The United Nations warns it may run out of cash, exposing deeper questions about funding, accountability, and the future of international institutions.
A $100 million federal pilot targets addiction and mental health through coordinated care, following recent funding turmoil that unsettled states and providers.
The European Union and India sign major free trade agreement to eliminate tariffs and build joint security cooperation.
Markets have been active and selective — not directionless.
New Mexico’s lawsuit puts Meta’s internal decisions on trial, testing whether social media design choices harmed children and reshaped online behavior.
A government shutdown is underway, halting nonessential federal operations, furloughing workers, and straining security, transportation, and defense systems.
China executes eleven members of crime family for transnational fraud and human trafficking.
EM performance in early 2026 depends heavily on where — not whether — you’re looking.
A Panama court case targeting a China-linked port deal could reshape control near the canal and intensify U.S.-China rivalry.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces plan to repurpose Fremont plant for exclusive production of Optimus robots.
Trump Administration threatens Iran with military action if Tehran doesn’t resume nuclear program negotiations.
The inflation story entering 2026 is quieter, but more uneven.