On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.
The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.
Israel announced its immediate withdrawal from seven United Nations agencies and affiliated bodies.
The decision marks a significant escalation in Israel’s disengagement from multilateral forums and reflects growing tensions with UN institutions over allegations of political bias and bureaucratic inefficiency.
Announcement made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on 14 January 2026.
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The seven bodies included UN Women, Children and Armed Conflict, UNCTAD, ESCWA, UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development.
The Board of Peace is an
international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first
announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.
Its stated purpose is to
promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in
conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.
Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.
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Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.
