Senior defense officials have held talks with GM, Ford and other manufacturers about shifting capacity to arms production.
Lithuania and Latvia have once again denied Slovak PM Robert Fico overflight rights en route to Moscow for May 9 celebrations, illustrating EU divisions over Russia engagement.
Global airlines reduce flight capacity by 3% in May due to jet fuel shortages caused by Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Hungary’s Tisa party wins majority in parliamentary elections amid disputed results and fraud claims involving a namesake candidate confusing voters in a key district.
Ukrainian drone attacks triggered fires at oil depots in Russia’s Krasnodar region and Sevastopol, prompting large-scale firefighting efforts and air defense measures without casualties.
The US extends its suspension of sanctions on Russian oil sales until May 16, balancing geopolitical pressure with global energy market stability amid rising Russian revenues.
Donald Trump declined NATO's offer to assist in the Strait of Hormuz security mission, calling the alliance ineffective, while European leaders plan a multinational peacekeeping operation.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former CEO of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted over allegations of large-scale embezzlement amid an ongoing investigation.
Pope Leo XIV condemns global tyrants exploiting religion for gain during Africa tour, provoking sharp criticism from US leadership and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until oil flow resumes via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine, citing energy security concerns.
Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv’s critical infrastructure caused fires and power outages affecting thousands, revealing persistent vulnerabilities in Ukraine's energy systems.
Germany's Bundeswehr Military Museum in Koblenz restricts entry for Uzbek and several Central Asian nationals, citing new security legislation affecting access to military exhibits.
Uzbek banks report strong profit growth and asset expansion in Q1 2026 amid rising competition and operational costs, highlighting strategic challenges for executives.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs finalized $300 million in trade agreements following the opening of the Andijan Trade House in Herat and a bilateral business forum.
The BBC plans to cut around 10% of its workforce amid financial pressures and a strategic shift toward digital platforms to counter declining traditional revenue streams.
The EU's new biometric border system has caused multi-hour delays at airports across six countries, prompting calls from airlines and airport bodies to suspend its operation temporarily.
The US Senate rejected a resolution aimed at ending military operations against Iran, upholding presidential authority over war decisions despite Democratic opposition.
Germany authorized multimillion-euro arms exports to Israel amid war, balancing solidarity, political tensions, and complex export regulations affecting corporate strategy.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.
