China Hits 2025 Growth Target on Exports but Economic Slowdown Raises Concerns Strong trade offsets weak consumer demand as quarterly growth falls to its slowest pace since 2022 January 19, 2026
Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Windows 11 Security Update Causes Major Bugs Shutdown failures, remote login issues and Outlook crashes follow January Windows update January 19, 2026
Orban Claims EU Leaders Forming “War Councils” as Tensions With Russia Rise Hungary’s prime minister warns Europe is drifting toward direct conflict while EU officials dismiss the claims January 19, 2026
Hackers Disrupt Iranian State TV to Air Message From Exiled Crown Prince Broadcast interruption urges Iranian military to side with protesters amid deadly crackdown and internet blackout January 19, 2026
IMF Warns Trump Tariff Threats Could Hit Global Growth Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed trade wars pose major risks to the global economy in 2026, the IMF says January 19, 2026
Taiwan Secures U.S. Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs to 15% Agreement includes $250 billion investment pledge and draws criticism from Beijing January 17, 2026
Mass Protests Erupt Across Iran Amid Deepening Economic Crisis Demonstrations turn violent as inflation, shortages, and currency collapse fuel unrest January 17, 2026
NATO Allies Deploy Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Arctic Security Concerns Denmark, Germany, and partners launch military drills as geopolitical tensions grow January 16, 2026
Uzbekistan Strengthens Border Security With Bayraktar Drones and Digital Surveillance Tashkent expands UAV deployment and high-tech monitoring amid security reforms January 16, 2026