Global Conflicts
U2 surprise-releases 'Days of Ash' EP on Ash Wednesday
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U2 released a new six-track EP titled 'Days of Ash' on February 18, 2026, coinciding with Ash Wednesday. The project features politically charged songs inspired by individuals affected by global conflicts and injustices. Bono described the tracks as reactions to present-day anxieties, distinct from the band's upcoming album.
More than 200 peacemakers from various countries gathered in a Makati hotel for a conference on peace processes, sharing experiences from the Philippines' Bangsamoro, Indonesia's Aceh, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea's Bougainville. Comfort Ero of the International Crisis Group delivered a keynote on rising global conflicts and China's role in the Indo-Pacific. The Bangsamoro peace remains an ongoing process amid election delays and transition issues.