Year: 2026
Caspian Shipping Capacity Expands as New RSD49 Cargo Vessel Enters Service in Astrakhan
The RSD49 dry-cargo vessel Kaspiysky Bereg entered service at Astrakhan in February…
Irish Folklore Helped Archaeologists Rediscover Lost Children’s Burial Grounds
Archaeologist Marion Dowd analyzed more than 350 Irish folklore accounts and cross-referenced…
Merz: Even the U.S. Cannot Go It Alone in an Era of Great-Power Rivalry
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the 2026 Munich Security Conference that Europe…
Canada PGWP Rules in 2026: 12 Things International Students Need to Know
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit rules now include language testing for most applicants…
Germany Is Mapping Defense Dependencies on China and the U.S. as It Pushes for Greater Strategic Autonomy
Germany is reviewing defense-sector supply chains to reduce vulnerabilities tied to Chinese…
Saudi Arabia Reshuffle: Fahd Al-Saif Named Investment Minister, Khalid Al-Falih Moved to Minister of State
King Salman issued a broad series of royal orders on February 12,…
Persepolis Gate of All Nations Graffiti Incident — Updated Report
This earlier report covers the same February 2026 Gate of All Nations…
CIA Releases Mandarin Recruitment Video Targeting Chinese Military Officers
The CIA released a Mandarin-language recruitment video in February 2026 aimed at…
Microsoft Is Reducing Its Dependence on OpenAI — Without Ending the Partnership
Microsoft spent 2026 building more of its own AI stack, releasing in-house…
Shamkhani Said Iran’s Missile Program Was Non-Negotiable Ahead of Renewed U.S. Talks
Ali Shamkhani said in February 2026 that Iran’s missile capabilities were a…
Dubai Metro Map 2026: Red and Green Lines, Blue Line Project, Fares and Operating Hours
Dubai Metro currently operates the Red and Green lines, while the 30…
Xiaomi 18 Design Leak Was Not Final — Standard Model Still Unreleased in October 2026
A February render claiming to show the Xiaomi 18 was never confirmed…