Situations.

The bigger stories. Each gathers every development inside it, so you can see where things started and where they are now.

Trend compares developments in the last 7 days with the 7 days before.

• High-level talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled for September to discuss trade, technology, and security issues.

  Picking up

  Latest Xi Jinping visited the White House hosted by Donald Trump. Yesterday

  Donald Trump

  133 developments in 30 days, since July

• Fox News and CNN are competing for viewership, while the media landscape is also referenced through the historical context of Ed Sullivan and Kennedy.

  Picking up

  Latest Trump banned media outlets for reporting lies; Leavitt ran the White House press office. Yesterday

  Donald TrumpFox NewsCNN

  126 developments in 30 days, since June

• The US is publicly pressuring Iran regarding its nuclear program, seeking a deal that requires Iran to turn over enriched uranium.

  Steady

  Latest Iranian regime rejects ceasefire offer. Yesterday

  Donald TrumpScott Bessent

  248 developments in 30 days, since June

• Institutional accountability in India is described as being in a dangerous situation.

  Picking up

  Latest CPI members clashed with police in Patna as protesters demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Yesterday

  Indiaelection commission

  61 developments in 30 days, since August

• US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.

  Steady

  Latest Government decree halves excise duty discount, driving up fuel prices. Yesterday

  CaracasHormuz

  270 developments in 30 days, since June

• Pressure mounts regarding the Election Commission's alleged conduct and integrity issues involving multiple political figures.

  Picking up

  Latest Calls are mounting for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation and arrest over electoral issues. Yesterday

  election commissionNarendra ModiVivek Joshi

  30 developments in 30 days

• Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for a state visit, where he will meet President Macron and hold mass in Lourdes.

  Picking up

  Latest Pope Leo rejected assisted dying and abortion of the disabled. Yesterday

  Leo XIVEmmanuel Macron

  28 developments in 30 days, since June

• Sukhbir Singh, Vivek Joshi, and Rawat are involved in a situation where they object to unauthorized decisions concerning the election commission.

  Picking up

  Latest ECI decisions faced formal objections from commissioners. Yesterday

  Sukhbir SinghVivek Joshielection commission

  26 developments in 30 days

• New York prepares for the UN General Assembly session, which faces accusations of anti-Israel delegitimization.

  Picking up

  Latest Araghchi stated that Iran is prepared for both war and diplomacy. Yesterday

  New Yorkgeneral assembly

  36 developments in 30 days

• A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall to eastern and central Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.

  Picking up

  Latest Floods in the Nagavali River damaged causeways and caused connectivity loss in the district. Saturday

  Andhra PradeshOdishaBiharJharkhand

  25 developments in 30 days

• Nigeria's political landscape is defined by incumbent President Tinubu facing challenges from contenders like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election.

  Steady

  Latest APC raises campaign tempo for 2027 elections amid CBN investigation into bank withdrawal limits. Yesterday

  NigeriaBola Ahmed TinubuPeter ObiAtiku Abubakar

  79 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Gaza Strip is undergoing military advances and restrictions, with peace plans based on Donald Trump's proposal.

  Picking up

  Latest Israel conducted mass killings during military strikes in Gaza City. Yesterday

  Gaza StripDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu

  67 developments in 30 days, since June

• Discussions on AI policy are underway, with Anthropic and OpenAI being major players. Key figures include Dario Amodei, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Sam Altman.

  Steady

  Latest Gates challenges Trump's AI approach as he fears China's technological rise. Yesterday

  AnthropicOpenAIDario AmodeiDonald Trump

  72 developments in 30 days, since June

• Commentary and preparation for high-stakes summit talks between U.S. and Chinese leaders.

  Picking up

  Latest Leaders pushed the broader trade accord deadline into next year following the summit. Yesterday

  Xi JinpingDonald TrumpMichael Pillsbury

  29 developments in 30 days

• Multiple political figures and Election Commissioners are involved in questioning the functioning and decisions of the Election Commission.

  Picking up

  Latest ECI questioned CEC's unilateral decisions, drawing opposition support. Yesterday

  Rahul GandhiAshok Gehlotelection commission

  21 developments in 30 days

• Allegations regarding the election process and the Chief Election Commissioner were raised in the Supreme Court and Rajya Sabha.

  Picking up

  Latest Gyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court. Yesterday

  supreme courtRajya Sabha

  20 developments in 30 days

• David Eby is leading the government in British Columbia through reconciliation efforts.

  Picking up

  Latest Eby is managing election timing and responding to Trump's economic war with proposed new taxes on the housing market. Yesterday

  British ColumbiaDavid Eby

  21 developments in 30 days, since June

• National Weather Service issued forecasts regarding severe weather events in New England.

  Picking up

  Latest Governor Healey's office uses NWS data to announce severe weather forecasts for New England. Sunday

  National Weather ServiceNew England

  19 developments in 30 days, since June

• Belarus is strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on trade in potash fertilizers and Indian pharmaceuticals.

  Picking up

  Latest Canada supplies 85% of US potash needs. Friday

  Belarus

  26 developments in 30 days

• President Trump banned multiple media outlets, including CNN, MS NOW, Politico, and Fox News, from the White House.

  Picking up

  Latest Blanche defends Trump's ban on CNN and MS NOW; Waltz criticizes CNN bias. Yesterday

  Donald TrumpCNNMS NOW

  22 developments in 30 days

• Voter list issues and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process are being discussed in the national capital constituency.

  Picking up

  Latest High court issues ruling on protests against the Election Commission/Gyanesh Kumar. Yesterday

  Delhielection commission

  21 developments in 30 days

• The new event mixes modern geopolitical comparisons of China and the US for global dominance with historical notes on Donald Trump and Benjamin Franklin.

  Picking up

  Latest Ongoing US-China trade talks are underway to assess the current status of the talks. Yesterday

  Donald Trump

  19 developments in 30 days, since July

• The contest for the U.S. Senate seat following the departure of Gary Peters involves multiple candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow.

  Steady

  Latest El-Sayed gains momentum after a newspaper endorsement in the Michigan Senate race. Yesterday

  Abdul El-SayedHaley StevensGary PetersMallory McMorrow

  65 developments in 30 days, since July

• A composite of events involving Boy George, the ICC warrant for Netanyahu, and the UN calling the campaign a genocide, including platform takedowns.

  Picking up

  Latest Protests against Netanyahu's government as he appeared at the UN General Assembly regarding the war in Gaza. Sunday

  Boy GeorgeBenjamin NetanyahuUnited Nations

  21 developments in 30 days, since August

• Houthis threaten to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships, while Iranian leaders defend partners and view the Strait of Hormuz as a nuclear bomb.

  Steady

  Latest Iranian attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the rejection of an Iranian proposal regarding the US-Israel war. Yesterday

  HouthisHezbollah

  56 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy is countering Chinese economic and military pressure in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japan as a key partner.

  Picking up

  Latest Leaders discuss trade agreements and state visit leading to increased economic ties between the US and China. Yesterday

  Indo-PacificChina

  36 developments in 30 days, since June

• Donald Trump clashed with news media and visited the UN General Assembly on September 21, 2026.

  Picking up

  Latest Presidential access issues related to media freedom are now under legal challenge. Wednesday

  Donald TrumpCNNUnited Nations General Assembly

  18 developments in 30 days

• Abu Khamis spoke to Asharq Al-Awsat regarding the situation, where the E1 project aims to annex West Bank areas to Jerusalem, driven by the far-right government's plans.

  Picking up

  Latest Attorney general postponed settlement construction bids in the West Bank. Sunday

  Asharq Al-AwsatJerusalemWest Bank

  65 developments in 30 days, since June

• China seeks to manage Northeast Asian security interests, reinforcing Beijing's influence through diplomatic channels.

  Picking up

  Latest Leaders showed little public attention to the Taiwan issue during recent interactions. Yesterday

  ChinaNorth Korea

  43 developments in 30 days, since June

• Election Commission faced criticism regarding the Chief Election Commissioner's tenure.

  Picking up

  Latest Paswan specifically demanded clarification from the EC chief regarding electoral roll handling. Saturday

  Gyanesh Kumarelection commission

  17 developments in 30 days, since July