The US Treasury has broadened sanctions on Cuba, targeting President Díaz-Canel and Castro family members amid escalating political tensions and economic challenges.
The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.
The US House approved a resolution limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran without Congress approval, signaling reduced GOP support for the conflict.
Rosneft advisor Andrei Bezrukov forecasts a prolonged war for Russia lasting decades, urging economic and state reforms to integrate defense priorities amid recent drone attacks.
Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, agree to a ceasefire requiring Hezbollah to cease fire and withdraw from southern Litani River sectors amid ongoing conflict.
Finnish authorities have seized €3.7 million of Russian assets to enforce Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration award tied to Crimea expropriations.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Leningrad region hours before the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, prompting air defense responses and airport restrictions.
Rheinmetall signs a €5.7 billion arms deal with Romania, funded by the EU’s Security Action for Europe program, marking a significant boost in European defense procurement.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from bidding on government cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms.
Trump harshly criticized Netanyahu for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning the actions threaten ceasefire efforts and increase Israel's international isolation amid rising civilian casualties.
Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple deaths, injuries, and widespread damage amid heightened conflict.
The UN faces bankruptcy due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing drastic budget cuts and threatening global peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.