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World Economic Forum geoeconomic confrontation identified as the most pressing risk to global stability in 2026 according to survey of international leaders and experts. The World Economic Forum geoeconomic confrontation … Read More
Venezuela political prisoners release totaled only 76 individuals since the government announced its new effort on January 8, 2026, following President Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces. The limited Venezuela political … Read More
Germany Greenland military deployment began January 15 as the Bundeswehr sent a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel to Nuuk amid escalating tensions with the United States. The Germany Greenland military … Read More
Trump Iran military threats were dramatically scaled back after the president communicated to Tehran that he does not intend to strike despite his repeated warnings in recent days. Pakistani newspaper … Read More
Iran protests death toll 2,500 was confirmed by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency as of January 14, 2026, with 2,403 protesters and 147 government-affiliated personnel killed. Two Iranian … Read More
Dow Jones record high reached on January 7, 2026, as the index climbed to unprecedented levels lifted by Venezuela-related stocks and robust corporate earnings. The latest Dow Jones record high … Read More
Trump withdraws from international organizations with a sweeping memorandum signed January 7, 2026, pulling the United States from 66 global bodies. The action where Trump withdraws from international organizations cites … Read More
US seizes Russian tanker Marinera after the vessel breached the naval blockade established around Venezuelan territorial waters on January 7, 2026. The incident where US seizes Russian tanker has dramatically … Read More
China Japan export ban strengthened with new controls on dual-use items including critical rare earth products amid escalating bilateral trade tensions. The expanded China Japan export ban is widely seen … Read More
Iran protests 2026 entered their thirteenth day as the authoritarian regime imposed a nationwide internet blackout, with 57 protesters reportedly killed by security forces. The widespread Iran protests 2026 have … Read More