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. Monday

  Donald Trump

  131 developments in 30 days, since July

• 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. Monday

  Indiaelection commission

  61 developments in 30 days, since August

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

  Cooling off

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

  Donald TrumpFox NewsCNN

  126 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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. Monday

  CaracasHormuz

  245 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.

  Cooling off

  Latest Iranian regime rejects ceasefire offer. Monday

  Donald TrumpScott Bessent

  232 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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. Monday

  Leo XIVEmmanuel Macron

  28 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. Monday

  election commissionNarendra ModiVivek Joshi

  30 developments in 30 days

• 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. Monday

  Sukhbir SinghVivek Joshielection commission

  26 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

• 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. Monday

  Xi JinpingDonald TrumpMichael Pillsbury

  28 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. Monday

  Rahul GandhiAshok Gehlotelection commission

  21 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. Monday

  NigeriaBola Ahmed TinubuPeter ObiAtiku Abubakar

  75 developments in 30 days, since June

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

  Steady

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

  Gaza StripDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu

  64 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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. Monday

  Delhielection commission

  21 developments in 30 days

• 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

• 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. Monday

  supreme courtRajya Sabha

  20 developments in 30 days

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

  Steady

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

  New Yorkgeneral assembly

  36 developments in 30 days

• 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. Monday

  Indo-PacificChina

  36 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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

• 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. Monday

  Donald Trump

  19 developments in 30 days, since July

• Andy Burnham and Rachel Reeves discussed government debt and fiscal rules.

  Picking up

  Latest John Healey and Keir Starmer committed to meeting government fiscal rules and signaling substantial welfare system reform. Monday

  Andy BurnhamRachel Reeves

  21 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.

  Cooling off

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

  AnthropicOpenAIDario AmodeiDonald Trump

  72 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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

• Trump's policy is impacting Taiwan's defense capabilities, coinciding with a meeting between Trump and a Chinese leader in Beijing.

  Picking up

  Latest Trump and China talks expanded to include discussions on Iran. Monday

  Donald TrumpTaiwanBeijing

  16 developments in 30 days, since June

• Meta and Oracle are developing data center energy solutions in New Mexico, including gas supply agreements and solar projects, while regulators reject a pipeline.

  Picking up

  Latest Data center construction is straining local water resources in New Mexico. Monday

  MetaOracleNew Mexico

  14 developments in 30 days, since July

• Politicians in West Bengal and Bihar defended the validity of the SIR exercise following a Supreme Court verdict.

  Picking up

  Latest Adhikari weighed in on the ongoing issues surrounding the Election Commission. Sunday

  West Bengalsupreme courtelection commission

  14 developments in 30 days, since June

• Heavy rains and strong winds from cyclones Polo and Nolo pose risks of catastrophic flooding and mudslides.

  Picking up

  Latest Nolo threatens Hawaii; Polo bears down on Baja California. Monday

  Hawaii

  11 developments in 30 days

• Jamie Raskin criticized Donald Trump's campaign ads, which are airing on Fox News and Newsmax, while referencing locations like Louisiana and Dallas.

  Picking up

  Latest CNN reported on the ad, which the White House compared to Medicare PSAs. Sunday

  Donald TrumpJamie RaskinLouisianaDallas

  11 developments in 30 days

• Negotiations are underway in Switzerland regarding a potential ceasefire involving Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon. Trump has commented on his expectations for a complete ceasefire.

  Picking up

  Latest Hamas launched attacks on Israeli civilians, prompting Netanyahu to defend Israel against international criticism. Monday

  HezbollahLebanonDonald Trump

  30 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Election Commission manages electoral rolls in India, involving the Chief Justice of India in appointments, while Karnataka challenges the commission's actions.

  Picking up

  Latest Chidambaram raises questions about the SIR process overseen by the Election Commission. Monday

  election commissionChief Justice of IndiaKarnataka

  16 developments in 30 days, since June