The Trump administration is poised to permit Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment without strict IAEA safeguards, potentially enabling Riyadh's pathway to nuclear weapons amid geopolitical tensions.
The US has launched strikes against Iran to prevent attacks on civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with significant business and geopolitical implications.
US forces conducted air strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in response to drone attacks on commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Russia’s maritime oil exports have reached a 2026 peak amid US sanctions shifts and rising competition from Iran, but falling prices and refinery attacks threaten revenue growth.
The US may impose transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if Iran negotiations fail, linking military strategy with economic policy in a key global trade route.
US intelligence warns Israeli PM Netanyahu may seek to disrupt the US-Iran deal due to security concerns over Hezbollah and domestic election considerations.
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank retains its 14% key rate due to persistent food inflation and external economic risks despite a general decline in inflation.
Julie Davis, US Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, to leave her Kyiv post amid policy disagreements with Trump over support for Ukraine.