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.

• Trump administration proposes Clean Air Act rule changes and accelerates data center infrastructure permits.

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  Latest Huizenga toured the Kalamazoo River PCB contamination site. Sep 25

  Donald TrumpLee Zeldin

  13 developments in 30 days, since June

• Andy Burnham ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum and visited Ilkeston during a listening tour, amid political discussions involving Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

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  Latest Scottish election results and Brexit impact fuel calls for a referendum modeled after Northern Ireland. Monday

  Andy BurnhamKeir StarmerJohn Swinney

  12 developments in 30 days

• Warnings were issued across multiple Japanese prefectures due to a typhoon and seasonal rain front.

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  Latest Typhoon Dujuan caused massive stock loss in a Narita aquafarm. Monday

  TokyoSaitamaChiba

  12 developments in 30 days

• Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Board of Supervisors discussed economic impact and public safety improvements in San Francisco.

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  Latest Proposal regarding changes to city governance and contracting. Sunday

  Daniel Lurieboard of supervisorsSan Francisco

  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• Talks regarding the potential separation of Alberta are being discussed in the context of how such political shifts affect the national outlook and economic stability, involving international financial bodies.

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  Latest Ranchers in Alberta are criticizing federal policies, including carbon pricing and the state of the Canadian Wheat Board. Sunday

  Mark CarneyAlbertaBank of England

  12 developments in 30 days, since June

• PDP champions the Rainbow Coalition movement, supporting Tinubu's re-election bid, while Uzodimma leads APC Governors Forum in Imo State.

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  Latest PDP chapter pledged loyalty to the Rainbow Coalition during an event attended by Abuja stakeholders in Nasarawa State. Sunday

  Bola Ahmed Tinuburainbow coalitionPeoples Democratic PartyAll Progressives Congress

  12 developments in 30 days

• While Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, the focus has shifted to the political fallout, including questions raised about Reform UK's loss during BBC Breakfast.

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  Latest Labour Party figures, including Andy Burnham, are facing pressure regarding the Middle East, with MPs demanding sanctions on Israel and Starmer's strategy involving Morgan McSweeney. Monday

  Andy Burnham

  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• The United Nations is facilitating talks regarding the future of Cyprus, with Greece and Turkey serving as guarantor powers.

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  Latest Talks regarding the Cyprus problem are underway in Crans-Montana, facilitated by the UN. Monday

  CyprusUnited NationsGreeceTurkey

  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• The conflict involves fighting in the Donbas region, Russian forces are pushing in Donetsk, and Moscow has increased its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities.

  Picking up

  Latest Third Army Corps is operating in northern Donetsk near Lyman. Monday

  MoscowCrimeaKyivDonbas

  11 developments in 30 days, since August

• Leaders met at the UNGA sidelines.

  Cooling off

  Latest Trump and UNGA discussed the war and reciprocal military attacks during UNGA sidelines. Sunday

  Donald TrumpUnited Nations General Assembly

  11 developments in 30 days

• US policy shifts, regional stability, and European involvement are linked to Hormuz and Middle East dynamics.

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  Latest Praise for Oman's policy during diplomatic talks. Saturday

  Emmanuel MacronDonald TrumpMiddle East

  11 developments in 30 days, since June

• Giriraj Singh praised PM Modi's service, while CM Samrat Choudhary inspected a community kitchen in Bihar, and Tejashwi Yadav criticized Modi.

  Cooling off

  Latest LoP intensified attacks on CM over Jamui incident; CM met victim and family. Sep 25

  Narendra ModiSamrat ChoudharyTejashwi Yadav

  11 developments in 30 days

• The Bank of Ghana operates within the Ghanaian economy.

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  Latest Habib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana. Monday

  GhanaBank of Ghana

  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• A weather alert indicates that Invest 99E could bring increasing winds and rough seas to Jalisco and Michoacán.

  Cooling off

  Latest NWS issued warnings regarding dangerous surf caused by Hurricane Polo. Monday

  JaliscoMichoacán

  10 developments in 30 days

• Geopolitical tensions stemming from the Middle East war with Iran are impacting tech stocks and European market sentiment.

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  Latest Business competition between tech giants is intertwined with geopolitical pressures from the Middle East. Monday

  Micron TechnologyEuropeMiddle East

  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• Trump ordered strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, targeting the IRGC and the broader Iranian regime.

  Picking up

  Latest A suspected state-sponsored plot targeting American bases has been investigated, with explicit threats originating from Tehran. Monday

  Middle EastIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsDonald Trump

  10 developments in 30 days, since July

• Muqtada al-Sadr's group is operating within the Iraqi political landscape, while Iran-backed groups are active in the region amid increased US pressure on Baghdad.

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  Latest Islamic State targeted cultural heritage sites in both Iraq and Syria. Monday

  BaghdadMuqtada al-Sadr

  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• Gavin Newsom is serving in his official capacity as governor from Sacramento.

  Picking up

  Latest Newsom took action on multiple policy bills, both signing and vetoing them. Monday

  Gavin NewsomSacramento

  10 developments in 30 days, since August

• Geopolitical events, including the G7 summit, are driving market volatility, impacting the FED.

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  Latest South Africa, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia demonstrated geopolitical optionality in their recent diplomatic activities. Monday

  FEDMiddle East

  10 developments in 30 days, since June

• A study evaluates the economic performance and government efficiency across several African nations, including Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

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  Latest Nigeria is advised to emulate Ghana's democratic stability. Sunday

  KenyaBotswanaNamibiaNigeria

  10 developments in 30 days, since July

• Trump discusses the Middle East with Netanyahu, calls for Argentine sovereignty, and UK plans sanctions on Israeli settlements.

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  Latest Abbas addressed assembly amid Gaza conflict; SC rejected Republican-backed Missouri congressional map. Saturday

  Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuArgentina

  10 developments in 30 days

• NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion merger to form a major utility and manage its U.S. shale assets.

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  Latest Arlington County intervenes in the $67B merger review, citing concerns over affordable energy and job protection. Monday

  NextEra EnergyDominion Energy

  9 developments in 30 days, since June

• UAE is positioning itself as a key connector economy in the Middle East by supporting trade corridors linking to Africa and Latin America.

  Picking up

  Latest A global summit in Dubai focused on ESG compliance, clean technology, and cross-border collaborations. Monday

  UAEAfricaLatin AmericaMiddle East

  9 developments in 30 days, since June

• Confirmed multiple measles cases in Lancaster County, overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

  Picking up

  Latest Outbreak continues with criticism of federal health officials and questioning of official data. Monday

  PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of Health

  9 developments in 30 days, since June

• Drexel University leadership decided to close the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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  Latest The institution permanently closed following funding cuts. Sunday

  Drexel UniversityPhiladelphiaAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

  9 developments in 30 days, since September

• Giorgia Meloni continues to lead the government in Italy.

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  Latest New rules are implemented by the Italian government regarding student integration. Sep 25

  ItalyGiorgia Meloni

  9 developments in 30 days, since June

• On September 22, 2026, Donald Trump announced that he had banned CNN from White House access while praising Breitbart News as the only fair outlet, noting its connection to Jeff Bezos' company.

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  Latest Trump administration launched a controlled YouTube channel and suspended press pool coverage. Monday

  Donald TrumpCNNBreitbart News

  8 developments in 30 days

• A24 produced the crime thriller Primetime, which features Chris Hansen.

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  Latest The A24 film about Chris Hansen, featuring actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Brad Pitt, is successfully released and generating high box office revenue. Sunday

  A24Chris Hansen

  8 developments in 30 days, since August

• The Iran peace deal caused oil prices to decline, while the Fed's rate outlook led to stock market falls and affected consumer confidence.

  Picking up

  Latest Oil market analysis shows Saudi exports are driving recovery in Hormuz, aided by increased LNG tanker traffic from Qatar. Sunday

  Brent

  8 developments in 30 days, since June

• Helen Zille was a mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, a city within the Gauteng province of South Africa, starting on January 1, 2026.

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  Latest Zille confirmed as DA's mayoral candidate in Johannesburg, EFF involved, and her eligibility is being questioned. Sunday

  Helen ZilleJohannesburgGautengSouth Africa

  8 developments in 30 days, since June