Maria Kolesnikova urged the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and reduce Russia’s influence.
South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan after a border blast raised peninsula tensions.
Major AI developers signed a voluntary Trump-backed agreement to monitor model risks, cooperate with auditors and shape future safety standards.
Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send about 10,000 more troops to Russia, adding fresh geopolitical risk for markets.
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.
Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance will test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with a ceasefire seen as the key signal.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump suggested Zelensky travel to Moscow, as markets watch diplomacy tied to energy attacks and diesel prices.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio signaled U.S. readiness to support a ceasefire effort.
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.
US forces reported a new Caribbean strike on an alleged drug vessel, killing four, as investors track regional security and legal risks.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions bill, giving the White House new tariff powers over major buyers of Russian energy.
Trump says the U.S. will expand its Greenland military presence under an expected deal with Denmark and Greenland, reviving Arctic security and rare-earth themes.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
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.
U.S. prosecutors charged alleged Russia-linked RIS Network figures with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire conspiracy tied to Ukraine’s allies.
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.
Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program, with a contribution target expected before an October summit.
Houthi forces captured Yemen’s port city of Mocha, increasing market concern over Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks and potential oil price pressure.
Zelensky expects late-September U.S. talks on grain exports and energy security as markets track Black Sea disruption and infrastructure risks.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.
U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.
Putin said chances for peace in Ukraine exist, while Zelensky said U.S. delegates will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible settlement.
Reports say Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to Pentagon leadership turnover.
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.
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.
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to resume construction of a White House ballroom and bunker, temporarily blocking lower court orders halting the project.
US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.
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.
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.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after first-round talks with opposition, agreeing on judicial reforms amid ongoing national reconciliation efforts.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin worry Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles if licensed, raising concerns over intellectual property and US production control.
Former President Trump claims US military stockpiles have been depleted by aid to Ukraine and stresses the need to preserve missiles for America's own defense amid ongoing conflict.
President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.
President Zelensky meets all 100 U.S. senators in Washington as the Senate prepares to vote on expanded sanctions against Russia amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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.
US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.
The US has sent the first of a $100M humanitarian aid package to Cuba amid sanctions and military contingency planning by Washington.
The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.
The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe states the average survival time for Russian conscripts in Ukraine is 20-30 minutes due to AI-powered drone warfare altering battlefield outcomes.
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.
Germany defends the International Criminal Court amid a US campaign to limit its jurisdiction, with the EU rejecting claims that the ICC threatens US sovereignty.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to confront geopolitical challenges posed by Russia and the US and warns of rising far-right influence ahead of key regional elections.
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.
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.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.