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.
Dhaka: April 28, 2026: Rosatom State Corporation launched Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Powerplant. Fresh nuclear fuel
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: April 28, 2026: The Meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The new corridor runs along the Bishkek-Torugart-Kashgar-Khunjerab-Islamabad-Karachi route and covers approximately 3,300 kilometers
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.
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.
On April 24, 2026, regular consultations on the international activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Operation Sindoor marked a significant shift in India’s statecraft from strategic restraint to calibrated offensive poise, successfully demonstrating precision strike capabilities.
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