Global Powers Tackle Crime, Climate, and Alliances
Germany targets 100 GW offshore wind. US sanctions Haiti gangs, boosts Indo-Pacific ties. Australia cracks down on property agents. India celebrates Republic Day, focusing on tech and artisans. Canada prepares for Parliament.
NSW cracks down on property agents, boosts shark safety
NSW Fair Trading launches 'Name and Shame' List for agents. Over 300 fines last year. $4.2 million for shark safety: 30 beaches get drones, Sydney Harbour research. Transparency and safety are key.
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- NSW to name and shame property rule breakers ↗
Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading
NSW Fair Trading launches 'Name and Shame' List for property agents. Fines, suspensions, cancellations now public. Over 300 penalty notices issued last FY. New taskforce boosts inspections. “Consumers deserve transparency,” says Minister Anoulack Chanthivong.
- $4.2 million expansion to improve shark safety this summer ↗
Minister for Agriculture; Minister for Regional NSW; Minister for Western New South Wales
NSW invests $4.2 million in shark safety. 30 new beaches get drone patrols. Sydney Harbour bull shark research and listening stations will be installed. Education campaigns expand. Measures follow recent attacks.
MacKinnon to brief on Parliament's upcoming sitting
Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will hold a news conference on January 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST in the House of Commons foyer. He will discuss the upcoming sitting of Parliament.
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- Leader of the Government in the House of Commons to hold news conference on upcoming sitting of Parliament ↗
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will hold a news conference on January 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST in the House of Commons foyer. He will discuss the upcoming sitting of Parliament.
Germany eyes 100 GW offshore wind hub
Germany hosted the North Sea Summit in Hamburg on Jan 26, 2026. Leaders agreed to integrate 100 GW of offshore wind capacity, aiming to make the region Europe's largest clean energy hub. Chancellor Merz stated resolutions will keep energy affordable.
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- International North Sea Summit in Germany ↗
Germany hosted the North Sea Summit in Hamburg on Jan 26, 2026. Leaders agreed to integrate 100 GW of offshore wind capacity, aiming to make the region Europe's largest clean energy hub. Chancellor Merz stated resolutions will keep energy affordable.
India Celebrates Republic Day with Citizen Focus
Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh met 350 beneficiaries for 77th Republic Day, stressing tech for Viksit Bharat. MSME Ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Shobha Karandlaje honored 299 artisans at the parade. Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel lauded Maharashtra's PESA work, launching 'Pancham' AI. PM Modi praised President Murmu's address on the Constitution. Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed NMDFC beneficiaries, highlighting minority empowerment schemes.
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- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying hosted an interactive session with MAITRIs and AHIDF Beneficiaries from across the country to mark the 77th Republic Day ↗
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh met 350 MAITRIs & AHIDF beneficiaries on 77th Republic Day. He praised their work, highlighting initiatives like NLM and AHIDF, and stressed tech adoption for a Viksit Bharat.
- Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje interacted with MSME beneficiaries invited as ‘Special Guests’ to witness Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi ↗
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Shobha Karandlaje met 100 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries, 199 Khadi artisans, and 100 others invited to the Republic Day Parade 2026. Manjhi: "If India is to become prosperous, nothing is more effective than MSMEs."
- Union Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Felicitates Panchayat Leaders Invited as Special Guests for Republic Day 2026 ↗
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel honored Panchayat leaders for Republic Day 2026. Maharashtra ranked first in PESA implementation. The 'Pancham' AI chatbot was launched. The SVAMITVA scheme tableau will feature in the parade.
- Rashtrapati Ji’s inspiring address on the eve of Republic Day highlights the uniqueness of our Constitution and motivates citizens to strengthen democracy, uphold constitutional ideals and build a Viksit Bharat: Prime Minister ↗
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi praised President Murmu's Republic Day eve address. She highlighted the Constitution's uniqueness and motivated citizens to strengthen democracy and build Viksit Bharat.
- Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju welcomed beneficiaries from across the country participating in the 77th Republic Day celebrations. ↗
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed NMDFC beneficiaries for 77th Republic Day. Schemes like PMJVK, PMVIKAS empower minorities. Beneficiaries from Ladakh, Ahmedabad, Tamil Nadu attended. Jan Bhagidari is key.
US Condemns Gangs, Boosts Alliances
Rubio pressed Iraq on ISIS, Iran. US hit Haiti TPC with visa bans for gang support. India, Australia congratulated on Republic, National Days. Quad, AUKUS strengthen Indo-Pacific.
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- Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani ↗
Bureau Of Near Eastern Affairs
Secretary Rubio spoke with Iraqi PM Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. They discussed ISIS transfers and repatriation of foreign terrorists. Rubio stressed a non-Iranian controlled government is vital for Iraq's stability and US partnership.
- Visa Restrictions for Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) Members for Supporting Gangs ↗
Bureau Of Consular Affairs
US imposes visa restrictions on two Transitional Presidential Council members and their families for supporting gangs in Haiti. Action taken under INA 212(a)(3)(C) due to adverse foreign policy consequences.
- India Republic Day ↗
Bureau Of South And Central Asian Affairs
US congratulates India on Republic Day. Shared bonds in defense, energy, tech. Cooperation via the Quad benefits Indo-Pacific. US looks forward to advancing shared goals.
- Australia National Day ↗
Bureau Of East Asian And Pacific Affairs
US congratulates Australia on Australia Day, Jan 26. Alliance, 75 years since ANZUS Treaty, deepens defense, economic, security ties. AUKUS advances Indo-Pacific stability. US stands with Australia against antisemitism.