Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, sharpening a dispute over the country’s economic alignment.
Reports say Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to Pentagon leadership turnover.
Foreign investment into Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, with UK inflows surging and the US share dropping sharply, according to IW data.
A reported warning from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Russia at the G20 points to no sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends.
Uzbekistan's first ID-card fee is under scrutiny ahead of a Sept. 1 increase, with regional comparisons showing markedly lower costs in neighboring markets.
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, lifting sanctions and opening new investment opportunities amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions.
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.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots after airspace violations amid Middle East conflict, affirming compliance with international law and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.
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.
Ukrainian official reports at least 345 surrendered soldiers executed and widespread torture of POWs by Russian forces since early 2022 invasion.
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.
Germany strengthens counter-drone measures after a bomb-laden UAV incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid rising hybrid warfare threats from foreign actors.
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.
Russian missile strikes overnight in Kyiv region kill three, injure four, and ignite fires, prompting emergency response amid ongoing hostilities.
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.
President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.
The Belgorod Reservoir has dried up to depths of 10-40 cm following Ukrainian strikes and uncontrolled water discharge, impacting regional water infrastructure.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.
Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a July 30 attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing six and raising concerns of expanded military cooperation.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.
The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, enabling steep tariffs and signaling bipartisan support with Ukrainian President Zelensky present during the vote.
Ukrainian drone strikes cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions amid ongoing military exchanges.
Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Russia plans expanded mobilization in fall 2026 and will receive 30,000 North Korean troops, highlighting increased military cooperation amid ongoing conflict.
Drone strikes hit Russian cities Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don, and Engels airfield, causing fires and damaging logistics and energy infrastructure amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, reflecting improved diplomatic ties and political prisoner releases.
The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.
Russian ballistic missile strike overnight causes fires and damage across Kyiv, leaving at least one dead and multiple injured amid heightened conflict tensions.
The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without full IAEA oversight raises nuclear proliferation concerns amid regional tensions with Iran.
The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.
Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and drone strikes on Kharkiv, causing casualties and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military tensions.
The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.
Russian forces struck Izyum with guided bombs and Shahed drones, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.
The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.
US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.
Russian drone strikes damaged residential areas in Kharkiv and hit a food industry plant in Dnipro, contributing to ongoing instability affecting Ukrainian markets.
Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.
June 2026 saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since the invasion began, with UN reports indicating a continued rise in deaths and injuries amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Iran held a closed funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid rising regional tensions, with implications for energy markets and geopolitical risk assessments.
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
President Trump promises to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsor list, enabling new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US-Syria rapprochement.
Uzbek aluminium producer AKFA Aluminium plans its first international bond offering with investor roadshows in London starting July 13, signaling its strategic financial expansion.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total blackout amid worsening fuel shortages and intensified U.S. sanctions, further deepening the island’s energy crisis.
Gazprom has contracted with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile security units to patrol and protect gas infrastructure, employing personnel without active military status.
A new study shows 40% of Germans doubt they can work until retirement age due to heavy physical and mental job demands, raising concerns for labor markets and pension policies.
Julia Navalnaya received the European Prize from Bavaria's SPD faction for her courageous resistance against Russia's authoritarian regime and defense of human rights.