Pope Leo XIV sharply criticized leaders exploiting religion for war and profit during his African tour, urging peace amid geopolitical and economic tensions.
Slovakia will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package on Russia until its oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine is restored, highlighting energy security tensions.
Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv’s energy infrastructure have caused widespread blackouts, underscoring the conflict’s ongoing strain on Ukraine’s economic stability and infrastructure resilience.
Germany's Bundeswehr Military Museum in Koblenz restricts entry for Uzbek citizens and other Central Asian nationals under new security laws, impacting cultural and economic exchanges.
Uzbekistan’s leading banks report strong Q1 2026 profits driven by asset growth, income diversification, and rising operational costs, signaling structural shifts in the banking sector.
A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.
BBC plans to cut 10% of its staff over two years amid declining license fee revenues and rising competition from global streaming services.
The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System has caused multi-hour queues at airports, threatening economic disruption to travel and tourism during peak season.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.