UAE quits oil cartel Opec after six decades

The United Arab Emirates’ departure from OPEC and OPEC Plus marks a significant shift in global oil markets, potentially reducing the cartel's influence while the UAE ramps up production capacity. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries, including the facility in Tuapse, are inflicting substantial economic and environmental damage, further complicating Russia’s energy-funded war efforts. In Indonesia, a fatal train collision near Jakarta underscores the persistent risks posed by aging, poorly maintained transport infrastructure. Meanwhile, legal proceedings continue in Vienna regarding a foiled terror plot against a Taylor Swift concert, and an ambitious conservation initiative seeks to relocate 80 hippos from Colombia to a private zoo in India. Finally, the global athletic community celebrates Sebastian Sawe’s historic sub-two-hour marathon, a milestone promising transformative economic support for his local community in Kenya.