2026 Crisis of Governance: The year 2026 arrives under the shadow of mounting global and domestic pressures on governance. States are facing overlapping challenges — from rising security threats and fragile social bonds, to a rapidly eroding implicit pact between citizens and their governments (what is often called the “social contract”). In this article, we’ll…
Delhi Airport Faces Major Crisis: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) witnessed an extraordinary aviation crisis this week as a combination of serious technical failures and suspected GPS spoofing incidents brought flight operations to a standstill. Over two days, more than 400 flights were delayed, several were diverted, and thousands of passengers endured long hours…
Ready to Share Our Journey: As the national capital reels under hazardous air quality levels, China has extended a hand of cooperation to India, offering to share its experience in tackling air pollution. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) breaching the ‘severe’ category in Delhi and surrounding regions, this unexpected gesture from China could mark…
Zohran Mamdani’s Win: In a dramatic and historic election night, Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in New York City’s mayoral race, winning the general election and reshaping the political landscape of America’s largest city. The Election and Its Significance Historic Victory • Zohran Mamdani, a 34‑year‑old state assemblyman from Queens who identifies as a democratic socialist, has been elected…
Approve Proposition 50: California voters have approved Proposition 50, a landmark ballot measure that redraws the state’s congressional districts, giving Democrats a significant advantage heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, and top Democratic leaders, the measure replaces maps drawn by California’s independent redistricting commission with new, legislature-crafted maps…
The Rise of Citizen Watchdogs: In the year 2026, surveillance looks very different. Smart cameras powered by AI monitor our streets, workplaces, and even online interactions. Meanwhile, everyday citizens wield similar tools—becoming digital watchdogs of governments, corporations, and each other. This dual-edged shift brings hope for accountability but also deep anxiety for privacy. Who will…
IMF Urges Asia: The International Monetary Fund has called on Asian economies to adopt more open regional trade frameworks, reduce non‑tariff trade barriers and better integrate intra‑regional value chains to protect themselves from mounting external shocks—particularly U.S. tariff escalation. While Asia is projected to grow at about 4.5% in 2025, the IMF warns of a…
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 Atlantic storm, slammed into Jamaica on October 28, 2025, packing sustained winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and unleashing torrential rains, deadly floods, and landslides. The unprecedented storm , the strongest to strike the island in 174 years, carved a diagonal path from St. Elizabeth parish in the south…
Corporate Jobs as AI Reshapes: In one of the most significant corporate shakeups in recent years, Amazon is preparing to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs, marking its largest layoff ever. The move, beginning Tuesday, reflects CEO Andy Jassy’s ongoing effort to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply into…
Mass Layoffs: In what analysts are calling the most significant labor restructuring since the pandemic, massive corporate layoffs have gripped the U.S. economy in October 2025, with Amazon, UPS, and PwC leading the charge. These sweeping job cuts underscore the growing influence of AI automation, cost restructuring, and post-pandemic operational shifts, as nearly 950,000 jobs…