Tag: conflict

Yemen’s Rising Threat Forces a Gulf Rethink: Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE Are Reconnecting

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026 – Even as diplomatic relations between the two heavyweight Arab states of the...

Why Is Global Food Insecurity Still Rising? Conflict, Climate Shocks and High Prices Drive Risks

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Acute food insecurity is continuing to stay at very high levels throughout the entire globe. The main drivers for...

The Gas That Binds Them: Can Energy Keep Egypt and Israel Talking?

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
CAIRO, Sept. 1, 2026—In the turbulent political climate of the Middle East, peace is being talked about in conference...

31 African Countries Need External Food Assistance as Conflict, Climate Shocks, and Economic Pressures Deepen Food Insecurity

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
At least 31 African countries are expected to require external assistance for food due to the current food insecurity...

Somalia’s Hunger Crisis Deepens as Drought, Conflict and Sharp Aid Cuts Leave Millions at Risk

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Somalia has been undergoing severe challenges in the past few months and years. Amidst these challenges, the primary issues...

As Gulf Tensions Escalate, Bahrain Makes a Defining Stand Beside Saudi Arabia

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
MANAMA, Bahrain — July 28, 2026: In a remarkable act of solidarity in the Gulf region, the Kingdom of...
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From Conflict to Capacity: How Kuwait Restored Its Oil Industry at Lightning Speed

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, Vice Chairman & CEO of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, stated that Kuwait's oil industry exists...

The Barakah Warning: A Nuclear Alarm the World Cannot Afford to Ignore

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The United Arab Emirates is urging the United Nations Security Council to condemn what they call an “unlawful terrorist...

Global Hunger Crisis Deepens in 2026 as Conflict, Climate Shocks, and Aid Cuts Push Millions to the Brink

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Many aspects, such as the rising conflicts, drought conditions that keep worsening over time and the shrinking humanitarian funding,...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

Are UK Holidays at Risk in 2026? What Travellers Must Know About the 2026 Middle East conflict Disruptions

Travel Roshan Abayasekara -
In short, most holidays are unaffected. Analysing the fuller picture of travellers’ costs, options, and the reasons to travel...

IMF Flags Uneven Impact of Middle East Conflict on Latin America and Caribbean Economies

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, 17 April ’26, that the Middle Eastern war is likely to...

Phone Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions: Qatar and Norway Push to Shield Energy, Trade, and Civilians

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
According to a report by SANA, Qatar's foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held a conversation through telephone...

Global Tensions Rise as U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict Deepens Humanitarian Crisis

Global Sharya Christiana -
While the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran increases, the global tensions also continue to escalate...

Oil Shocks and War Risks: WTO Report Warns Middle East Conflict May Drag Down Global Trade in 2026

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday, 19 March, that global trade growth is likely to slow down...

Open Letter from Iranian Opposition Figure Calls on President of the United States to End Iran Conflict

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
Dated 19th March 2026, a letter calls to limit the conflict that has been ongoing in Iran. The author...