Score Updates
Short notes when we change a country rating on safety, cost of living, or another category. We link to sources and our country pages so you can compare with confidence.
IranNewInternet SpeedInternet Speed-1.55.84.3/10Iran internet speed score cut as restrictions continue after ceasefire
We lowered Iran's internet speed rating by 1.5 points to 4.3/10. Partial restoration is not normal service, and remote workers still face throttling and shutdown risk.
UkraineSafetySafety-1.04.63.6/10Ukraine safety score lowered after prolonged conflict
We cut Ukraine's safety rating by 1 point to 3.6/10 as active conflict and travel risk guidance stay elevated into mid-2026.