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Global Economic Briefing – 26 February 2026

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Nvidia smashed Q4 estimates with USD 68.1 billion in revenue. This was followed by a USD 78 billion Q1...

U.S.–Germany Trade Falls 5% While China Surges: A Turning Point in Global Economic Power?

Commonwealth Business Roshan Abayasekara -
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This meeting moves with goods worth USD...

US Supreme Court Ruling Triggers New 15% Tariff: What It Means for the UK, EU and Global Trade Deals

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The U.S. will not bow out of tariff deals it had already sealed with countries around the world. This...

Are Global Supply Chains Entering a Permanent Era of Volatility? Insights from the World Economic Forum Report

Commonwealth Business Roshan Abayasekara -
The report from the World Economic Forum finds that structural disruption is compelling a rethink of investment strategies. This...

No Planes to Fly: How a Global Aircraft Shortage Is Stalling Sri Lanka’s Aviation Plans

Commonwealth Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Sri Lankan Airlines is currently struggling on its way to growing through opening new routes and reorganizing current ones,...

Before Oxford, there was Nalanda: All about the lost Indian university that ruled global learning 800 years ago!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ Long before Europe built its great centers of learning, India’s Nalanda University was already shaping minds...
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Global Study Links Obesity to 1 in 10 Infection Deaths Worldwide

Commonwealth Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – According to a study published in The Lancet, people who are obese are about 70%...

Record High School Graduation Results in South Africa Highlight Global Debate on Exam Quality

Africa Sridee Senarathna -
The South African Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and the Select Committee on Education recently held a joint meeting...

Global AI spotlight shifts to India: Mega AI Impact Summit 2026 launches with 20 nations onboard!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ India is making global headlines this week as it hosts the fourth edition of the AI...

Rolls-Royce Bets Big on India: Why a Bengaluru Hub Signals a Shift from Manufacturing to Global Engineering Leadership

Commonwealth Secretariat Asanga Divulweva -
A major global engineering company's establishment of new operations in India involves more than just the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to...

Global Organic Market Reaches Record €145 Billion in Sales

Commonwealth Business Sharya Christiana -
The global organic food and drink market has reached unprecedented levels, with sales climbing to €145.0 billion in 2024,...

Is 2026 Reshaping Global Supply Chains Through AI, Drones and Capacity Crunches?

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Technology policy, fulfilment models, and capacity challenges drove key supply chain developments during January. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates...

The rise of green gold: Why green gold is making global headlines?

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ The gold industry is experiencing a quiet revolution that may impact how people view the precious...

Gab Challenges Germany in a High-Stakes Censorship Clash

Commonwealth Science & Tech Sridee Senarathna -
German authorities took the rare step of attempting to enforce their domestic online speech regulations against a foreign company...

Why Are Global Shipping Rates Surging — And Will Consumers Pay the Price in 2026?

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The industry body, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), warns of "cracks" in the global supply chain...

Europe Faces Rising Global Tensions: Ukraine War, Arctic Disputes, and Iran in Focus

Global Sharya Christiana -
On the 29th of January 2026, Europe faced major global tensions, including Arctic disputes, the war in Ukraine, and...