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washingtonpost.comSomalia Faces Severe Drought Impacting 5 Million, with Half a Million Displaced and Aid Coverage Below 25%
Severe drought persists across Somalia, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition and displacement as of early April 2026. At least two million people face acute hunger, with aid delivery falling short in priority areas. Rising fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict exacerba…
EuronewsUAE to Withdraw from OPEC Effective May 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ on April 28, 2026, citing national production goals amid global supply disruptions. The move, effective May 1, follows tensions with quotas and regional rivalries. It could increase oil output, affecting market…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Data Centers for AI Linked to Warmer Local Temperatures Affecting Hundreds of Millions
A study indicates that hundreds of millions of people reside near data centers powering artificial intelligence, experiencing elevated average local temperatures due to heat emissions. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, analyzed over 5…