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.
The European Parliament approved a €115 million Agile defence innovation programme aimed at SMEs, startups and scale-ups.
Astra reported a fire at the Sasta plant site in Russia’s Ryazan region, where a Yandex DC data center is located.
Gerhard Schroeder’s new Hyperglobus role has drawn German criticism as observers weigh political and asset-control risks around Russia-linked retail operations.
South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan after a border blast raised peninsula tensions.
Putin used a Valdai speech to accuse the West over Ukraine, cite Russian battlefield claims and revive nuclear escalation warnings.
South Korea warned Ukraine of unspecified further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over a dispute involving transferred North Korean prisoners.
Major AI developers signed a voluntary Trump-backed agreement to monitor model risks, cooperate with auditors and shape future safety standards.
Dutch police detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in a ShinyHunters probe after claims of FBI, telecom, gaming and education data breaches.
Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading global war risk and said Russia’s oil revenues and energy infrastructure remain central to the conflict.
German investigators are testing suspected explosive material found near drone wreckage close to the Bundeswehr’s Wunstorf air base.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed Canada partnership is deemed hostile, widening a fast-moving trade dispute.
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for space war after Washington confirmed orbital weapons systems for defense and offense.
Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program, with a contribution target expected before an October summit.
Lukashenko said Belarus will inspect all armed forces, including mobilization readiness, adding a fresh geopolitical signal for markets.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its Russian border, reinforcing Europe’s security infrastructure trend.
Macron is asking Brussels for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s Constitutional Council blocked a national law.
The EU cancelled a planned defense expert group after German and Italian objections, delaying a policy signal watched by defense-sector investors.
Germany is preparing counter-drone and cyber defenses after blaming Russia for a Leipzig airport sabotage attempt involving drones.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, a smaller model range and new profit and investment targets.
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.
The US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, targeting national security threats and aiming to boost domestic production.
Germany's Bundeswehr reports hundreds of drone sightings near military bases amid growing hybrid threats, prompting new counter-drone technology initiatives.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin worry Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles if licensed, raising concerns over intellectual property and US production control.
Ukraine’s former military chief says NATO membership is unlikely due to doctrinal gaps but highlights the need for NATO technology and new European defense alliances like the JEF.
Major Russian banks face website access issues on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari following revocation of TLS/SSL certificates amid Western sanctions, shifting users to domestic browsers like Yandex.
Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a July 30 attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing six and raising concerns of expanded military cooperation.
The UK will transfer Stone Cloak electronic warfare technology rights to Ukraine, enabling local production and enhancing Kyiv’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
Bavarian CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann calls for Ukraine to share advanced drone technologies with Germany via a bilateral agreement to strengthen German defense capabilities.
Drone strikes hit Russian cities Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don, and Engels airfield, causing fires and damaging logistics and energy infrastructure amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe states the average survival time for Russian conscripts in Ukraine is 20-30 minutes due to AI-powered drone warfare altering battlefield outcomes.
Canada’s choice of German TKMS submarines marks a $100 billion investment, enhancing NATO’s Arctic security and defense cooperation ahead of the summit.
Italy's Foreign Minister Tajani cancels US visit after President Trump's offensive comments about PM Meloni, raising diplomatic tensions and market watch concerns.
Bolivia and the US sign their first drug-fighting agreement since 2008, pledging $20 million in support to combat cocaine trafficking amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Iran has replenished about 75% of its missile arsenal, likely aided by new Russian rockets, complicating US efforts amid ongoing Middle East tensions and peace talks.
SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and making Elon Musk the first trillionaire on paper.
A U.S. federal judge invalidated the Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unauthorized tax, potentially impacting tech sector hiring and market trends.
Kyiv faced multiple overnight air raid alerts due to Russian drone incursions and ballistic threats, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of UAVs targeting key regions.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Leningrad region hours before the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, prompting air defense responses and airport restrictions.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from bidding on government cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation deal, signaling potential arms transfers and expanded strategic ties between Moscow and Kabul.
SpaceX files for a record-setting $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq, revealing $18.7B revenue and plans to maintain Musk's leadership while focusing on innovation over dividends.
President Zelensky and German officials discuss advancing air defense and drone production after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, key topics with significant implications for global markets and energy sectors.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, extending measures against key defense suppliers and lobbyists.
Ukraine offers NATO long-range drones and missiles to fill strategic defense gaps amid shifts in European missile deployments.
Poland has secured a €43.7 billion EU loan to modernize its military under the SAFE program, despite presidential veto and concerns over long-term repayment.
Octobank launches direct money transfers to South Korea’s HUMO cards via E9PAY, enhancing cross-border payment speed and efficiency.