Update Log
A record of the changes the daily AI news scan has made to each country's analysis, scores, ratings, and outlooks — and why.
Scan History
Every time a news scan runs — even on days with no material updates. The daily scan reviews today's headlines; the weekly scan re-checks the last 7 days as a catch-up.
| Run At | Type | Countries with News | Flagged as Material | Updated | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 93 / 167 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 92 / 167 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 09, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 08, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 07, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 06, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 05, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 93 / 167 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 05, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 04, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 03, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 02, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 01, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 93 / 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Changes Made
| Date | Country | Field Updated | Score | Rating | Outlook | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | Cameroon | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The launch of a tax recovery operation in the gold sector is a significant development that could impact Cameroon's economic stability and fiscal position. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Bulgaria | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 52 → 50 | — | — | The European Commission's statement about Bulgaria's lack of progress on key anti-corruption and judicial reforms is a material development affecting political governance. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The ongoing protests against the dismissal of the defense minister indicate potential instability in Ukraine's political environment, which is material to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Belgium | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The introduction of a 40% gender representation threshold in civil service roles is a significant policy change that reflects efforts to enhance diversity and inclusivity in governance. |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Turkiye | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The news about Turkey being 'closer' to resolving F-35 and CAATSA issues with the US is a material development that could impact geopolitical relations and reduce tensions, warranting an update in the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The dismissal of the defense minister by President Zelensky is a significant political development that may impact military and defense policy, warranting an update to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The resignation of Ukraine's Prime Minister is a significant political event that could impact political stability and governance. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Israel | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The brief closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque gate under military pretext is a material development affecting political governance, reflecting ongoing security and regional tension challenges. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Russian Federation | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The nearing finalization of a Russian gas supply contract with Iran is a material development that could impact Russia's external position by potentially strengthening its energy export strategy. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Portugal | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The restructuring of the IMT and creation of a specialised concessions unit is a governance development that reflects efforts to improve public sector efficiency. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Netherlands | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The summoning of the Russian ambassador over hacking allegations indicates geopolitical tensions that could impact political stability, warranting an update to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 45 → 43 | — | — | The ousting of the Orbán-appointed president by Hungary's parliament is a significant political event that could affect political stability and governance dynamics. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Ethiopia | Pillar Summary (Monetary Policy) | 30 → 35 | — | — | The introduction of new interest rate hikes and the removal of the credit cap are significant monetary policy changes in response to rising inflation, warranting an update to the monetary policy analysis and score. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 65 → 63 | — | — | The closure of the Nike manufacturing plant in Argentina is a material development affecting the economic strength pillar, as it impacts industrial employment and diversification efforts. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Puerto Rico (US) | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 70 → 68 | — | — | The water crisis causing budgetary strain on residents highlights infrastructure weaknesses, impacting economic strength. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Cyprus | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of Cyprus' revised recovery plan by Ecofin is a material development that is expected to positively impact the country's economic growth and structural reforms. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of Hungary's €10bn Recovery Plan by the EU is a material development that could impact Hungary's fiscal position by providing significant financial support. |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary (External Position) | 40 → 38 | — | — | The suspension of navigation in the Don-Azov canal by Russia is a material development affecting Ukraine's grain trade, impacting its external position. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Greece | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The resignation of SYRIZA leader Socratis Famellos amid party divisions is a significant political development that could affect the opposition's dynamics and overall political stability in Greece. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The government's decision to merge authorities to boost FDI is a strategic move that could impact Bangladesh's economic strength by potentially enhancing the investment climate. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Venezuela, RB | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The significant death toll from the earthquake and calls for lifting US sanctions are material developments affecting Venezuela's political and economic landscape. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Thailand | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 60 → 58 | — | — | The report of twin deficits indicates a potential weakening of Thailand's economic stability, warranting a slight downgrade in the economic strength score. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The IMF's upgrade of Egypt's 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% amid broader MENA economic contraction is a material development that suggests a more optimistic medium-term economic outlook for Egypt. |
| Jul 08, 2026 | Kenya | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 45 → 43 | — | — | The Saba Saba demonstrations and subsequent arrests indicate heightened political tensions, impacting the political governance score. |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The potential vote to oust the president represents a significant political development that could impact Hungary's political stability and governance environment. |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Israel | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 52 → 50 | — | — | The government's decision to defy a Supreme Court ruling represents a significant challenge to the rule of law and could impact political stability and governance. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | West Bank and Gaza | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank by Israel is a material development that exacerbates geopolitical tensions and impacts political stability. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Papua New Guinea | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The World Bank's observation about strong growth but lagging job creation is a material update to the economic strength analysis. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Albania | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 50 → 48 | — | — | The escalation of anti-government protests in Tirana, with demonstrators blocking Parliament, indicates increased political tensions that could affect governance stability. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Venezuela, RB | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 15 → 10 | — | — | The expiration of Rodríguez's interim mandate introduces additional uncertainty to Venezuela's political governance, warranting a slight downgrade in the political governance score. |
| Jul 04, 2026 | India | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The significant investment by Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi’s IRH in Odisha is a material development that could positively impact India's economic strength by boosting regional economic activity and infrastructure. |
| Jul 01, 2026 | South Africa | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The cabinet reshuffle by President Ramaphosa is a material political development that reflects ongoing adjustments in governance, which could impact political stability and governance efficiency. |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Philippines | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 60 → 58 | — | — | The downgrade of GDP growth forecast by the DBCC due to the Middle East conflict is a material development affecting the economic outlook. |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The appointment of a new Cabinet chief following a scandal is a significant political development that affects governance and reform prospects. |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 35 → 33 | — | — | The resignation of a key government official amid corruption accusations is a material development affecting political governance. |