A 21-year-old Iranian security officer died in protests over economic woes, the first such fatality in recent unrest.

On January 2, 2026, Trump warned of U.S. intervention if Iran violently cracks down on protesters amid major economic unrest.

Protests spread across Iran over economic crisis and political demands, prompting government responses including bank closures and a new central bank chief.

Trump delays furniture and cabinet tariff hikes until Dec. 31, 2026.

China to impose 55% tariff on Australian beef over 2.7M tonne quota starting Jan 1, 2026.

The FTSE 100 surpassed 10,000 for the first time on Jan. 2, 2026, fueled by strong sector gains and economic data.

Indian markets end 2025 with strong gains, led by banking, oil, and consumer stocks.

U.S. cuts tariffs on Italian pasta from up to 92% to as low as 2.26% amid trade dispute resolution.

China to impose 55% beef tariffs on U.S. and Brazil imports above quotas starting Jan. 1, 2026, for three years.

Bulgaria to adopt euro, phasing out lev, aiming for smoother trade and EU integration.