Politics

General Mamady Doumbouya has been sworn in as Guinea's president following a landslide 86.7% election victory. Explore the political and economic implications for 2026.

South Korea's K-food exports hit a record $10.2B in 2025, but 45.6% of trade remains tied to the US, China, and Japan. The government is now pivoting to new markets like India and the Middle East.

On January 18, 2026, the Gaza Management Committee (NCAG) unveiled its mission statement for rebuilding Gaza under a US-backed plan. Explore the priorities and challenges.

The PLA confirmed a drone flight near Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island on January 17, 2026, amid soaring cross-strait tensions and military pressure.

South Korean banks and the BOK are taking drastic measures, including cutting dollar deposit rates, to stabilize the won as it hits 1,473.6 against the USD in early 2026.

Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis chased off far-right activists on Jan 17, 2026, amid rising tensions over the death of Renee Good and the deployment of 3,000 federal agents.

South Korea's youth employment rate for those in their 20s fell to 60.2% in 2025, marking the first decline in five years due to a weak job market and population shrinkage.

As of Jan 18, 2026, the Trump Board of Peace is expanding its mandate from Gaza to a global conflict resolution body. Learn about the 'Trump UN' and the controversies surrounding it.

NASA's SLS rocket has reached the launch pad for the Artemis II mission. Set for February 2026, this first crewed Moon mission in 50 years marks a new era in space exploration.

China's S2000 airship-style flying wind farm successfully tested in Sichuan at 2,000 meters. Explore the China S2000 flying wind farm 2026 specs and its potential.

South Korea has started the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile deployment. This 'monster' missile aims to achieve a 'balance of terror' against North Korean nuclear threats.

South Korean commercial banks are slashing dollar deposit rates and offering incentives to sell greenbacks as the won hits a fresh low of 1,473.6 per dollar.