Audi will invest about $4 billion in a Georgia SUV factory, shifting production closer to US buyers as tariffs and falling sales pressure its import-based model.
A mass opposition rally and tight polling put Aleksandar Vucic’s plan to retain power as prime minister—and Serbia’s corporate outlook—under pressure.
Trump has delayed sweeping Russia sanctions, preserving leverage for Ukraine talks while citing Iran strategy and global diesel-market risks.
Imprisoned historian Yuri Dmitriev was returned to a Russian penal colony without a diagnosis after suspected stroke symptoms.
EU states agreed to open internal market and competitiveness accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, advancing a key phase of enlargement.
Trump said Putin is more interested than Zelensky in a Ukraine peace deal, while Kyiv urges U.S. pressure over an energy ceasefire.
A bipartisan House bill would seek to ban Russian oil purchases after Trump said talks with Putin produced a diesel supply agreement.
Zelensky criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel arrangement, warning that sanctions relief without de-escalation would strengthen Moscow’s war effort.
Ukraine says 28 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone barrage, intensifying scrutiny of sanctions, oil revenues and Western policy.
Western governments are preparing contingency plans to move embassies from Kyiv as Russian strikes intensify and energy risks rise.
Seoul warned Ukraine of further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners transferred to South Korea.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for Africa, the Middle East and Ukraine as crisis costs rise.
Russian drone attacks killed at least three civilians in Zaporizhzhia and hit port and civilian infrastructure in Odesa’s Kiliya.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
Russian attacks killed four people in Ukraine and damaged homes, an administrative building, a hospital site and warehouses across several regions.
Trump warned the EU that deeper ties with Canada could trigger steep tariffs or a trade halt, raising new risks for transatlantic business.
Zelensky says seven difficult bills before Ukraine’s parliament are needed to unlock Western aid and address a defense-driven budget gap.
Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and energy assets across Odesa, Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions, injuring two people.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its border with Russia, underscoring how security risks are reshaping infrastructure strategy.
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, signaling a strategic shift with significant implications for business investment and Middle East geopolitics.
European Council President António Costa reiterates the EU's enduring support for Ukraine, emphasizing sanctions on Russia and Ukraine's future EU integration amid ongoing war and reconstruction.
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to continue White House renovations including a ballroom and military bunker, overriding lower court rulings.
Colombian President de la Espriella declares national emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 132 and injures over 570; U.S. pledges $15.5M aid amid strategic policy shifts.
Overnight Russian missile strikes in Kyiv’s Brovary district resulted in three deaths, including a child, multiple injuries, and significant property damage.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant experienced its 23rd power outage since the conflict began, raising significant safety and strategic concerns for regional energy supply and nuclear operations.
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of construction costs for modern swimming pools, boosting tourism and sports infrastructure development.
Uzbekistan advances digital transformation with national navigation and unified governance platforms, aiming to boost IT sector growth and streamline government operations.
President Trump announces a historic agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, marking a critical milestone toward peace and new governance amid ongoing conflict.
A Kremlin-linked bot network is spreading fabricated news to influence voter sentiment in key German state elections, targeting mainstream politicians with false accusations.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel, linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, amid political prisoner releases and evolving Minsk-Washington negotiations.
The IMF has approved a $690 million tranche to Ukraine under its four-year EFF program, acknowledging solid macroeconomic management despite delays in structural reforms amid ongoing conflict.
Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure, raising concerns for business stability and urban governance.
The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's influence and secure alternative energy export routes.
President Trump pledges to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list, lifting sanctions and opening new investment opportunities amid geopolitical realignment.
A DGB study finds 40% of German workers doubt they can work until retirement due to high physical and psychological job demands, urging policy and workplace reforms.
The Communist Party of Austria won a second consecutive victory in Graz’s municipal elections by focusing on pragmatic housing policies and moderate rhetoric, challenging traditional party dynamics.
Polish opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine's EU accession talks, citing historical disputes and economic concerns amid rising bilateral tensions.
US envoy Steven Whitkoff travels to Switzerland for delayed nuclear talks with Iran amid regional conflicts and strategic diplomatic efforts.
The US lifts its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a vital oil passage and setting a 60-day negotiation period aimed at a broader peace deal with Iran.
Lithuania, Poland, and France are conducting joint military exercises near the Suwalki Corridor to fortify NATO’s eastern defenses amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
The US House approves legislation enhancing military aid to Ukraine and expanding sanctions on Russia, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from public cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on US tech firms amid data sovereignty concerns.
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.
Russian missiles damaged Kyiv's National Museum 'Chernobyl,' destroying 40% of exhibits and forcing temporary closure during one of the largest attacks on the city’s cultural sites.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia’s capital faced off with police as anti-government demonstrations intensified, raising concerns over political stability and economic risks.
Russian drone and missile strikes across key Ukrainian regions caused infrastructure damage and civilian injuries, highlighting ongoing conflict risks.
Iran mandates detailed vessel information declaration for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions and potential transit fees.
German authorities attribute phishing attacks via Signal messenger targeting politicians and journalists to Russian actors, prompting investigations and security alerts.
Turkey is actively facilitating renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to end the ongoing conflict amid broader geopolitical tensions impacting global business landscapes.