Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving the White House broad tariff powers over Russian energy buyers and sanctions evasion networks.
Russian attacks killed four people in Ukraine and damaged homes, an administrative building, a hospital site and warehouses across several regions.
Merz says Germany must adapt as ties with Washington worsen, framing the strain as a security challenge and an opening for reform.
Russia opened three days of Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, amid opposition limits and verification concerns.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75%-4%, putting Kevin Warsh at the center of a policy fight over inflation, credit costs and political pressure.
Trump warned the EU that deeper ties with Canada could trigger steep tariffs or a trade halt, raising new risks for transatlantic business.
U.S. prosecutors charged alleged RIS Network members with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire plots tied to Russian state interests.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that would give Trump tariff powers targeting Russian energy buyers.
Zelensky says seven difficult bills before Ukraine’s parliament are needed to unlock Western aid and address a defense-driven budget gap.
China urged the U.S. to stop preparing for war in space after Washington confirmed orbital systems with defensive and offensive potential.
Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a move welcomed by producers but still dependent on full implementation.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline outage could cut global oil supply by 4 percent if repairs drag on, raising strategic questions for Riyadh.
Canada is in talks to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program as Carney seeks deeper ties with Europe and less reliance on the U.S.
Mass anti-extremism protests across Germany highlight rising political and reputational risks for companies watching AfD’s growing influence.
Metinvest-owned Zaporizhstal says damage is critical after a third Russian missile strike in a month, deepening production and workforce risks.
Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston, adding sanctions, security and corporate risk questions to the agenda.
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason case tied to remarks about the Abkhazia war.
Lukashenko says Belarus will inspect all armed forces, including mobilization readiness, amid Ukraine border tensions and Russia war concerns.
Houthi control of Mocha heightens risks around Bab el-Mandeb, a Red Sea route central to oil supply, shipping decisions and U.S. Iran strategy.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
France warned CNews it may face criminal proceedings if expelled former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova appears remotely on air.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after ballistic missile attacks on a Navy ship, escalating risks around Hormuz.
Johann Wadephul said German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and participate in procurement tied to aid.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its border with Russia, underscoring how security risks are reshaping infrastructure strategy.
Macron is seeking an EU-wide ban on social media use by children under 15 after France’s Constitutional Council blocked a national law.
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.
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defense expert group after Germany and Italy objected, exposing governance tensions over Europe’s defense strategy.
Putin endorsed using volunteers deemed completely unfit for military service to defend rear-area facilities from drones amid recruitment pressure.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield that would enlist critical infrastructure companies in drone and cyber defense.
Witkoff and Kushner are taking Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative from Moscow to Kyiv after talks the White House said covered concrete next steps.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had lived in Russia, as the investigation deepens scrutiny of aviation, logistics and security.
Putin said peace is possible through direct Russia-Ukraine talks, while Zelensky said Trump envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible deal.
Russia says it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Germany moved to end the agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
Uzbekistan’s decade of reforms has changed registration, licensing, tax and legal protections, reshaping the strategic calculus for companies.
Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, sharpening the country’s strategic economic choice.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is reported to be leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, deepening Pentagon leadership turnover.
Scott Bessent reportedly told Anton Siluanov that the U.S. will not ease pressure on Russia before the war in Ukraine ends, reinforcing a hard line for business.
A viral post about a father struggling to pay for his daughter's first ID card has intensified scrutiny of Uzbekistan's fee model and an imminent price rise.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, signaling a strategic shift with significant implications for business investment and Middle East geopolitics.
Russian intelligence is reportedly recruiting criminal groups to sabotage European defense firms, testing NATO’s readiness without triggering collective defense measures.
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.
Since 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted German military training courses, highlighting growing challenges for Western military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid prolonged protests and corruption allegations against President Vučić's administration.
President Trump announces an unprecedented economic sanctions campaign against Iran, threatening massive penalties for any nation supporting Tehran amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia cause one death, six injuries, and extensive damage to civilian infrastructure with ongoing rescue efforts.
President Trump threatens Oman with bombing if it disrupts US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions and military actions escalate in the Gulf.
Ella Pamfilova urges revoking voting rights of Russian emigrants labeled as foreign agents, signaling legislative changes with broad governance and business implications.
Hundreds in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities protest demanding former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's return, criticizing recent government appointments and calling for defense sector reforms.