Uzbekistan auctions 100% stake in Gold Moon Tashkent, owner of Fonon jewelry factory, at 316.7 billion UZS with liabilities exceeding assets by over 100 billion UZS.
Meta’s $18B settlement mandates new child-safety design changes dependent on age-verification tech that remains unreliable, signaling major shifts in social media regulation and user experience.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its public administration program after completing her term as UN General Assembly President.
Ilya Remeslo, former pro-Kremlin blogger turned critic, detained amid investigation for spreading fake news about Russian military, facing up to 10 years in custody.
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, lifting sanctions and opening new investment opportunities amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions.
Drone attacks on Ozon's Krasnodar logistics center sparked a major fire and halted operations; casualties reported amid a series of strikes across southern Russia.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
Russian police detained around 100 people at an informal music festival near Vyborg for pro-Ukraine songs and alleged drug use during a large-scale raid.
In 2025, the wage gap between German and foreign full-time workers in Germany remained at 23.6%, reflecting persistent disparities driven by sector and qualification differences.
Russia permits people missing limbs to drive buses, trams, and trucks, expanding employment opportunities for war veterans and leveraging automation advancements.
Finland summons Russian ambassador after an IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft allegedly entered Finnish airspace for three minutes over the Gulf of Finland.
Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.
Serbia's President Vučić announced early parliamentary elections for October 2023 amid ongoing protests demanding government accountability and anti-corruption reforms.
NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov urges holding elections despite ongoing war, seeking lawful and safe mechanisms to uphold democracy amid conflict.
US President Trump aims to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un at November's APEC summit in Shenzhen to renew nuclear negotiations amid escalating concerns over Pyongyang's arsenal.
US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.
Over 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight attack involving 620 UAVs, leading to injuries and temporary airport restrictions in the region.
The US will cut back joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and improved relations with North Korea under President Trump’s directive.
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt urging concrete disarmament steps to progress peace talks and Israeli security commitments amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots after airspace violations amid Middle East conflict, affirming compliance with international law and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih overnight cause fires, one death, and multiple injuries, targeting urban and industrial areas.
Germany's CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, their lowest in five years, while far-right AfD leads at 28% ahead of September state elections.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after first-round talks with opposition, agreeing on judicial reforms amid ongoing national reconciliation efforts.
Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.
The US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, targeting national security threats and aiming to boost domestic production.
Ukrainian official reports at least 345 surrendered soldiers executed and widespread torture of POWs by Russian forces since early 2022 invasion.
Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary, will resign end of August to focus on her young children, with plans to remain influential in the Republican Party.
Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.
Germany's Bundeswehr reports hundreds of drone sightings near military bases amid growing hybrid threats, prompting new counter-drone technology initiatives.
US forces disabled the steering of a Panama-flagged cargo ship trying to breach the Iran blockade in the Gulf of Oman, reinforcing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian forces launched a combined missile and airstrike on Zaporizhzhia causing five deaths, multiple injuries, and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military escalations.
Turkey has reopened its straits for Black Sea shipping after previously restricting vessel passage due to increased attacks on commercial ships amid regional conflict.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin worry Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles if licensed, raising concerns over intellectual property and US production control.
NORAD F-16 jets intercepted two civilian planes breaching temporary flight restrictions over Trump's New Jersey golf club, ensuring airspace security.
Germany strengthens counter-drone measures after a bomb-laden UAV incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid rising hybrid warfare threats from foreign actors.
Drone strikes on Belgorod near the Ukraine border injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and key infrastructure, including a power plant and FSB office.
The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector and officials, receiving praise from EU and Ukrainian leaders amid ongoing conflict tensions.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's first Serbia visit since the war includes talks with President Vučić to boost economic ties and discuss security amid complex Russia-Europe dynamics.
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office designates the American Human Rights Foundation as 'undesirable' due to its Tyranny Tracker project and ties to opposition figures.
Lieutenant General Igor Yerusalimov was secretly buried in Moscow following a deadly explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant, raising questions about Russian military leadership stability.
Drone strikes in Kursk and Belgorod regions cause casualties and prompt security alerts in Moscow and Yaroslavl, impacting regional stability and market dynamics.
The SBU reports striking over 100 Russian strategic targets and 21,000 military assets in a 40-day operation focused on military and fuel infrastructure.
Ukrainian officials report over 8.4 million citizens living abroad amid war, with Kyiv-controlled territory population shrinking to 27-28 million.
Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions cause casualties amid Ukraine's struggle with limited Patriot missile defenses.
Major Russian banks face website access issues on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari following revocation of TLS/SSL certificates amid Western sanctions, shifting users to domestic browsers like Yandex.
Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost external power for the 23rd time, operating on emergency generators amid heightened military activity and infrastructure challenges.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.