At the height of escalating military tensions between the United States and “Israel” on one side and Iran on the other, QatarEnergy announced on March 3, 2026, that it was halting production of a range of chemical and petrochemical products, most notably urea.

By the end of 2025, Sudan’s economy is a “survival economy,” where cash shortages, market collapse, and armed control make daily life a struggle.

Instead of delivering enough essential supplies to meet basic needs, the Israeli Occupation has limited the number of trucks entering Gaza and prioritized nonessential items like chocolate and juice over real food.

Shiite factions under the Popular Mobilization Forces have penetrated Iraq’s economic sphere, sparking genuine concern among major traders about losing their livelihoods to competitors backed by the power of arms.

Under the Trump administration, food banks are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten their ability to meet the needs of the most vulnerable, with continued funding cuts and rising demand for food assistance.