Imagine waking up one morning and reading the headline: “Robots have landed on Mars – again.” That vision isn’t science fiction—it is increasingly our near future. As humanity stands on the threshold of the Mars launch window in 2026, what’s becoming clear is that this mission won’t be about humans right away—it will be about robots. Explore how 2026 will mark a significant shift in robotic exploration of Mars—from advanced rovers and humanoid cargo bots to sample-return landers.

"You don’t need more time; you need more intention.” — Lila Emerson We all know the phrase: “If only I had more time.” We say it when we feel overwhelmed by our schedules, when demands stretch us thin, or when the future seems too big to wrap our arms around. But what if the missing ingredient isn’t time? What if the real gap is…

In an era where global trade, cross-border operations and supplier networks have been the backbone of business growth, 2026 marks a point of reckoning. It’s no longer enough to optimise for cost and efficiency alone—the strategic lens of procurement is being reframed through the prism of geopolitics. Rising trade tensions, sanctions, shifts in alliances, regional conflicts and national-level industrial policies are now exerting direct influence on how organisations procure goods, source materials and manage supplier networks.

In the world of online retail, one of the most consumer-friendly features of recent years has been the “free and easy returns” promise: buy online, try at home, keep what you like, return what you don’t. For many shoppers this has become part of the value proposition of e-commerce. But as we head into 2026, signs are emerging that this chapter may be coming to its close.

The world enters 2026 standing at the crossroads of a new trade era. What began in 2025 as a heated tariff storm under President Donald Trump has now evolved into a full-scale restructuring of how the United States interacts with global markets. From steel and aluminum to wood, furniture, and energy, nearly every major import sector has been touched by the Trump administration’s sweeping trade agenda.

The holidays are the perfect opportunity to transform your home into a space that radiates warmth, style, and personality. And if your design heart beats for clean lines, timeless silhouettes, and a touch of retro charm, mid-century modern is the perfect design language to bring festive cheer into your space. Mid-century modern design, born in the 1940s–1960s, is known for its seamless blend of…

As we move toward the close of 2025, attention turns once again to the U.S. labor market. The monthly nonfarm payrolls report, issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is one of the most closely watched indicators of economic health. It provides a snapshot of employment outside the agricultural sector, capturing trends across industries, wages, and labor participation. Discover how U.S.

In 2025, a dramatic shift occurred in the South Caucasus: the relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia, historically complex but stable, reached a critical breaking point. This diplomatic crisis has profound implications for energy markets, security structures, and regional alliances. It also reflects a larger story: the South Caucasus is no longer a zone dominated by one power. Instead, it is a space of dynamic recalibration, where sovereignty, economic ambition, and geopolitical strategy collide.

Nostalgia has a way of resurfacing when people crave comfort, familiarity, and softness in their surroundings, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing in interior design today. Grandmacore — a charming blend of cozy vintage aesthetics, florals, lace, and heirloom-inspired décor — is making its mark. At the same time, bold 80s and 90s retro styles are returning with playful colors, geometric prints, and unmistakable character.

In an era defined by resource constraints, supply-chain fragility and the race to decarbonise, the spotlight on secondary sources of rare-earth elements (REEs) has never been brighter. From the magnets powering electric vehicles and wind turbines, to industrial by-products often treated as waste, 2025 has seen promising breakthroughs in capturing value from scrap, waste and circular-economy feedstocks. Yet the big question remains: will 2026 be the year these secondary sources actually scale—moving from promising laboratory and pilot projects into meaningful commercial impact?

When most people picture nuclear fusion, they imagine a swirling, glowing plasma — a miniature star contained inside a magnetic bottle. That image has dominated headlines for decades, and understandably so. Plasma physics is spectacular, high-tech, and full of breakthroughs that capture attention. Yet, for fusion to truly become a practical source of clean, abundant energy, the story must shift far beyond the plasma itself.

When Elon Musk announced his intention to send humans to Mars, the world collectively held its breath. It wasn’t just another tech entrepreneur’s grand vision — it was a declaration of interplanetary destiny. Musk’s promise to begin crewed missions by 2026 symbolized human ambition at its most audacious. But as The Times of India recently reported, that target has quietly shifted.

“Your preparation doesn’t wait for permission — it responds to your preparation.” — Ava L. Reid. There comes a moment when your future stops waiting for your allowance and starts responding to your readiness. The truth is, no one grants permission for greatness. The world doesn’t pause and ask before you begin. Instead, it responds to your preparation. Unlock your readiness through future preparation rather than waiting for permission.

When you walk into a modern interior in 2026 and feel a warmth, natural texture, and surprising versatility, chances are you’re looking at plywood in action. Once considered a utilitarian or backstage material, plywood has evolved dramatically—and in the coming year it’s poised to be a major star in contemporary furniture and interior design. Discover how plywood is becoming a design star in 2026 modern interiors—used in furniture, wall-panels and multifunctional pieces.

As we head into 2026, investors find themselves grappling not only with the classic uncertainties of earnings, competition and growth—but also with a renewed macro-economic dynamic that is rapidly becoming central to equity markets: the twin influences of interest rates and inflation. These two forces — often in tension — strongly influence how stocks are priced today, how returns are generated tomorrow, and how risk is perceived across portfolios.

The year 2025 will likely be remembered not just for its economic turbulence, but for being the year the world began to see patterns emerge from chaos. After years of volatility—pandemic aftershocks, inflationary spirals, supply chain bottlenecks, and political trade wars—2025 forced governments, corporations, and investors to pause and rethink what stability truly means in a fast-changing world. Discover the key market lessons global markets learned from 2025’s crises—from inflation and tariffs to digital transformation—and how these insights are shaping business, trade.

In 2025, global trade entered one of its most turbulent periods in recent memory. Under President Trump’s renewed push to use tariffs as both economic and foreign-policy tools, the world witnessed a series of sweeping moves aimed at reshaping the international trade order. What had begun as a focus on China in earlier years expanded to include Canada, Mexico and other major trade partners — and with it came major ripple-effects: shifting supply chains, rising costs for consumers and businesses, and a renewed debate about the role of tariffs in today’s global economy.

As we step into 2026, both the worlds of interior design and business are being shaped by innovation, sustainability, and personalization. The past year offered valuable insights into what consumers, homeowners, and investors value most: functional spaces, ethical practices, and creative yet practical solutions. Explore the top interior design trends and inspirational business ideas for 2026. Discover sustainable design, modular interiors, biophilic spaces, AI innovation, renewable energy, and emerging market opportunities.

As organizations navigate a rapidly evolving global economy, procurement is no longer merely a support function—it has become a strategic cornerstone for business success. The lessons of recent years, from supply chain disruptions to digital acceleration, have highlighted that procurement is central to resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth. Explore key procurement insights for 2026, including digital transformation, AI adoption, supplier ecosystems, sustainability, and risk management.

As we approach the end of 2025, the global economy is sending a subtle but hopeful signal: manufacturing activity, long under strain, appears to be finding its footing. November’s data for the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) offers a story not of explosive growth, but of cautious stabilization — a gentle reminder that after a protracted period of contraction, the world’s factories may be inching toward a firmer footing.

In the heart of the South Caucasus, a bold vision is unfolding—one that could very well redefine the region’s geopolitical and economic landscape for decades to come. Known by many as the Zangezur Corridor, and more dramatically as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP), this emerging infrastructure project promises to link Azerbaijan’s mainland to its exclave, …

As we inch closer to 2026, interior design is undergoing one of its most heartfelt and human-centered evolutions yet. Homes are no longer seen as static spaces but as living ecosystems — places where comfort, creativity, rest, productivity, and emotional wellness interweave. Instead of chasing fast trends, people are leaning toward soulful spaces that feel warm, grounding, sustainable, and deeply personal.

In a world where green technologies, electric vehicles, defence systems, and advanced electronics increasingly depend on rare-earth elements (REEs), the structure of the supply chain is shifting dramatically. For decades, China has maintained a nearly unassailable position—not only in mining many REEs but especially in refining, separation and magnet-manufacturing. But as 2025 draws to a close, the global community is witnessing a meaningful change: a breakout of new processing hubs in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe and India.

Imagine capturing the power of the sun and using it here on Earth. That dream has driven fusion research for decades. Now the field is entering a new phase. We are moving from lab experiments to pilot fusion plants — small but powerful machines designed to prove that fusion can work in the real world. The countdown is on. Fusion is moving from experiment to prototype — and the next few years will shape everything that comes after.

Supplier Relationship Management stopped being a back-office checklist a few years ago. By 2025 it had clearly become a strategic capability that determines whether organizations survive shocks or thrive because of them. The pandemic, geopolitical shifts, climate events, and the rapid arrival of digital tools forced procurement teams to stop seeing suppliers as interchangeable vendors and start seeing them as partners, risk buffers, and sources of innovation.