Gerhard Schröder’s Hyperglobus role has sparked German criticism over lobbying, Russia exposure and corporate strategy.
Foreign retailers in Russia face temporary management, lost asset access and rising governance risk as boards reassess control.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have sharply limited sanctions, preserving Bern’s policy flexibility.
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people and injured six, damaging residential areas and medical property, including a maternity hospital parking lot.
Kaluga and Zabaykalsky Krai are restoring gasoline limits as refinery strikes and supply disruptions deepen Russia’s fuel-market strain.
The YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl halted crude processing and fuel shipments after drone strikes damaged major units, adding pressure to Russia’s fuel market.
Trump warned the EU that deeper ties with Canada could trigger steep tariffs or a trade halt, raising new risks for transatlantic business.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that would give Trump tariff powers targeting Russian energy buyers.
Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a move welcomed by producers but still dependent on full implementation.
Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and energy assets across Odesa, Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions, injuring two people.
Russian strikes killed four people in Sumy and Mykolaiv, hitting a mall-area parking lot, port infrastructure, warehouses and a postal branch.
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.
More than 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight swarm attack affecting residential complexes and critical infrastructure, raising strategic security concerns.
A major Wildberries logistics hub in the Voronezh region was severely damaged by fire amid drone attacks, causing significant operational disruption and financial losses.
Russian military attacks across eastern Ukraine have killed four civilians, injured several others, and damaged critical infrastructure, raising operational risks for regional businesses.
Spain labels mass migrant entry into Ceuta an attack, deploying military forces and facing social unrest while Europe reassesses border security policies.
Russia launched multiple attacks across Ukraine on July 2, causing civilian deaths and injuries and damaging homes and critical infrastructure in several regions.
Russian regions are facing fuel rationing due to Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, with over 50 areas imposing gasoline sales limits amid operational disruptions.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced a veto on the EU’s latest Russia sanctions package, citing economic risks to key sectors and opposing sanctions on Patriarch Kirill.
SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO sets a historic record, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and positioning Elon Musk as the first paper trillionaire with ambitious plans for lunar and Martian ventures.
Drone strikes in Russia’s Rostov and Saratov regions caused fires at fuel storage and refining facilities, highlighting growing risks to energy infrastructure and corporate operations.
Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the defense sector, extending existing measures and targeting supply chains critical to Russia’s military capabilities.
Uzbek banks saw strong deposit growth in Q1 2026, with Octobank leading a 416% surge, reflecting increased client confidence and liquidity in the sector.
In 2025, Tashkent’s farmers’ markets showed varied profit trends, with Askiya and Sergeli markets leading gains while Qo‘yliq saw significant declines.