Bulgaria’s low-turnout presidential election heads to a runoff as executives assess competing Ukraine policies and risks to institutional stability.
Trump’s tariff reset gives some Canadian exporters relief while exposing new industries to duties and forcing companies to revisit cross-border plans.
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed a 21-year-old woman, injured three people and damaged buildings and metro infrastructure across Kyiv.
Four Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens injured after commanders continued an Alberta exercise as a wildfire approached, raising urgent oversight questions.
A suspected arson attack on a Starlink facility near Warsaw highlights physical-security and geopolitical risks for operators of strategic infrastructure.
ECB approval allows UniCredit to cross the 30% threshold in Commerzbank, advancing a takeover opposed by German officials, employees and management.
A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Putin’s war effort while doing little to lower U.S. fuel prices.
Trump said Putin is more interested than Zelensky in a Ukraine peace deal, while Kyiv urges U.S. pressure over an energy ceasefire.
EU lawmakers backed a €115 million Agile program to support defense startups and scale-ups developing disruptive technologies.
Umar Kremlev said Donald Trump Jr. repaid costs tied to a wedding event, intensifying scrutiny over private benefits and political access.
Trump plans to speak with Putin as the WHO seeks more information from Russia on reports surrounding a possible plague-related death in Irkutsk.
Yemen’s renewed anti-Houthi offensive is raising boardroom concerns over Red Sea shipping, energy infrastructure and regional defense commitments.
Ruling-party candidates and Dodik allies prevailed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reinforcing political continuity in Republika Srpska.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf is organizing delegations to Belarus and Russia to revive German sister-city contacts suspended after 2022.
Foreign retailers in Russia face temporary management, lost asset access and rising governance risk as boards reassess control.
The EU refused to front-load part of a €90 billion Ukraine loan, arguing the move would shift the financing problem into 2027.
Seoul warned Ukraine of further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners transferred to South Korea.
Lower Saxony runoffs blocked AfD candidates from local executive posts while Greens held Hanover and gained other key urban offices.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington presses both sides to curb energy strikes.
Yemen’s leader called for mobilization and offered amnesty to defecting Houthis as advances near Red Sea routes raise energy and trade risks.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people and injured six, damaging residential areas and medical property, including a maternity hospital parking lot.
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for war in space after Washington confirmed orbital systems with defensive and offensive potential.
Mass anti-extremism protests across Germany highlight rising political and reputational risks for companies watching AfD’s growing influence.
Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston, adding sanctions, security and corporate risk questions to the agenda.
France warned CNews it may face criminal proceedings if expelled former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova appears remotely on air.
Norway’s prime minister said a drone threat in Moldovan airspace delayed Zelensky’s flight to Oslo, raising security and operational concerns.
AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew alarm from Poland and France, praise from Czechia, and new political-risk questions for Europe.
AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but coalition barriers and BSW leverage leave the German state facing a difficult government formation process.
Witkoff and Kushner are taking Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative from Moscow to Kyiv after talks the White House said covered concrete next steps.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, factory uncertainty and a major push to simplify models and improve returns.
Norway has detained a Russian research vessel in Svalbard as Naftogaz intensifies its campaign to enforce a Hague arbitration award against Russia.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
Drone attacks on Ozon logistics centers in Krasnodar and Stavropol caused fires and casualties, forcing operational suspensions and raising security concerns for the e-commerce giant.
Germany's wage gap between native and foreign full-time workers remains at 23.6%, with significant disparities tied to sectoral employment and qualifications.
Russia has expanded eligibility for operating public transport to include people missing limbs, enabling veterans with injuries to join the workforce amid evolving labor and inclusion policies.
More than 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight swarm attack affecting residential complexes and critical infrastructure, raising strategic security concerns.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin caution that licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles may risk intellectual property theft and disrupt US defense production strategies.
Overnight Russian missile strikes in Kyiv’s Brovary district resulted in three deaths, including a child, multiple injuries, and significant property damage.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's first post-war visit to Serbia includes talks with President Vucic focused on economic ties, security, and EU relations amid Serbia's complex stance on Russia.
Former Ukrainian military chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says NATO membership is unlikely due to doctrinal and capability gaps, advocating for Ukraine to join emerging defense alliances like the Joint Expeditionary Force.
Russian banks' websites are flagged as insecure by major international browsers due to revoked TLS/SSL certificates amidst Western sanctions, complicating global access and cybersecurity strategy.
Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured 23, severely impacting residential districts and industrial enterprises, raising critical security and corporate risk concerns.
Uzbekistan advances digital transformation with national navigation and unified governance platforms, aiming to boost IT sector growth and streamline government operations.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian tourists amid EU policy changes, impacting Russian travel companies and shifting market dynamics.
Alexander Hoffmann urges Germany to secure Ukrainian drone tech via an intergovernmental deal, boosting Bundeswehr's defense and production capabilities.
The July 19 missile strike on Kyiv caused fires and casualties across multiple districts, highlighting urgent challenges in urban security and business continuity amid conflict.
Russia proposes legislation to allow convicts of serious crimes to join military service contracts, reflecting efforts to boost troop numbers amid ongoing conflict.
US military launches targeted strikes on Iranian ports and infrastructure, prompting retaliatory attacks on American bases and signaling a complex strategic standoff in the Persian Gulf.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to respond to the 'ruthless' policies of Russia and the US, emphasizing international law, pragmatic US relations, and social reforms amid rising far-right influence.