Centerstage Events – Week 5 August 2026

The UN General Assembly adopting the “Correct the Map” resolution took centerstage on Thursday, 03 September, 2026 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 5

Israel and Greece sign the Largest a historic $3.5 billion arms deal,...

Israel and Greece sign a historic $3.5 billion arms deal, the largest defense export agreement in their bilateral relationship. The “Achilles Shield” program gives Greece a multi-layered air and drone defense network using Israeli systems such as David’s Sling, Barak MX, SPYDER, Drone Dome, and an AI-enabled command-and-control platform. The deal forms part of Greece’s wider military modernization plan through 2036 and includes domestic industrial participation. Strategically, it strengthens NATO-linked air defense in the eastern Mediterranean and increases deterrence amid long-running tensions with Turkey.

Monday, 31 August, 2026

Nicaragua’s Sandinista-controlled National Assembly approves a constitutional reform...

Nicaragua’s Sandinista-controlled National Assembly approves a constitutional reform on first reading that further consolidates power under President Daniel Ortega and Co-President Rosario Murillo. The amendment extends terms to seven years, postpones elections to 2028, expands state powers to ban opposition figures, and allows the electoral council to dissolve parties. Critics say it creates a one-party state and prepares dynastic succession within the Ortega-Murillo family. The United States, OAS members, and regional governments condemn the move, with Panama withdrawing its ambassador from Managua.

Tuesday, 1 September, 2026

The Netherlands central bank completes a major gold relocation...

The Netherlands central bank completes a major gold relocation, moving about 86 tonnes of bullion from North American vaults to improve crisis readiness. DNB transfers gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Ottawa, with most redirected to the Bank of England in London. The operation combines physical transport and market swaps to reduce security risks, with only part of the gold actually shipped. DNB says the move responds to geopolitical unrest and makes reserves easier to trade quickly during a financial emergency.

Wednesday, 2 September, 2026

The UN General Assembly adopts the “Correct the Map” resolution...

The UN General Assembly adopts the “Correct the Map” resolution, urging global institutions to reduce reliance on the Mercator projection and use more accurate area-based maps such as Equal Earth. Backed by the African Union and led by Togo, the resolution passes with 164 votes in favour, six abstentions, and only the United States voting against. Though non-binding, it pushes schools, governments, and digital platforms to represent Africa’s true scale. Advocates argue that distorted maps have long minimized Africa’s perceived political, economic, and cultural importance.

Thursday, 3 September, 2026

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New Zealand’s Medsafe approves two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA ...

New Zealand’s Medsafe approves two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for severe PTSD, making New Zealand the second country after Australia to allow MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. The approval applies only to Dr Gary Wynn in Wellington and Dr Tom Paterson in Auckland, not the wider medical system. Patients must be adults with severe PTSD that has not responded to standard treatment. MDMA can only be administered in clinics alongside guided psychotherapy, with no take-home use. The decision highlights a global divide, as the U.S. FDA remains cautious.

Friday, 4 September, 2026

Peru declares a 60-day state of emergency across five maximum-security prisons...

Peru declares a 60-day state of emergency across five maximum-security prisons to stop organized crime groups from directing operations from inside jail. The decree covers Challapalca, Cochamarca, Miguel Castro Castro, Ancón I, and Trujillo Varones, which together hold about half of Peru’s inmates linked to organized crime. Police take control with military support, while security powers extend to a 200-metre perimeter, airspace, and communications monitoring. The move follows rising homicide rates, major criminal attacks, and President Keiko Fujimori’s broader push for tougher anti-gang laws.

Saturday, 5 September, 2026

ICRC reports over 11,000 registered missing persons in Sudan’s civil war...

Sudanese Armed Forces and allied Joint Forces recapture Hamrat al-Wiz in North Kordofan, forcing RSF fighters to withdraw from the strategic transit town. The victory strengthens SAF control over key supply routes linking central, eastern, and western Sudan, protects movement toward Khartoum, and creates a buffer around Bara and Jabrat al-Sheikh. Meanwhile, the ICRC reports over 11,000 registered missing persons in Sudan’s civil war, warning the real number is likely far higher as undocumented burials, collapsed hospitals, blackouts, and destroyed communications obstruct tracing efforts.

Sunday, 6 September, 2026