Macron is asking Brussels for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s Constitutional Council blocked a national law.
Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.
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.
NORAD F-16 jets intercepted two civilian planes breaching temporary flight restrictions over Trump's New Jersey golf club, ensuring airspace security.
Major Russian banks face website access issues on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari following revocation of TLS/SSL certificates amid Western sanctions, shifting users to domestic browsers like Yandex.
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.
Russia permits circulation of higher-sulfur Euro-3 fuels domestically until 2026 to address fuel shortages caused by refinery strikes and supply disruptions.
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 US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.
Russia's aviation kerosene imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May amid declining domestic production caused by refinery outages and ongoing military conflicts.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.
SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and making Elon Musk the first trillionaire on paper.
Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.
US Treasury’s OFAC extends MOL’s deadline to June 16 to finalize acquisition of Gazprom’s stake in Serbia’s oil refiner NIS amid sanctions-induced disruptions.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.
SpaceX files for a record-setting $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq, revealing $18.7B revenue and plans to maintain Musk's leadership while focusing on innovation over dividends.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing local production and rising global prices, pushing domestic meat costs higher.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year amid strategic reassessment, impacting defense sector and transatlantic relations.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation from a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s expulsion of a British diplomat accused of espionage, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Oil prices surged over 7% as U.S. President Trump threatened a long-term blockade of Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The US will issue special passports featuring President Trump’s portrait for the 250th independence anniversary, alongside commemorative currency and gold coins.