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.

• 9/11 attacks led to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, prompting NATO Article 5 invocation and referencing the Flight 93 crash in Pennsylvania.

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  Latest The long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, stemming from 9/11, are linked to the 9/11 memorial site and associated health issues. Sep 25

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  12 developments in 30 days

• Political developments unfold in South America as Abelardo de la Espriella receives Trump's endorsement while facing border issues between Colombia and Ecuador.

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  Latest US provides military aid to Colombia and Trump administration supports trade agreements with Ecuador, affecting corporate interests. Sep 17

  Abelardo de la EspriellaDonald TrumpGustavo PetroEcuador

  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• China officially joins BRICS while India hosts the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting.

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  Latest Ethiopia joins BRICS; Sisi and Ramaphosa participate in summit discussions. Sep 15

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  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• BRICS utilized its platform for global economic resilience and deepening strategic partnership.

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  Latest Joint development of BrahMos-NG between India and Russia focuses on faster strike and integration. Sep 13

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  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• China's AI capabilities are being questioned against US technology, with Iran mentioned in the context of advanced electronic warfare.

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  Latest Anthropic testifies before the Senate and receives a national security memo following targeting by Chinese AI firms. Sep 12

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  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• Netanyahu coordinates moves with political allies and seeks control over Likud's candidate list.

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  Latest Maariv published polls showing that Likud gained seats and the seat gap for Benjamin Netanyahu narrowed. Sep 27

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled the trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

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  Latest ICC is presiding over the trial regarding Duterte's defense. Sep 26

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• Agencies including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, and PNP deployed on June 1st to support regional election security.

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  Latest High-level review meetings are underway in Kuala Lumpur to outline post-election transition steps for the Bangsamoro region, involving the Philippine government. Sep 25

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• Electoral processes and ground-level challenges were discussed involving the election commission and the Government of Rajasthan.

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  Latest Sunil Kothari was elected the new Mayor of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sep 25

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• President Mirziyoyev drives national socio-economic programs while his administration involves Saida Mirziyoyeva in judicial matters.

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  Latest Mirziyoyev drives reforms in Uzbekistan while Muzaffer Özdemir represents Özaltın Holding in the country. Sep 25

  UzbekistanShavkat MirziyoyevSaida Mirziyoyeva

  11 developments in 30 days, since September

• A viral incident involving Fox News and Donald Trump has been drawing media attention since January 1, 2026.

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  Latest Trump's midterm messaging was featured in an advertisement on Fox News. Sep 24

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  11 developments in 30 days, since August

• SEBI is the market regulator in India.

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  Latest SEBI curbs retail activity in derivatives market. Sep 24

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• Bob Mackie is celebrated for his iconic work as a designer, having created looks for Cher, Diana Ross, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Tina Turner, and Elton John.

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  Latest Jean Louis designed Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress and criticized Kim Kardashian. Sep 22

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• UK economic plans are being constrained by global turmoil, including Middle East conflicts and the impact of Donald Trump's war, while domestic policy debates continue between Reeves, Burnham, and Healey.

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  Latest PM meets President Trump in New York amid global economic fallout impacting UK budget and John Healey facing expert pressure. Sep 22

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  11 developments in 30 days

• Azerbaijan supplies natural gas to Türkiye via pipelines, flowing through Georgia from the Shah Deniz field in the Caspian Sea.

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  Latest Georgia and Türkiye emphasized their strategic partnership on September 22, 2026, focusing on cooperation in transport, energy, and trade, with Türkiye gaining largest trading partner status. Sep 22

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  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Global Fintech Fest hosted a major international conference in Mumbai on September 1, 2026.

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  Latest Launch of Assist-Edge occurred in Mumbai during the Global Fintech Fest. Sep 21

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• AfD is seeking state government in Germany, while Merz's party previously led Saxony-Anhalt for 24 years.

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  Latest AfD triumphs in state elections against SPD, challenging Merz's party. Sep 21

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• BRICS, chaired during its 2026 tenure, demanded greater voice and structural reforms within the IMF and World Bank.

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  Latest BRICS discussions highlighted the limitations of the bloc due to the Iran conflict and compared the size of its bank to the World Bank. Sep 21

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  11 developments in 30 days

• Legault pressured Ottawa to reduce immigrant numbers, leveraging anti-immigrant sentiment following Donald Trump's political stance.

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  Latest The leadership transition in the CAQ is managing the fallout from the Northvolt fiasco while navigating the pressures of a tariff war and the political landscape involving Donald Trump. Sep 17

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  11 developments in 30 days, since August

• Trump's office used the FCC to threaten a broadcast network while Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico about the Senate race.

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  Latest Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico on YouTube while the FCC and Administration were involved in disputes over regulatory threats. Sep 16

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• Donald Trump advocated for eventual Irish reunification while Andy Burnham addressed the Northern Ireland border poll.

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  Latest In Leinster House, Sinn Féin debated Irish Unity while the Taoiseach criticized Sinn Féin's stance, urged to consider Donald Trump's comments. Sep 16

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• A day of mixed news includes JLR being hacked, global inflation from wars, and political shifts involving Burnham, Starmer, and Healey.

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  Latest Government provides £1.5bn loan facility to JLR amid parliamentary defense of the company's future. Sep 14

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  11 developments in 30 days, since July

• New developments regarding the WTC and Ground Zero include legal memos to Rudy Giuliani, advocacy by Jon Stewart, and personal stories of first responders.

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  Latest Greg Penner volunteered at a relief site related to Ground Zero. Sep 13

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  11 developments in 30 days

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled presidential and assembly elections in Nigeria, while simultaneously facing questions regarding its institutional independence.

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  Latest INEC urged the National Assembly to take action against criminal trends related to premature campaigns in Nigeria. Sep 27

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  10 developments in 30 days, since August

• China participates in BRICS bloc activities while managing border tensions and normalization processes.

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  Latest Donald Trump signed sanctions on oil/gas purchases and discussed Gulf conflict developments during BRICS cooperation talks. Sep 26

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• The Kosovo judiciary is investigating crimes committed by Serbian forces, prompted by the Recak massacre and involving the role of NATO bombing campaigns.

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  Latest Conflict erupted during the fight for independence, involving former KLA leaders and NATO intervention. Sep 25

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  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) is managing bye-elections in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam.

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  Latest By-elections are underway in the state involving Assam and Tamil Nadu. Sep 25

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• Donald Trump is involved in a gubernatorial race in Arizona, which is a heavily GOP district.

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  Latest A Republican politician compared his current political plan to Donald Trump's 2016 presidency in Arizona. Sep 24

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  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• The Ganga River is flowing through Bihar, causing flooding, which is being exacerbated by river level rise due to upstream events originating in Nepal.

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  Latest Ganga rose above danger levels during monsoon in Bihar. Sep 24

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  10 developments in 30 days, since September

• War between the US and Iran concluded after negotiations mediated by Qatar, resulting in deaths in Lebanon and Israel.

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  Latest The EU is concerned about disruptions in Hormuz and is negotiating strategic partnership talks with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Sep 24

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  10 developments in 30 days, since June