Saudi Arabia set new production targets as OPEC+ nations struggled to coordinate strategy amid the volatility caused by the US-Iran conflict.
Year: 2026
WHO Chief Urges Global Donors to Reinstate Funding for DRC Ebola Response
The WHO Director-General made an urgent appeal to donor nations to restore funding for the DRC Ebola outbreak response that faces shortfalls.
Germany Approves €50 Billion Defence Package as European Rearmament Accelerates
Germany’s Bundestag approved a major €50 billion defence spending package as European nations race to build up military capacity.
Papua New Guinea Earthquake: Search and Rescue Operations Continue Amid Aftershocks
Search and rescue teams continued operations in Papua New Guinea following a major earthquake as aftershocks complicated relief efforts.
Sri Lanka’s Exports to India Surge Nearly 40% in Early 2026
Sri Lanka reported a dramatic 40% surge in exports to India in the early months of 2026 boosting its trade balance.
India’s Gaganyaan Mission Set for Uncrewed Orbital Test in 2026 Ahead of Crewed Flight
India’s Gaganyaan space program is on track for an uncrewed orbital test flight in 2026 as a precursor to carrying Indian astronauts.
Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration Mission Confirms Launch Timeline for Phobos Sample Return
Japan confirmed the timeline for its MMX mission to travel to Phobos one of Mars’s moons and return rock samples to Earth.
Bangladesh PM Meets World Bank Officials Over $2 Billion Climate Resilience Package
Bangladesh’s prime minister met World Bank officials to finalize terms of a major climate adaptation and infrastructure funding package.
Ethiopian Peace Talks Stall as Tigray Region Faces Renewed Violence
Peace negotiations for Ethiopia’s Tigray region broke down as fresh violence erupted and humanitarian organizations warned of deteriorating conditions.
NATO Secretary General Calls Emergency Consultations on Russia’s Central Asian Military Buildup
NATO officials convened emergency consultations after intelligence showed Russia intensifying military cooperation with Central Asian states.