What Changed the World
on April 15, 2026?

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Summary: The International Energy Agency warned of the largest oil supply shock in history, the US hosted the first Israel-Lebanon talks in over 30 years, and OPEC output fell 27%

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    International Energy Agency report: Global oil markets face "largest supply shock in history" with exports down >13M barrels/day & inventories falling -85M barrels in Mar

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    US hosts 1st Israel-Lebanon talks in 30yrs+ with "productive discussions"; Both sides agree to launch negotiations but remain split on ceasefire & Hezbollah disarmament

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    Chinese President Xi outlines 4-point Middle East peace framework calling for "peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty, development-security balance & UN-centered system"; Says China will play "constructive role" in region

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    OPEC report: Total OPEC oil production falls to 20.8M barrels/day (-27% vs 28.7M in Feb) as Iran war disrupts Gulf exports; Iraq leads decline at -61%, Kuwait (-53%), UAE (-44%) & Saudi Arabia (-23%)

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    Amazon signs deal to acquire satellite firm Globalstar to "enable direct-to-device satellite services" & "expand connectivity beyond terrestrial networks"

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    Benin elects 49yo Romuald Wadagni as president (94%, 90% ballots counted, 59% turnout per electoral commission); Opposition disqualified from ballot for "failing endorsement rules"

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