Abbas delayed Palestinian elections to September 2027, extending political uncertainty tied to Gaza governance and Middle East market risk.
Ukraine will meet Trump envoys in the U.S. on October 9-10 to discuss a new war-ending plan, with sanctions, Starlink and data centers in focus.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf is preparing delegations to Belarus and Russia to revive twin-city ties, adding to Germany’s Russia policy debate.
South Korea warned Ukraine of unspecified further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over a dispute involving transferred North Korean prisoners.
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.
Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.
Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia and Odesa overnight, killing at least three civilians and hitting port and civilian infrastructure in Kiliia.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio signaled U.S. readiness to support a ceasefire effort.
Russian attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, with strikes reported in Kherson, Sumy, Odesa and Kyiv region.
U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.
Putin said chances for peace in Ukraine exist, while Zelensky said U.S. delegates will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible settlement.
Norway has detained the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov at Svalbard after a court-backed claim by Naftogaz to recover debt from Russia.
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.
Russian air strikes on Kramatorsk and nearby areas caused casualties and significant damage to residential buildings, underscoring ongoing conflict risks.
Drone strikes in Kursk and Belgorod regions cause casualties and prompt security alerts in Moscow and Yaroslavl, impacting regional stability and market dynamics.
President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight targeted Russian regions including Tambov, Moscow, and Crimea, causing fires, casualties, and evacuations at key logistics sites and urban areas.
Drone debris caused a fire at a major oil depot near Krasnodar, while simultaneous drone strikes hit energy infrastructure across Crimea, triggering power outages and explosions.
The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, finalizing a 60-day roadmap for broader diplomatic agreements amid ongoing technical talks.
Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at strategic sites in Crimea, including Kerch port's oil terminal and Sevastopol's defense zones, with air defenses shooting down four UAVs.
Drone attacks in Rostov and Saratov regions ignite fires at oil storage and refinery facilities, causing infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
Paris prosecutors report around 20 alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims have come forward, advancing investigations into human trafficking facilitators in France.
Russia and Ukraine use the May 9-11 ceasefire to rotate troops and prepare offensives, while limited attacks continue amid efforts for prisoner exchange.