Irish home construction dropped to a near-decade low in 2025, but remains above pre-incentive levels.

Democrats introduce $29B bill to delay SNAP cost-sharing, aid farmers, and expand food help.

The EU released €1B to Egypt in Jan 2026, part of a €5B aid package tied to economic and governance reforms.

Michigan's governor says Trump's tariffs are hurting U.S. auto jobs and trade with Canada.

A 145-mile hydro line from Quebec began delivering power to New England on Jan. 16, 2026, after years of delays and legal fights.

Japan's stock market hit a record high on January 13, 2026, on election speculation and strong global cues.

India's Supreme Court rules it can tax foreign investors' capital gains, affirming tax sovereignty over treaty rights.

New Zealand's central bank governor faces backlash for backing U.S. Fed policy without consulting foreign affairs, raising independence vs. diplomacy tensions.

Ghana advances Boankra Terminal; Nigeria denies state gold refinery, calls it private.

Germany pulled troops from Greenland amid U.S. tariff threats tied to Trump’s push to buy the territory.