Politics

Federal agents shot two people in Portland on Jan 8, 2026. This incident, following a fatal shooting in Minnesota, has led local leaders to demand a halt to ICE operations.

President Lee Jae Myung visits Nara, Japan, on January 13, 2026, for a summit with PM Sanae Takaichi. The meeting focuses on shuttle diplomacy and regional stability.

The final hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial took place on Jan 9, 2026. Experts watch closely as the death penalty remains a legal possibility.

The ROK-U.S. CGCC becomes a standing unit in 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer. PRISM analyzes the impact on the 2030 goal.

Seoul's education chief has filed a police complaint against far-right activists for defaming wartime sexual slavery victims and their memorial statues at schools.

On Jan 9, 2026, Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years, causing a rift in Malaysia's ruling coalition. UMNO members consider leaving Anwar Ibrahim's government.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled the first steps toward the NYC Universal Childcare Plan 2026, aiming to support all children under five and restore faith in democracy.

President Donald Trump officially denies the pardon request from Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a 2026 NYT interview. Learn about the legal context and the President's decision.

Analyzing the critical Venezuela Maduro capture change in 2026, focusing on the power vacuum, military response, and economic reconstruction.

Israeli PM Netanyahu names former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov to lead the Trump Gaza Board of Peace. Explore the implications of this major diplomatic appointment in 2026.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announces indefinite control over Venezuelan oil. Analysts debate the geopolitical risks and the high cost of decaying infrastructure.

Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. Learn about the federal-state clash.