Armenia’s Rising Diplomatic Profile
It is the first time that a country inthe South Caucuses has hosted the summit since its launch in 2022, and the largest diplomatic gathering ever held in Armenia
Year: 2026
UAE Holds Iran Responsible for Fresh Attacks
Monday: 4 May 2026: The UAE has accused Iran of carrying out a new attack
UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts
The move also part of a deeper rupture in ties in which Abu Dhabi is prioritising autonomy over deference to Riyadh, they said, and using oil as a tool to express its autonomy and show it will not be dictated to.
Rosatom Launches Bangladesh ‘s First Nuclear Powerplant
Dhaka: April 28, 2026: Rosatom State Corporation launched Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Powerplant. Fresh nuclear fuel
UAE to Exit OPEC, OPEC+ from May 1st
The UAE State news agency WAM said the move follows a review of production policy and capacity, aimed at enhancing flexibility in responding to market demand while continuing to support global energy stability.
Bishkek Holds SCO Defence Ministers Meet
Bishkek: April 28, 2026: The Meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Kyrgyzstan Opens Trade Corridor to Arabian Sea Via China and Pakistan
The new corridor runs along the Bishkek-Torugart-Kashgar-Khunjerab-Islamabad-Karachi route and covers approximately 3,300 kilometers
Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps despite failure of face-to-face talks
With the warring sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, oil prices resumed their upward march when trade reopened on Monday. Brent crude was up around 2.5% at around $108 a barrel.
Bangladesh in the Orbit of Pakistan’s Militant Networks
What began in Afghan warzones in the 1980s has, over decades, transformed into a layered challenge one that now intersects with Bangladesh’s domestic politics, regional dynamics, and national security concerns in 2026.
Moscow Holds Consultations of Deputy Foreign Ministers of SCO Member States
On April 24, 2026, regular consultations on the international activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation