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Trump threatens incremental tariffs over Greenland
This was one of the most severe escalations in transatlantic relations, explicitly using trade policy as a tool for territorial acquisition.
Machado gifts Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a White House meeting.
Trump launches “The Great Healthcare Plan”
In Jan 2026, President Trump officially unveiled "The Great Healthcare Plan," a broad policy framework aimed at lowering costs and codifying deals.
2026 Uganda General Elections
On 15 Jan 2026, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni won the 2026 Uganda General Elections, extending his 40-year rule into a seventh term.
Trump launches Board of Peace
Explained: On Jan 22, 2026, Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, framing it as an alternative to the United Nations.
Japan and South Korea leaders hold pivotal Nara summit, perform K-pop drum duet
In early 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit to reinforce bilateral ties.
Paramount launches lawsuit and proxy fight against Warners Brothers Discovery
Paramount Skydance is currently engaged in a high-stakes legal and corporate battle against WBD following a rejected hostile takeover attempt.
Trump threatens to take Greenland after Venezuela raid sparks territorial concerns
In January 2026, President Donald Trump escalated his long-standing ambition to acquire Greenland from Denmark, asserting that the United States will take control of the island "one way or the other".
2026 Benin Parliamentary Elections
In the parliamentary elections held on 11 Jan 2026, Benin's ruling alliance secured a total sweep of the National Assembly, winning all 109 seats.
Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests
The state response has been described as "unprecedented brutality", deploying live ammunition, tear gas, and militarized units against demonstrators.
Iran plunged into a deep currency and economic crisis
The economic collapse of Iran was driven by a "perfect storm" of military conflict, the reimposition of global sanctions, and systemic hyperinflation.
The US offers $45million to support Cambodia-Thai ceasefire
In Jan 2026, the US announced a $45M aid package for Thailand and Cambodia to solidify a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
Russia launches nuclear-capable missile in strike
In early January 2026, Russia conducted its second-ever combat launch of the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable, hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, targeting the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
South Korea and China announce “full-scale restoration” of bilateral relations after Lee-Xi Summit
The Jan 2026 state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to China was characterized as a "full-scale restoration" of bilateral relations.
“ICE Out For Good” protests sweep US after two federal immigration agent shootings
In Jan 2026, two shootings involving federal immigration agents in the United States sparked a wave of nationwide "ICE Out For Good" protests.
Burkina Faso’s former president accused of assassination plot
In Jan 2026, the military government of Burkina Faso announced it had thwarted an assassination plot aimed at President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Ex-Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim’s corruption trial
Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, is currently standing trial for corruption.
Zelenskyy meets “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris
The meeting focused on establishing robust, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is in place.
US Special Forces captures Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro was captured on Jan 3, 2026, in a US military operation in Venezuela and transported to New York to face "narco-terrorism" and weapons charges.
Crans-Montana fire raises questions ahead of 2038 Olympic bid
On January 1, 2026, a catastrophic fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 119 others.



