International

International 10 min read

Lifetimes.co.nz: A Lifeline for New Zealand's Everyday Challenges in 2026

Navigating Life in Aotearoa—Free, Practical, and Built for Kiwis In a year when nearly four in ten New Zealanders report being in financial trouble, cutting back on essentials, or struggling to find the time to sort their lives, Lifetimes.co.nz emerges as a timely and valuable resource. This fre...

Feb 01, 2026 1

International 6 min read

Sri Lanka Urges Respect for International Law Amid US-Venezuela Tensions: A Call for UN Action

Sri Lanka's Firm Stance on Global Diplomacy: Advocating for International Law In a bold assertion of its commitment to multilateralism, Sri Lanka has called for strict adherence to international law and robust United Nations action following the recent US military attack on Venezuela. Foreign Minis...

Jan 06, 2026 1

International 1 min read

Germany: Merz Tackles Pensions, Migration and AfD Threat

Germany's Domestic Challenges Dominate 2026 Agenda Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares 2026 "decisive," focusing on pension sustainability, migration curbs and countering AfD's rise in eastern state elections. Polls show AfD at 40% regionally, prompting CDU vows against coalitions.​ EU asylum...

Jan 03, 2026 1

International 1 min read

Australia: Comprehensive New Laws for 2026

Australia's Major Law Changes Effective January 2026 Australia rolls out sweeping reforms including a 3‑day childcare guarantee for 100K families, mandatory cash acceptance under $500 at major retailers, and PBS price cuts on 1000+ medicines. NSW introduces protest restrictions post‑attacks, whi...

Jan 03, 2026 1

International 1 min read

Canada: Trump Tariffs, CUSMA and Economic Risks 2026

Canada Braces for Trump Tariffs and CUSMA Renegotiation in 2026 Canada faces a pivotal year with President Trump's tariff threats, CUSMA renegotiation and Supreme Court rulings on the horizon. Economists identify trade disruption as one of three top risks, alongside housing costs and unemploymen...

Jan 03, 2026 1

International 2 min read

UK: FTSE 100 Hits Historic 10,000 Milestone

FTSE 100 Surges to 10,000 Milestone in 2026 New Year Rally The FTSE 100 index achieved a historic milestone by closing above 10,000 in early January 2026, marking its strongest opening in years amid policy optimism and economic stability measures. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of ra...

Jan 03, 2026 1

International 2 min read

USA: Trump's Immigration Restrictions and Economy in 2026

Trump's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect January 2026 President Donald Trump's latest immigration proclamation, signed in December 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, introduces significant restrictions on H1B visas and entries from certain countries, aiming to prioritise American workers in...

Jan 03, 2026 1