Paxtakor Football Club posted a 50.8 billion sum loss and 17 billion sum tax debt in 2025, challenging its financial sustainability and privatization plans.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz deny rumors of his early replacement amid internal CDU discussions and declining public approval ratings.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, suggesting potential arms transfers and signaling a strategic shift in Moscow's approach to Afghanistan.
The EU postpones appointing a special envoy to negotiate with Russia, focusing on developing a clear strategy and leveraging sanctions first.
Russia plans to impose 1-2 month export restrictions on diesel and jet fuel following drone attacks that disrupted refinery operations, aiming to stabilize the domestic fuel market.
Russia warns Armenia that its growing ties with the EU may lead to suspension of duty-free gas and petroleum imports, threatening critical energy cooperation agreements.
North Korea’s recent missile tests demonstrate a strategic push to modernize its military forces, signaling enhanced regional security challenges.
The US military conducted defensive strikes on missile sites and mining vessels in southern Iran, reinforcing protection of American forces amid an active ceasefire and complex diplomatic negotiations.
Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev condemns Kremlin censorship after his anti-war plea was rejected, highlighting millions of Russians denied a voice amid ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump demands Iran’s enriched uranium be destroyed either in the US or on-site under IAEA supervision to prevent nuclear weapons development.
UN peacekeeping personnel have declined to the lowest level since 2000 due to funding crises and geopolitical tensions, threatening the effectiveness of multilateral conflict resolution.
Senior Russian officials warned President Putin about the economic harm from intensified internet restrictions starting in 2025, but their concerns were overruled amid reliance on security agencies.