Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.
A drone attack sparked a fire at an industrial site in Russia’s Yamal gas region, raising new market focus on infrastructure risk.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.
Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.
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.
The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kharkiv and Odessa, causing fires, casualties, and damage to residential and agricultural sites amid ongoing conflict.
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.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank’s privatization by halting non-core operations and transferring key assets to state agencies, with EBRD acquiring a 15% stake ahead of a 2025 privatization deadline.