Politics

Flash floods in Afghanistan in Jan 2026 killed 17 and affected 1,800 families. The UN has launched a $1.7bn appeal to assist 18 million people in need.

Kim Ju-ae made her first tribute at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on New Year's Day 2026. This move fuels speculation about her formal succession ahead of the 9th Party Congress.

Peru approves an emergency decree for private investment in Petroperu as the state oil firm faces $764M in debt. Learn more about Peru Petroperu private investment 2026.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City Mayor on Jan 1, 2026. His first-day moves include rent freezes and a plan to hike corporate taxes to 11.5%.

Beijing analysts reveal China's new power strategy 2026, shifting focus from military dominance to market power and tech innovation to lead the global order.

On New Year's Day 2026, Kim Ju Ae made her first official visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, reinforcing her position as the likely successor to Kim Jong Un.

Kim Ju Ae made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Jan 1, 2026, fueling speculation about her role as Kim Jong Un's official successor.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary ruling on US anti-dumping tariffs Korea chemicals for 2026, setting rates between 10.94% and 65.72%, much lower than initial expectations.

President Lee Jae Myung and Xi Jinping will hold the Lee Jae Myung Xi Jinping Summit 2026 in Beijing to discuss supply chains, digital economy, and North Korea.

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi seeks an early 2026 summit with Donald Trump. Discover why Tokyo is racing to secure the U.S. alliance ahead of Trump's Beijing visit.

On Jan 2, 2026, the South Korea Cold Wave 2026 brought temperatures down to -15C and heavy snow to Jeju and Jeolla. Stay updated on regional impacts and forecasts.

On Jan 2, 2026, Zelenskyy announced that a Ukraine Russia Peace Agreement 2026 is 90% ready, even as 200+ Russian drones hit energy sites and casualties rise in Kherson.