Profitloss Centerstage Events

213 Million people affected by storms in the USA took centerstage on Sunday, 25 January 2026 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

China’s population shrinks for the fourth straight year...

China’s birth rate hits a record low as its population shrinks for the fourth straight year. Official data show births fall to 5.63 per 1,000 people while deaths rise to 8.04, accelerating demographic decline. The population drops by 3.39 million to about 1.4 billion in 2025. Despite incentives and easing limits from one-child to three-child policies, births continue to weaken.

Monday, 19 January, 2026

Australia enacts sweeping new laws on guns...

Australia enacts sweeping new laws after its deadliest mass shooting in decades. The Australia launches a nationwide gun buyback, tightens background checks for gun licences, and strengthens penalties for hate crimes. Passed by the Australian Parliament, the measures respond to the Bondi Beach attack and introduce a two-year, jointly funded buyback to reduce millions of firearms in circulation and improve public safety.

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

USA tariffs on eight European countries on hold...

Donald Trump suspends planned tariffs on eight European countries after reaching a framework understanding on Greenland with Mark Rutte. Announced after his Davos speech, Trump says talks benefit the U.S. and NATO. The move halts tariffs due on February 1 targeting major European economies, easing trade tensions amid strategic negotiations over Greenland’s role in security

Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

South Korea regulates AI...

South Korea enacts the AI Basic Act, bringing a comprehensive artificial intelligence law into force on January 22, 2026. The law regulates high-impact AI, mandates human oversight in sensitive sectors like healthcare, transport, finance, and nuclear safety, and requires disclosure of AI use. Companies must label or watermark realistic AI-generated content, with violations attracting fines of up to ₩30 million.

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

"Iliana Lotova", the first Woman President of Bulgaria...

Iliana Iotova becomes Bulgaria’s president on January 23, 2026, making history as the country’s first woman leader. A Bulgarian Socialist Party member, she assumes office after Rumen Radev resigns and the Constitutional Court accepts his departure. Iotova, previously vice president, leaves the Dondukov 2 palace with Radev as he calls for unity ahead of legislative elections in Bulgaria.

Friday, 23 January, 2026

World Economic Forum games for AI...

AI sovereignty demands cooperation rather than isolation, says World Economic Forum AI chief Cathy Li at Davos. As geopolitics intensifies, AI becomes central to national power and global positioning. Countries pursue technological independence, but Li says sovereignty is already emerging through planning and partnerships. She argues collaboration, shared standards, and governance are essential as nations seek control over AI systems amid rising strategic competition.

Saturday, 24 January, 2026

213 million people under winter weather warnings...

A massive winter storm leaves over a million customers without power across the United States and forces more than 10,000 flight cancellations. The storm spreads across 2,000 miles, placing about 213 million people under winter weather warnings, according to the National Weather Service. Calling it historic, Donald Trump approves federal emergency disaster declarations as multiple states declare emergencies.

Sunday, 25 January, 2026