The US plans to cut 5,000 troops from its 35,000-strong contingent in Germany within a year, reflecting strategic recalibration of military presence in Europe.
Russian forces launched coordinated drone attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on May 2, targeting energy and port infrastructure with significant civilian injuries reported.
The US delays arms shipments to Europe to replenish stocks amid Iran conflict, impacting NATO allies and signaling shifts in defense priorities and economic supply chains.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement begins temporarily, promising industrial growth amid legal and environmental challenges within the European Union.
Italy and Germany express concern over Israel's interception of a humanitarian flotilla destined for Gaza, calling for adherence to international law amid ongoing blockade tensions.
Oxfam reveals a 56% rise in German DAX 40 CEOs’ pay since 2019, while average worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting deepening economic inequality.
The Central Bank holds the key interest rate at 14%, citing ongoing food price inflation and external economic risks despite a general decline in inflation.
Uzbekistan halted gold exports in early 2026, triggering a 29% export drop amid rising imports and shifting trade partnerships, underscoring structural economic challenges.
Uzbek payment companies Click, Payme, and Paynet reveal distinct profit growth patterns in early 2026, with Paynet's massive dividend-fueled surge reshaping market dynamics.
Uzbekistan faces rising urban divorce rates with one in three city marriages ending in divorce, alongside declining marriages and birth rates, posing future demographic challenges.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation from a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s expulsion of a British envoy accused of espionage, deepening diplomatic tensions with economic repercussions.
Israeli forces detained vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting enduring economic and humanitarian challenges posed by the maritime blockade.