Germany plans a record 124.7 billion euro defense budget for 2026, marking a major increase in NATO Europe's military spending amid geopolitical pressures and alliance commitments.
Russia seeks to abolish mandatory medical exams for contract soldiers amid recruitment challenges, highlighting deeper economic and structural military issues during the Ukraine conflict.
The EU tightens steel import regulations, cutting duty-free quotas by 47% and imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic industry from cheap steel flooding.
The UN faces bankruptcy as delayed payments from the US and China, combined with cuts from other donors, force drastic operational reductions and threaten global programs.
Russian elites urged Putin to reconsider strict internet restrictions planned for 2025 amid concerns over economic losses and increasing public dissatisfaction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uzbekistan halted gold exports in early 2026, triggering a 29% export drop amid rising imports and shifting trade partnerships, underscoring structural economic challenges.
Tencent, Kaspi.kz’s CEO, and key investors acquired six million shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding global partnerships.
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.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.