by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 9, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
By January 8, 2026, anti-government protests in Iran have entered their 11th day, spreading to 111 cities across all 31 provinces. What began as a strike by Tehran shopkeepers over a collapsing currency and 40% inflation has transformed into a nationwide uprising...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 8, 2026 | Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
China’s Economic Crossroads: Export Reliance Under Scrutiny China’s economic model, long driven by export-led growth and heavy investment, has been a subject of global attention and debate through 2025. At the centre of this discussion is the International Monetary...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 7, 2026 | Global Affairs
A Growing Financial Storm at the United Nations The United Nations, an institution created in 1945 to promote peace, security, and development, is facing one of the most serious financial crises in its history. As the world body marks its 80th year, it is struggling...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 7, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Governance & Policy
Iran is witnessing its most significant wave of civil unrest since the 2022 Mahsa Amini demonstrations. A BBC Verify analysis has confirmed that protests have spread to at least 17 of Iran’s 31 provinces, though other reports suggest activity in as many as 28....
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 7, 2026 | Latest News, Crime & Lawfare, Global Affairs
On January 6, 2026, at least 22 Ethiopian migrants were killed and 65 others injured after the truck they were traveling in overturned in the northeastern Afar region. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning in Semera, the regional capital, when a lorry packed with...
