Senior defense officials have held talks with GM, Ford and other manufacturers about shifting capacity to arms production.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-rule tactics to weaken the European Union’s unity and economic strength.
Paris prosecutors have received about 20 claims from alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims, aiming to identify French facilitators in the financier’s human trafficking network.
Russian drone and missile strikes have caused injuries and damaged civilian infrastructure in Odessa and Dnipro, raising concerns about the broader economic and social impact of ongoing conflict.
London hosted simultaneous rallies on migration and Palestinian Nakba memory, revealing deep societal divides and prompting a significant police presence.
The US ended its temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil, a move that had bolstered Russia's revenues amid global energy price volatility and geopolitical tensions.
Russian forces conducted coordinated drone and missile strikes on multiple Ukrainian regions on May 17, damaging infrastructure and causing civilian injuries amid ongoing conflict.
The UK plans to boost defense spending by £18 billion amid political unrest, raising questions about economic sustainability and strategic priorities.
Russia has simplified citizenship for Transnistrian residents, removing language and history tests to deepen geopolitical influence and economic integration in the breakaway region.
Donald Trump revealed Beijing's refusal to release Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, sentenced to 20 years for pro-democracy activism, highlighting deeper US-China tensions.
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with German intelligence leaders to advance air defense cooperation and drone production amid escalating aerial attacks on Kyiv.
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be renamed after President Trump, changing its IATA code to DJT, signaling a potent mix of political branding and economic strategy.
Following high-level talks, China signals renewed interest in purchasing U.S. oil and soybeans, highlighting evolving trade ties and potential geopolitical shifts involving Iran.
Latvia’s ruling coalition has collapsed following the defense minister’s resignation amid drone incursions, highlighting political instability and defense challenges ahead of elections.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss key issues including Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing trade disputes, signaling a potential recalibration of Sino-American relations.
Russia's missile and drone strikes on Kyiv cause fires, building collapses, and casualties, marking an escalation with deep economic and structural consequences for Ukraine.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, highlighting structural challenges in the livestock sector.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals tied to the military-industrial complex, extending existing restrictions to disrupt Russia’s defense supply chains.
Serbia holds its first joint military exercises with NATO under the Partnership for Peace program, balancing military neutrality and regional geopolitical complexities.
