Governance

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, pending Senate confirmation.

Trump pardons former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández

Donald Trump announced he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year US sentence for drug trafficking and weapons charges.

US federal agencies enter a partial shutdown

A funding lapse took effect at midnight Saturday after the Senate passed a stopgap bill that has not yet been approved by the House.

Burkina Faso junta ends multiparty politics

Burkina Faso’s military-led government issued a decree dissolving all political parties and political formations and ordering their assets transferred to the state.

Venezuela releases detainees held on political grounds

The NGO Foro Penal reported that at least 104 people on its political-prisoner list were freed on Sunday, with additional releases possible.

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament, triggering a snap election scheduled for February 8 and a 12-day campaign starting Tuesday.

Germany passes legislation to speed up arms procurement for the armed forces

Germany’s parliament passed legislation to speed up and simplify armaments procurement for the armed forces by expanding the use of direct contract awards without lengthy tendering procedures.

Ukraine appoints a new defence minister and moves the former defence minister to the energy ministry

Ukraine’s parliament confirmed Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister and appointed Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister during a second attempt to fill the posts.

Ukraine appoints new defence minister and confirms energy minister in second vote

Ukraine’s parliament confirmed Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister and appointed Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister in a second attempt.

India eases KYC rules for company directors and simplifies closure of state-run firms

The corporate affairs ministry now requires company directors to file KYC once every three years instead of annually.

India links National Intelligence Grid to National Population Register, expanding access for law enforcement

India's NATGRID is now linked to NPR, giving agencies access to 119 crore residents' data for investigations. The government encourages expanded use to enhance intelligence gathering.

New South Wales enacts strict gun laws and terrorist symbol ban after deadly Bondi Beach shooting

New South Wales limits gun ownership and bans terrorist symbols after a deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

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