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Bangladesh and Nepal Get Three More Years To Prep for Loss of U.N.'s 'Least Developed Country' Status
The extension will give Bangladesh and Nepal breathing room to pursue sector-specific plans and economic reforms before losing preferential trade benefits, but it is unlikely to drive major structural change in either country.
Nov 11, 2026
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OSINT PREMIUM
Nov 11, 2026
Protests Against Nova Scotia’s Proposed AI Data Center Held Across the Province
Hundreds of people opposed to the proposed artificial intelligence data center in southern Cape Breton demonstrated across the province on Saturday. The protests come amid growing public scrutiny of EverWind’s proposed development.
Nov 11, 2026
‘A Global Political Awakening’: How Gen Z Protests Are Sweeping the World
In Brazil, they rallied online by the millions, sharing videos and spreading memes. In Serbia, they cycled across Europe and ran ultramarathons to make their voices heard. Both movements burst into international public view last month as they became central during election campaigns to the pushback against authoritarianism.
Nov 11, 2026
Albania Protests Turn Violent as Pressure on PM Continues
Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas against anti-government protesters in Tirana on Saturday, as weeks of unrest continued to put pressure on prime minister Edi Rama’s government.
Forecasts PREMIUM
Sep 28, 2026
2026 Fourth-Quarter Forecast
Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.
Jun 29, 2026
2026 Third-Quarter Forecast
A fragile truce in the Middle East, persistent energy-driven inflation, shifting U.S. trade policy and escalating regional pressures from Europe to Africa will collectively shape geopolitical risk in the third quarter.
Mar 30, 2026
2026 Second-Quarter Forecast
The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.




