Macron is asking Brussels for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s Constitutional Council blocked a national law.
Meta’s $18B settlement mandates new child-safety design changes dependent on age-verification tech that remains unreliable, signaling major shifts in social media regulation and user experience.
Russia permits people missing limbs to drive buses, trams, and trucks, expanding employment opportunities for war veterans and leveraging automation advancements.
Russia's election chief calls for stripping voting rights from emigrated citizens and urges lawmakers to reconsider electoral rules for 'foreign agents' amid increased political controls.
Colombia has declared a national emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused 132 deaths and significant damage, prompting U.S. aid and mobilization of rescue efforts.
Russia extends permission to sell Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until July 2027 to mitigate supply shortages from refinery damage caused by military strikes.
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of costs for entrepreneurs building modern swimming pools, aiming to boost tourism and sports infrastructure by 2028.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.
Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens after October 31, 2026, aligning with EU visa policies amid its EU accession process.
Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a turn toward tougher security policies and economic deregulation.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.
Iran requires tankers to submit detailed vessel information before transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions and U.S. naval operations.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, setting a polarized political stage amid Macron's exit.
Uzbek banks now require a minimum card balance of 1.236 million UZS to remain during automatic debt repayments, preventing full depletion of funds.
NATO jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea during a planned flight on April 20, escalating airspace monitoring amid regional tensions.