Politics

President Lee Jae-myung and PM Sanae Takaichi begin their landmark summit in Nara on Jan 13, 2026. Lee stresses vital ties with Japan while addressing historical issues squarely.

North Korea has replaced its top military officials guarding Kim Jong-un as of January 2026. Discover the details of the reshuffle and the security concerns behind it.

Non-EU tourists face a 45% increase in entry fees at the Louvre Museum starting Jan 14, 2026. The new €32 fee fuels debate over nationalism and universal access to art.

KHNP aims for an 89% nuclear capacity factor in 2026, the highest in 15 years, to meet surging power demand from AI and semiconductor sectors while stabilizing electricity rates.

Senator Mark Kelly has sued Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon over 'punitive retribution' following his comments on military ethics. Learn more about the Mark Kelly vs Pete Hegseth lawsuit 2026.

Iran faces its biggest challenge since 1979 as the 2026 Iran protests government crackdown intensifies amid economic collapse and military threats from Donald Trump.

BBC investigation reveals how Polina Azarnykh lured hundreds of foreign men from poor countries into the Russian military via Telegram under false promises.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, effective immediately. The move follows three weeks of protests and a rial crash.

China is pivoting to coal-based olefin production to reduce oil imports and prepare for trade volatility under Donald Trump. Discover the China coal-to-olefins strategy 2026.

Donald Trump revives his Greenland purchase strategy in January 2026, creating new tensions with Denmark over the island's strategic and mineral value.

An Okinawa-based U.S. Marine battalion completed extensive US Marine drills South Korea 2026, ranging from Pyeongtaek to the DMZ, including the 'Korea Viper' exercise.

High Northern China heating costs in 2026 are leaving rural villagers in Hebei province without warmth. Explore the human impact of energy poverty near Beijing.