Recent shifts in global politics indicate that the international system is undergoing a period of structural transformation. In particular, the policies associated with US President Donald Trump and elements of the radical right in the United States have fuelled debate about the erosion of the post-Second World War and post-Soviet international order.

Tanzania’s central bank has kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 5.75 percent for the second quarter of 2026, citing global economic uncertainty and the need to balance inflation risks with growth.

Iran nuclear inspections have remained a central issue in international politics for decades. They sit at the intersection of security concerns, diplomatic engagement, regional balance, and global nonproliferation norms.

Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has revealed that she survives on only two to four hours of sleep each night, raising concerns about her commitment to promoting a healthier work-life balance for the country's overworked employees.

In the first eight months of 2024, Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves increased by 6.1%, reaching $72.6 billion, according to the country’s Central Bank.

The exchange rate of the Azerbaijani manat will remain stable until 2029, News.Az reports citing the forecast of the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and analysis unit of The Economist.