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.
A first reported drone strike on Russia’s Yamal gas region raises new security and strategy questions for energy executives.
Norway’s prime minister said a drone threat in Moldovan airspace delayed Zelensky’s flight to Oslo, raising security and operational concerns.
Russian strikes killed four people in Sumy and Mykolaiv, hitting a mall-area parking lot, port infrastructure, warehouses and a postal branch.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk reportedly caused fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, renewing concerns over Russia’s key export hub.
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.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv and nearby industrial and logistics sites as officials discussed a possible Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks format.
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.
NABU and SAP searched Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a probe into alleged protection of fraudulent call centers and asset laundering.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had lived in Russia, as the investigation deepens scrutiny of aviation, logistics and security.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, factory uncertainty and a major push to simplify models and improve returns.
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.
Norway has detained a Russian research vessel in Svalbard as Naftogaz intensifies its campaign to enforce a Hague arbitration award against Russia.
Russia says it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Germany moved to end the agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
ICAO called for tighter conflict-zone protections after Ukraine warned that Russia's airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe amid intensified military activity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meta settles for $18B over child safety, requiring extensive platform changes dependent on imperfect age-verification technology, posing significant strategic challenges.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
Pro-Kremlin blogger Ilya Remeslo has been detained following his public criticism of Putin and the Ukraine war, raising questions about political dissent and governance risks in Russia.
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.
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.
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.
Russia established a shadow aviation network to bypass Western sanctions and sustain military logistics in Africa’s Sahel region, involving state and private carriers operating complex routes.
Nearly 100 detained at a covert music festival near Vyborg amid allegations of pro-Ukraine songs and calls for regime change, signaling tighter government control over cultural events.
Germany's wage gap between native and foreign full-time workers remains at 23.6%, with significant disparities tied to sectoral employment and qualifications.
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to continue White House renovations including a ballroom and military bunker, overriding lower court rulings.
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.
Finland summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane briefly entered its airspace, highlighting rising regional security challenges.
Since 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted German military training courses, highlighting growing challenges for Western military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict.
Latvia publicly lists 170 companies still trading with Russia and Belarus, spotlighting corporate strategies amid war and sanctions.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid prolonged protests and corruption allegations against President Vučić's administration.
Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills at least five and damages residential buildings and a children's hospital, highlighting escalating risks for civilians and infrastructure.
NATO has reaffirmed its readiness to defend member states after reports of Iranian plans to target military bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus amid escalating regional tensions.