May 2026 – Page 71

Sudan Conflict: RSF Advances in Darfur as International Pressure for Ceasefire Mounts

The Rapid Support Forces continued military advances in Darfur even as international pressure for a ceasefire increased.

France and Poland signed a new bilateral defence cooperation agreement as European nations forge independent security arrangements.

The World Migration Report 2026 found global remittance flows hit a new record in 2025 with India receiving the largest single-country share.

India’s Parliament took up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026 for consideration as states await key reorganization updates.

Secretary of State Blinken held talks with Arab foreign ministers on a potential framework for a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Saudi Arabia set new production targets as OPEC+ nations struggled to coordinate strategy amid the volatility caused by the US-Iran conflict.

The WHO Director-General made an urgent appeal to donor nations to restore funding for the DRC Ebola outbreak response that faces shortfalls.

Germany’s Bundestag approved a major €50 billion defence spending package as European nations race to build up military capacity.

Search and rescue teams continued operations in Papua New Guinea following a major earthquake as aftershocks complicated relief efforts.

Sri Lanka reported a dramatic 40% surge in exports to India in the early months of 2026 boosting its trade balance.