Kiwi Birds Return to New Zealand’s Capital After Century-Long Absence, Mark Historic Conservation Milestone
Kiwi birds have returned to New Zealand’s capital Wellington after more than a century
World
UAE Announces Withdrawal From OPEC and OPEC+
The UAE announced it will exit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, ending nearly 60 years of membership.
Politics
South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 Years on Appeal in Obstruction Case
South Korea court sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years on appeal in obstruction case
Business
Global Markets and Oil Prices: April 8, 2026 – Crude Plunges as US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally
Global markets rallied and oil prices plunged below $100 on April 8, 2026, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Science & Tech
Türkiye Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Türkiye’s parliament passed a bill on April 22, 2026, banning children under 15 from social media.
Special Reports
‘Priced Out of the Market’: UN Warns Developing Countries Trapped by Unfair Credit Ratings as Debt Costs Soar
Developing nations face nearly $1.4 trillion in annual debt costs as unfair credit ratings block access to affordable finance, the UN warns. Deputy chief Amina Mohammed calls for reforming a system that “overlooks long-term potential.”
Travel & History
EU’s Entry/Exit System Fully Operational Across Schengen Area, Transforming Border Management
The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen Area on April 10, 2026.
Edu. & Research
NASA Moon Mission Reaches Back Home: Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Lunar Flyby
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission reached back home on April 10, 2026, with four astronauts splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean
