Major AI developers signed a voluntary Trump-backed agreement to monitor model risks, cooperate with auditors and shape future safety standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.