Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens after October 31, 2026, aligning with EU visa policies amid its EU accession process.
US President Donald Trump proposes hosting a future FIFA World Cup in the US without Canada and Mexico and suggests a US-China joint bid for the tournament.
Russia proposes a law enabling convicted individuals, including those involved in organized crime and smuggling, to join military service contracts amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 election and calls for investigation into concealed intelligence.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% increase amid NATO efforts to boost European military spending.
Russia's Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical exams for conscripts and contract soldiers, reflecting recruitment difficulties amid ongoing conflict.
The EU cuts duty-free steel import quota by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect its steel industry and counter China's market advantage.
The UN faces bankruptcy due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing drastic budget cuts and threatening global peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US use divide-and-rule tactics to weaken European Union unity, urging member states to maintain collective strength.
Donald Trump reports no optimism from talks with Xi Jinping regarding the 20-year imprisonment of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai.
Following talks in Beijing, Trump reveals China’s interest in U.S. oil and soybean purchases and potential influence on Iran amid shifting trade dynamics.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, key topics with significant implications for global markets and energy sectors.
Uzbekistan’s halted gold exports since September 2025 caused a 29.3% drop in exports despite overall trade growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong import growth and dominant trade with China.
Tencent acquires about 6 million shares in Kaspi.kz alongside co-founder and institutional investors, signaling strategic fintech expansion across Kazakhstan and Turkey.