Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is reported to be leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, deepening Pentagon leadership turnover.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, but a sharp drop in U.S. capital and a surge from the UK reshaped the market.
Uzbekistan auctions 100% stake in state-owned jewelry producer Gold Moon Tashkent, including substantial debt and assets, with a starting price of 316.7 billion soms.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months, enhancing training and pay amid growing security threats and geopolitical tensions in Europe.
Alexander Hoffmann urges Germany to secure Ukrainian drone tech via an intergovernmental deal, boosting Bundeswehr's defense and production capabilities.
The US initiates a $100 million humanitarian aid program to Cuba while maintaining sanctions and exploring military options against Havana's regime.
Russia proposes legislation to allow convicts of serious crimes to join military service contracts, reflecting efforts to boost troop numbers amid ongoing conflict.
Germany welcomes Canada’s decision to purchase TKMS submarines, signaling enhanced NATO defense cooperation and a major industrial contract worth up to €100 billion.
The US extends NIS's operational license amid delays in MOL’s acquisition of Gazprom’s 56% stake, allowing Serbia’s key oil refinery to continue functioning under sanctions.
Belgium granted one-day visas to five Taliban representatives for an EU meeting on Afghan deportations, raising complex security and migration policy issues within Europe.
The US House approved $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement through 2028, following Senate approval and amid controversy over ICE operations.
A U.S. federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unlawful tax beyond executive authority, with major implications for corporate hiring strategies.
US Treasury extends deadline for MOL to complete negotiations for acquiring Gazprom’s stake in Serbian oil refiner NIS, amid sanctions and regional energy shifts.
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.
London hosted two large, opposing marches on migration and Palestinian rights, highlighting political divides and challenges for UK leadership amid social tensions.
Russia has simplified citizenship acquisition for residents of the unrecognized Transnistria region, removing language and history exam requirements under a new presidential decree.
Poland has signed a €44 billion EU loan agreement under the Security Action for Europe program to modernize its defense forces, despite presidential veto and political debate.
Uzbek banks saw strong deposit growth in Q1 2026, with Octobank leading a 416% surge, reflecting increased client confidence and liquidity in the sector.
Uzbek payment firms Paynet, Payme, and Click report varied profit growth in Q1 2026, with Paynet leading due to a one-time dividend inflow following its Humo acquisition.
Tencent and Kaspi.kz’s leadership acquired about 6 million ADS shares, strengthening the fintech’s shareholder base and signaling confidence in growth strategy.