the cheapest passport.
The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.
Qatar is the world's richest country in terms of per capita income.
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