Abbas delayed Palestinian elections to September 2027, extending political uncertainty tied to Gaza governance and Middle East market risk.
Astra reported a fire at the Sasta plant site in Russia’s Ryazan region, where a Yandex DC data center is located.
Trump plans to call Putin as WHO seeks more details from Russia on an Irkutsk fatal pneumonia case and reported local health measures.
The EU declined Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90 billion loan, keeping attention on 2027 financing needs and donor support.
Major AI developers signed a voluntary Trump-backed agreement to monitor model risks, cooperate with auditors and shape future safety standards.
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect UN talks for about three hours after Trump threatened Tehran, putting Gulf risk and Hormuz back in focus.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed Canada partnership is deemed hostile, widening a fast-moving trade dispute.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to billions in Western aid as Kyiv seeks to close a defense-driven budget gap.
Zaporizhstal remains halted after a third Russian missile strike in a month caused preliminary critical damage to key plant infrastructure.
Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and power infrastructure in Odesa, Kyiv region and Mykolaiv, injuring two people.
Norway says a drone threat delayed Zelenskyy’s flight from Moldova to Oslo, as reports pointed to Russian drone activity near the border.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.
U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.
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.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.
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.
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.
Student protests in Belgrade turned violent with police using tear gas; 23 arrests made amid ongoing anti-government unrest affecting Serbia's political stability.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, key topics with significant implications for global markets and energy sectors.
The US will issue special passports featuring President Trump’s portrait for the 250th independence anniversary, alongside commemorative currency and gold coins.