
German Anti-Extremism Protests Draw Large Crowds After AfD Election Win
Mass protests across Germany followed AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win, adding a political-risk signal for investors watching Europe’s largest economy.

Mass protests across Germany followed AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win, adding a political-risk signal for investors watching Europe’s largest economy.

Norway says a drone threat delayed Zelenskyy’s flight from Moldova to Oslo, as reports pointed to Russian drone activity near the border.

Russian strikes killed civilians in Sumy and Mykolaiv and damaged port, warehouse, postal, residential and civilian infrastructure, officials said.

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.

AfD’s projected 44% win in Saxony-Anhalt triggered warnings from Poland and France, adding a fresh political risk signal for European markets.

U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.

Ukraine’s NABU and SAP searched the prosecutor general’s office in a fraud call-center probe involving alleged protection and asset laundering.

ICAO urged stronger safeguards for civilian aircraft after Ukraine warned that rising military activity is making Russian airspace unsafe.

Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.

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.

Bavarian CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann calls for Ukraine to share advanced drone technologies with Germany via a bilateral agreement to strengthen German defense capabilities.

Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities shortly after the G7 pledged increased support to Ukraine, raising geopolitical tensions and market risks.

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after US and Iran sign a peace memorandum, ending port blockades and easing energy market tensions.

Russian drone strikes on Pavlograd's residential and industrial sites injured 12 and damaged infrastructure, posing risks to local market stability and logistics.

The US Treasury has let expire its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, ending a brief regulatory easing amid high energy prices.

The U.S. Department of State has authorized a potential $373.6M sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, enhancing the range and precision of air-delivered bombs amid ongoing conflict.

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.

Tashkent's farmer markets mostly saw strong profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya market, while Qo‘yliq faced declines; automotive sector profits surged significantly.