(By Faraz Ahmed) 1. Introduction On 30 January 2026, the United States Department of Justice released one of the largest document dumps in recent history: approximately 3.5 million pages, more than 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images related to Jeffrey Epstein. This massive disclosure was made possible under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law…
(By Khalid Masood) In the first weeks of 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to the White House with an intensified version of his signature “America First” playbook. Tariff increases on long-standing allies such as South Korea, explicit threats of 100% tariffs against Canada over deepening economic links with China, and unusually blunt military…
(By Khalid Masood) The Greenland Crisis of early 2026 has thrust NATO into its gravest internal challenge since the Cold War, pitting U.S. President Donald Trump’s revanchist ambitions against European allies’ defense of sovereignty. Triggered by Trump’s insistence on “complete and total control” of Greenland—a Danish autonomous territory—via purchase, coercion, or force, the standoff has…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: Davos in a Changed World The World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos has long been regarded as a symbolic meeting point of global consensus—a place where political leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and intellectuals converged to discuss the future of globalization, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity. For decades, Davos embodied the optimism…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Beginning January 21, 2026, the United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, Pakistan among them. The decision applies to immigrant visas only — such as family-based, employment-based, and diversity visas that lead to permanent residence (Green Cards). Non-immigrant visas like tourist (B1/B2), student (F-1),…
(By Khalid Masood) The world feels like it’s holding its breath in January 2026. Just 10 days into the new year, U.S. President Donald Trump is making headlines with a series of dramatic, unilateral decisions that have left many countries stunned, angry, or deeply worried. From imposing massive new taxes on imports (tariffs) that shook…
(By Khalid Masood) One year into his second non-consecutive term, President Donald Trump finds himself at a precarious juncture. On January 6, 2026, during a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, Trump issued a stark warning: If the GOP loses control of the House in the upcoming midterms, Democrats will impeach him for a third time,…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) On January 8, 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released its flagship World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report. This comprehensive annual assessment comes at a pivotal moment, as the world navigates lingering effects from trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties, and structural challenges. The report paints…
