22 January 2026 The United States has formally exited the World Health Organization, concluding nearly eight decades of membership and sparking global debate about the future of international public health cooperation. On January 22, 2026, after a yearlong withdrawal process initiated by an executive order from President Donald Trump on his first day back in office in 2025, Washington ended its affiliation with the United Nations health agency. The decision reflects deep diss

18 January 2026 People march during a pro-Greenlanders demonstration in Copenhagen on Saturday. (Emil Helms / Ritzau Scanpix / AP) In a move that has jolted transatlantic relations and raised profound questions about the future of global trade and diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on January 17, 2026 that he intends to impose rising tariffs on imports from eight European countries unless the United States is permitted to purchase the vast Arctic territory of Gre

4 January 2026 President Donald Trump has taken a rare and high-profile action to block a small but symbolically significant semiconductor deal, ordering that U.S. photonics firm HieFo Corp must divest itself of assets it acquired from New Jersey-based aerospace and defense company Emcore after concluding that the transaction poses a potential national security threat and involves Chinese interests, a decision that highlights the intensifying scrutiny in Washington over forei

1 January 2026 China is tightening the reins on beef imports in a bid to protect its domestic cattle industry, a decision that marks a major shift in trade policy with implications for suppliers around the world and for consumers both at home and abroad. Beijing’s commerce ministry announced at the end of December that starting January 1, 2026, it will impose an extra tariff of 55 percent on beef shipments that exceed a set quota from major beef exporters including Brazil, Au

28 December 2025 In a significant move that could redefine the role of artificial intelligence in society, China has released a comprehensive set of draft rules aimed at regulating AI systems that simulate human behavior and interact with users on an emotional level, a policy shift that reflects Beijing’s deepening effort to balance technological innovation with societal stability and ethical safeguards. The draft, unveiled by the Cyberspace Administration of China for public

27 December 2025 New York has enacted a groundbreaking and highly debated law that will soon require social media platforms with certain “addictive” features to display prominent mental health warning labels aimed at protecting young users, a measure that reflects growing concern among lawmakers about the psychological effects of digital platforms on children and teens and adds the state to a patchwork of jurisdictions pushing for more regulation of Big Tech. Governor Kathy H

24 December 2025 In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between the United States and China over technology and trade, U.S. authorities announced at the end of December 2025 that they will impose tariffs on semiconductor chips imported from China, setting a clear marker in the long-running debate over global supply chains, industrial policy and economic competition. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the new duties, which will apply to a broad swath

15 December 2025 Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on "The Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy" at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque A looming dispute over the independence of the United States Federal Reserve has thrust the Supreme Court into the heart of a constitutional and political battle that could reshape the balance of power between the presidency and the nation’s central bank, with far-

09 December 2025 Banks in the United States have now been given the green light to serve as intermediaries in cryptocurrency transactions, a major shift in regulation that could reshape how digital assets flow through traditional finance. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced guidance on December 9, 2025 allowing banks to engage in what are called “riskless principal” crypto transactions meaning banks can buy crypto from one counterparty and simultaneously s

28 November 2025 A man reacts, as smoke rises while flames engulf bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong on November 26, 2025. Tyrone Siu/Reuters) A catastrophic fire broke out on November 26, 2025, at Wang Fuk Court, a high-rise residential estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people and leaving around 200 more unaccounted for after blazing through scaffolding-covered towers and engulfing multiple buil

20 November 2025 President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office of the White House on 18 November. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images In a pivotal moment for one of the most enduring investigative sagas in Washington, the U.S. Department of Justice has committed to releasing its full investigative files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, Attorney Gene

14 November 2025 In a sweeping reshaping of the federal workforce, the Donald Trump administration has brought on approximately 50,000 new employees, primarily directed into national-security and immigration-enforcement roles, while simultaneously freezing hiring and cutting jobs in other departments. In an interview with the federal human-resources chief Scott Kupor, the bulk of these new hires were said to be placed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), undersco

2 November 2025 A forensic officer inspects the London North Eastern Railway train where a series of stabbings took place, at a platform at Huntingdon Station, near Cambridge, Britain, November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylo In a chilling late-evening incident on Saturday, a London-bound train became the scene of a mass stabbing that left dozens of passengers reeling and raised immediate questions about rail safety and policing protocols. The attack occurred on a 6:25 pm service

2 November 2025 Hong Kong has announced a major shift in its regulatory approach toward virtual assets, unveiling relaxed rules for locally licensed trading platforms and launching a new tokenisation pilot scheme as part of the city’s bid to become a leading global fintech and digital-asset hub. At a fintech forum broadcast from Hong Kong on 3 November, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that domestic-licensed virtual asset trading platforms known as VATPs

27 October 2025 Donald Trump touched down in Tokyo on Monday for a crucial phase of his five-day Asian tour, eyeing trade deals and security talks in Japan ahead of his planned summit with Xi Jinping in South Korea later this week. In Malaysia over the weekend, Trump inked several agreements with Southeast Asian nations involving trade and critical minerals, and the groundwork was laid for a U.S.–China framework that could avert the threatened 100 percent U.S. tariff on Chine

24 October 2025 Travelers pass through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening at Hollywood Burbank Airport during the first day of a partial U.S. government shutdown in Burbank, California, U.S., October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole The U.S. government has unveiled a sweeping regulation, scheduled to take effect on December 26, that expands the use of facial recognition and other biometric data collection for non-citizens crossing the country’s bord

23 October 2025 In a significant and possibly industry-defining decision, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London ruled on October 23, 2025 that Apple Inc. abused its dominant market position by charging developers excessive commissions on its App Store platform, setting the stage for what could become one of the largest payouts in UK class-action history. The case stemmed from a lawsuit brought by British academic Rachael Kent on behalf of millions of iPhone and iPad

22 October 2025 BAE Systems logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration In a dramatic show of industrial intent, the British trade union Unite announced that members employed at BAE Systems’s major aerospace sites in Lancashire will commence strike action from 5 November to 25 November after rejecting a 3.6 percent pay rise offered by the company. The dispute centers on workers based at the company’s Warton and Samlesbury facilities,

16 October 2025 British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her keynote speech at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo The United Kingdom has rolled out a new Office for Investment: Financial Services, essentially a concierge hub built to simplify and encourage investment into Britain’s financial sector. The idea is to offer a one-stop service that helps prospective investors choos

03 October 2025 On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Senate prepared to vote on two sharply contrasting proposals to end the government shutdown...