Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine after a satisfactory program review, supporting Kiev amid delays in reforms and ongoing conflict.
Germany's 2027 budget plan raises spending by 6% and borrowing to €118.7 billion, with defense funding up 32.7% amid security concerns over Russia.
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.
Two German brothers admitted to illegally exporting €830,000 of machinery parts to Russia via front companies in Central Asia and Turkey, violating EU sanctions.
The UN faces bankruptcy due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing drastic budget cuts and threatening global peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
The UK authorized indefinite imports of diesel and aviation fuel from Russian oil processed abroad, responding to rising fuel prices and global energy supply tensions.
Poland has secured a €43.7 billion EU loan to modernize its military under the SAFE program, despite presidential veto and concerns over long-term repayment.
Iran requires tankers to submit detailed vessel information before transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions and U.S. naval operations.
Octobank launches direct money transfers to South Korea’s HUMO cards via E9PAY, enhancing cross-border payment speed and efficiency.
Uzbek payment providers Paynet, Payme, and Click report strong but varied Q1 2026 profit growth, with Paynet leading on a 314% surge boosted by a one-time dividend.
Uzbek banks now require a minimum card balance of 1.236 million UZS to remain during automatic debt repayments, preventing full depletion of funds.
Tencent acquires about 6 million shares in Kaspi.kz alongside co-founder and institutional investors, signaling strategic fintech expansion across Kazakhstan and Turkey.