Author: Naila

Japan’s decision to go for the snap general election has implications far beyond the country’s domestic politics. Prime Minister Sanee Takaachi’s decision to dissolve the lower router in trying to seek a little mandate will be best described as an attempt to consolidate political control during a time of economic stress and increased regional confrontation. The latter will influence the perception of policy continuity, diplomatic posture, and economic credibility of Japan. Election Timing Reflects Economic Stress and Regional Tensions Takaichi dissolved parliament only months into her premiership claiming that important fiscal and security initiatives require renewed public backing. Early elections…

COPENHAGEN/WASHINGTON — Danish PM Mette Frederiksen announced Sunday that Denmark is at a critical crossroad in a diplomatic conflict with the US over the status of the semi-autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Frederiksen stated the words prior to the Arctic competition and the competition over raw materials of critical importance meetings in Washington D.C. Frederiksen informed legislators that it is a dispute over Greenland, and that there exists underdogs other than the question of how soon Greenland will be decided upon. Through a Facebook posting, she indicated that Denmark is willing to…

On Thursday, police reported that two individuals were shot and injured during a traffic-stop with an agent of the U.S. Border Patrol in the city of Portland in Oregon, the beginning of a series of incidents that has led to an ongoing inquiry and increased scrutiny of the activity offederal law enforcement officers. At around 2:18 p.m. local time, the Portland police officers were dispatched to the reports of gunfire in the South East vicinity of the Main Street and discovered a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were also transported to a nearby hospital; they…

It is something the U.S. government is actively discussing with large American oil corporations, as has been told to people well informed of the issue, as the administration reviews its policy towards the sanctioned oil producer of Venezuela and considers the consequences to world supply of energy. The meetings take place with top officials and executives of the top U.S. oil companies, including those with a history of exposure, or currently, to Venezuela. The negotiation comes as Washington has opposing demands: imposing sanctions on the regime of President Nicolás Maduro and to deal with energy markets, strained by geopolitics and…

BEIJing Chinese president Xi Jinping received an official visit by Ireland Prime Minister Micheal Martin on January 5, 2026. This became the first visit of an Irish leader to China in 14 years. The leaders also talked about how bilateral cooperation can be intensified and it is an indication of how China can be interested in expanding its relationship with the European Union in terms of increased involvement with Ireland. At the Great Hall of the People, Xi remarked that: China was eager to enhance political trust and widen expediency cooperation with Ireland to gain positive benefits to both the…

This is a move that Zohran Mamdani made on his first day as the mayor of New York City to make housing policy, the economic agenda of his administration. The initial emphasis on housing in a city with one of the worst affordability strains in the United States suggests an approach to address the problem as a structural form of governance and economic problem, as opposed to a political long-term ambition. The residential market of New York is strained. Rents are still among the highest in any major city in the U.S. Affordable unit vacancy rates are very low and…

On 1 January, Zohran Mamdani became the New York City mayor, and this event became the big change in the political life of one of the most influential cities of the world. The oath of office was sworn around midnights and the term of Mamdani began formally, according to the associated press. A more massive public opening event will follow later in the day at the City Hall with the senior political leaders of the city and country present. The rise of Mamdani to the mayor is an exceptional demographic and generational shift in the leadership of the city. Several…

Taiwanese financial markets have moved to limit new purchases of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) associated with Chinese military-related companies. The move is a rare case of direct market intervention. It has serious implications for cross-strait relations and global investment flows. The decision has increasing threats about geopolitical and regulatory risks. Under a consensus developed inside Taiwan’s securities industry and confirmed by the regulators, brokers will cease accepting new buy orders for these securities. The rule covers equities traded using the Shanghai and the Shenzhen stock connect programmes. Investors can hold existing positions. However, they are not allowed to start…

At least 13 and dozens more passengers have been killed and injured in a passenger train crash in southern Mexico, which dealt a blow to one of the symbolic infrastructure projects in the country and brought the safety, governance and strategic ambition to global attention. The accident happened on Sunday in the Oaxaca state, when a train in the Interoceanic Corridor line derailed off the tracks as it travelled through a remote part of an Isthmus known as Tehuantepec. Difficult terrain caused emergency services to get to the site hours later. Federal officials verified that the number of the injured…

The price of oil dropped about $1per barrel on Monday and it sent a strong message not only to the governments but also to the markets: the geopolitical risk is being rebalanced. The decline is important today since the prices of crude continue to hold inflation, influence the decisions of foreign policies and the confidence of the world on stability. When oil moves, states pay attention. Both, the Brent crude and the US West Texas Intermediate decreased as the traders reacted to emerging supply expectations and softer risk premium. The production of the United States is on the record highs,…