US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a ceremonial meeting in Beijing to discuss Iran, Taiwan, and trade relations, signaling efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv caused fires and structural damage, prompting rescue operations and highlighting heightened regional conflict risks.
Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the defense sector, extending existing measures and targeting supply chains critical to Russia’s military capabilities.
Serbia hosts its first joint military exercises with NATO under its neutrality policy, signaling a nuanced shift in regional defense cooperation.
US intelligence reveals Iran retains about 70% of its missile capabilities, challenging official claims of Tehran's military defeat and raising strategic and logistical concerns for US defense.
Ukraine has reportedly seized strategic initiative in the conflict with Russia, intensifying long-range drone strikes and regaining more territory than it loses.
The UAE has covertly launched strikes against Iran, marking a strategic shift amid escalating drone attacks and economic disruption in the Gulf region.
Ukraine offers NATO long-range drones and missiles to address strategic gaps following U.S. missile withdrawals from Germany, enhancing the alliance's precision strike capabilities.
Germany considers President Steinmeier alongside Schröder to represent the EU in peace talks with Russia, amid doubts about relying solely on Schröder's mediation role.
Latvia's Defense Minister resigns after Ukrainian drones crossed into Latvian airspace, prompting political fallout and raising regional security concerns.
Zbigniew Ziobro, former Polish Justice Minister wanted for corruption, has fled Hungary for the US amid new Hungarian government efforts to extradite officials.