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.

• 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

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

  Cooling off

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

  CaracasHormuz

  243 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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

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

  Cooling off

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

  NigeriaBola Ahmed TinubuPeter ObiAtiku Abubakar

  74 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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.

  Cooling off

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

  Andhra PradeshOdishaBiharJharkhand

  25 developments in 30 days

• 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

• 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.

  Cooling off

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

  HouthisHezbollah

  55 developments in 30 days, since June

• 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.

  Cooling off

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

  Abdul El-SayedHaley StevensGary PetersMallory McMorrow

  59 developments in 30 days, since July

• Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.

  Cooling off

  Latest Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes. Monday

  Red SeaPakistanHouthisIslamabad

  52 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.

  Cooling off

  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 political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is marked by the rivalry between the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party regarding upper-caste vote banks.

  Cooling off

  Latest Electoral projections show BSP winning a seat and SP competing in Awadh. Monday

  MayawatiBahujan Samaj PartySamajwadi PartyUttar Pradesh

  47 developments in 30 days, since June

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

  Cooling off

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

  New Yorkgeneral assembly

  36 developments in 30 days

• Discussions were held in Belfast regarding UK political movements, focusing on constitutional change and the cause of self-determination involving Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

  Cooling off

  Latest Political body is failing to address drug crisis. Sunday

  BelfastNorthern IrelandScotlandWales

  34 developments in 30 days, since June

• RBI manages policy based on domestic inflation and growth, noting that easing West Asia tensions and lower Brent crude prices are easing inflationary pressures for India.

  Cooling off

  Latest Trump rejected the peace plan from Iran, leading to increased tensions in the Middle East and affecting oil prices. Monday

  Reserve Bank of IndiaFEDWest Asia

  40 developments in 30 days, since June

• Trump uses primary contests to maintain political influence.

  Cooling off

  Latest Government action against media follows Trump's claims. Saturday

  Donald Trump

  31 developments in 30 days, since June

• Dispute over leadership and party structure involving Kalyan and Abhishek Banerjee.

  Cooling off

  Latest SC directs EC to resolve symbol dispute in West Bengal by-elections. Monday

  Kalyan BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee

  22 developments in 30 days, since June

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

  Cooling off

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

  British ColumbiaDavid Eby

  21 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Commerce Commission monitors petrol companies in NZ as conflict resolution impacts global oil prices.

  Cooling off

  Latest Diesel costs surge and Chancellor's speech raises fiscal credibility concerns amid global tensions. Monday

  Middle East

  93 developments in 30 days, since June

• Insecurity incidents in Borno State are cited as evidence of a broader issue, leading to criticism of the administration regarding economic decline and insecurity.

  Cooling off

  Latest Nigeria's poverty rate lags behind Ghana's benchmark, prompting calls for program improvement. Sunday

  Borno Statefederal governmentAtiku Abubakar

  49 developments in 30 days, since June

• A leadership challenge has emerged from defecting MLAs involving Ian Paton and Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

  Cooling off

  Latest Eby calls early election, leading to party shifts. Saturday

  Ian PatonKerry-Lynne Findlay

  41 developments in 30 days, since August

• The leadership in Kenya, including President William Ruto and others, is facing intense scrutiny regarding the state of the national economy, administration performance, and political challenges.

  Cooling off

  Latest Ruto launches working tour focused on land ownership in Kwale County. Monday

  KenyaWilliam RutoUhuru Kenyatta

  39 developments in 30 days, since June

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

  Cooling off

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

  Donald TrumpCNNMS NOW

  22 developments in 30 days

• BRICS includes India as a member nation and India hosts a BRICS meeting in its national capital.

  Cooling off

  Latest Modi met Ethiopian counterpart at BRICS Summit to discuss defense cooperation and elevate ties to Strategic Partnership. Monday

  BRICS

  239 developments in 30 days, since June

• Donald Trump's political actions include establishing a permanent Arctic base in Iqaluit and reinforcing North America.

  Cooling off

  Latest Plant moves from the Big Three impacted Black neighborhoods and relied on immigrant labor. Monday

  Donald TrumpIqaluit

  87 developments in 30 days, since June

• Global policy shifts are impacting US and Chinese interests, leading to trade disruptions affecting African continent's trade status and regional hubs like Busan.

  Cooling off

  Latest Trump and Xi agree to lower tariffs on trade, improving US market access. Monday

  AfricaBeijingDonald Trump

  37 developments in 30 days, since June

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

  Cooling off

  Latest Canada supplies 85% of US potash needs. Friday

  Belarus

  26 developments in 30 days

• Trump seeks to end the war with Iran while the US maintains sanctions and naval blockade, operating from the White House amid Republican election cycle concerns.

  Cooling off

  Latest High diesel prices are impacting retail costs, as seen with Kroger, amid Trump's ban proposal. Saturday

  Donald TrumpTehranWhite HouseRepublicans

  23 developments in 30 days, since August

• Reports from August 2025 detail how major tech companies (Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon) are driving massive investments in data centers and AI infrastructure.

  Cooling off

  Latest Amazon's investment in Anthropic reached a critical mass, underscoring the competitive AI market. Sunday

  MicrosoftGoogleMetaAmazon

  22 developments in 30 days, since June

• Insecurity is prevalent in Plateau State, leading to calls for the urgent establishment of state police.

  Cooling off

  Latest Nigerian Bar Association addresses security failures and attacks in Plateau State. Monday

  NigeriaPlateau State

  21 developments in 30 days, since June

• The ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.

  Cooling off

  Latest Ed Sheeran commented on the Hamas October 7 attacks, leading to criticism from Amelia Dimoldenberg and Aaron Rowe leaving the tour. Sunday

  Gaza StripSouth AfricaWest BankHamas

  21 developments in 30 days