A U.S. federal judge invalidated the Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unauthorized tax, potentially impacting tech sector hiring and market trends.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian troops from peacekeeping roles due to documented sexual crimes, calling for Russia's withdrawal from the UN amid ongoing conflict.
Kosovo’s Self-Determination party, led by PM Albin Kurti, won 43% of votes in snap elections but still needs coalition partners to form a stable government amid ongoing political challenges.
Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.
Israel launched airstrikes in Iran following Iranian missile attacks; US President Trump signals potential peace deal, adding complexity to regional tensions and market volatility.
US Treasury’s OFAC extends MOL’s deadline to June 16 to finalize acquisition of Gazprom’s stake in Serbia’s oil refiner NIS amid sanctions-induced disruptions.
Kyiv faced multiple overnight air raid alerts due to Russian drone incursions and ballistic threats, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of UAVs targeting key regions.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia causing fire and partial power outage; emergency services respond amid warnings of further aerial bomb threats.
Ukraine apologized to Greece after a sea drone carrying explosives was found near Lefkada Island, citing Russian aggression as the root cause and pledging to prevent future incidents.
Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.
US forces intercepted four Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking radar stations amid ongoing Gulf tensions and regional missile attacks.
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Zaporizhzhia, Konotop, and Kherson cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, marking intensified hostilities.