US, Ukrainian and Russian teams may meet in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland in November, seeking to prepare the ground for negotiations among national leaders.
Putin offered to resume US-mediated talks with Kyiv but rejected a front-line freeze, leaving major disputes over territory, leadership and security unresolved.
A reported US peace proposal would restore Russian pipeline gas sales to Europe, testing EU law, energy investments and corporate risk calculations.
EU leaders postponed a seven-year budget agreement as Germany sought spending cuts and France promoted new levies on digital services, crypto assets and online gambling.
Imprisoned historian Yuri Dmitriev was returned to a Russian penal colony without a diagnosis after suspected stroke symptoms.
Trump said Putin is more interested than Zelensky in a Ukraine peace deal, while Kyiv urges U.S. pressure over an energy ceasefire.
Mahmoud Abbas delayed Palestinian elections to September 2027, drawing Israeli criticism and raising questions about PA legitimacy and strategy.
Ukraine will meet Trump envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on a new war-ending plan as Zelensky urges sanctions, Starlink access and leverage over Russia.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf is organizing delegations to Belarus and Russia to revive German sister-city contacts suspended after 2022.
Seoul warned Ukraine of further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners transferred to South Korea.
Trump expects new Iran talks after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, while Washington seeks a broader deal tied to Iran’s nuclear program.
Russian drone attacks killed at least three civilians in Zaporizhzhia and hit port and civilian infrastructure in Odesa’s Kiliya.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington presses both sides to curb energy strikes.
U.S. and Iranian officials held mediated U.N.-sideline talks after Trump threatened Iran, raising stakes for sanctions, shipping and Gulf risk.
Russian attacks killed four people in Ukraine and damaged homes, an administrative building, a hospital site and warehouses across several regions.
Trump warned the EU that deeper ties with Canada could trigger steep tariffs or a trade halt, raising new risks for transatlantic business.
Witkoff and Kushner are taking Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative from Moscow to Kyiv after talks the White House said covered concrete next steps.
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.
Meta settles for $18B over child safety, requiring extensive platform changes dependent on imperfect age-verification technology, posing significant strategic challenges.
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 air strikes on Kramatorsk and Bilenkoye resulted in one death and 15 injuries, further destabilizing eastern Ukraine and impacting local business operations.
Russian military attacks across eastern Ukraine have killed four civilians, injured several others, and damaged critical infrastructure, raising operational risks for regional businesses.
Drone attacks in Russian regions have caused fatalities and injuries, prompting elevated security measures in Moscow and Yaroslavl amid concerns over regional stability.
President Trump announces new U.S.-Iran negotiations starting August 3, postponing military strikes to focus on diplomatic solutions amid ongoing tensions.
The US military has conducted ten consecutive days of strikes against Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf as Tehran retaliates with drone and missile attacks.
Former US President Trump praises Zelensky’s resilience in the Russia-Ukraine war while criticizing Europe's stance, highlighting strategic challenges for US foreign policy.
A drone attack has caused a major fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot near Krasnodar, disrupting critical fuel supplies and highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia's regional energy infrastructure.
The US and Iran agreed to create a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day roadmap to finalize agreements.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea have caused fires at Kerch port and other strategic locations, prompting active Russian military defense responses.
Drone attacks on Russia's Tula region and industrial zones near Moscow cause casualties and damage, while reciprocal strikes in Ukraine affect key cities and cultural sites.
CENTCOM covertly aided around 70 commercial ships through the Iran-blockaded Strait of Hormuz, balancing maritime commerce flow with regional security risks amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
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.
President Trump demands Iran adhere to strict 'red lines,' including never obtaining nuclear weapons, before agreeing to a deal amidst ongoing high-level consultations.
SpaceX has filed for a $75 billion IPO, aiming to become the largest in history. The firm disclosed key financials, retains Elon Musk as CEO, and plans no near-term dividends.
Paris prosecutors have received around 20 complaints from alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on identifying intermediaries in his human trafficking operations in France.
Russia and Ukraine use the May 9 ceasefire for troop rotations and logistical preparations despite ongoing attacks and stalled prisoner exchange talks.
Attacks by rebel groups in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province killed 69 people, highlighting ongoing instability linked to ethnic tensions and resource conflicts.