Daniel Peters resigned after the CDU won just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, missing a state parliament for the first time.
Macron said France and the U.S. would seek a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure while boosting air defenses.
The discovery of 572 remains at Chemmani has revived Sri Lanka’s unresolved debate over wartime disappearances and accountability.
The Left Party’s Berlin victory puts housing expropriation, coalition arithmetic and fiscal risks at the center of the city’s next government.
Partial results put United Russia on track for a State Duma constitutional majority, reinforcing Russia’s centralized wartime economic model.
A new U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed four alleged drug traffickers, deepening legal concerns and economic risks around a yearlong campaign.
The Greenland arrangement could reshape Arctic security, investment screening and resource access while leaving key legal details unresolved.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship is over, framing U.S. tensions as a test of Germany’s security and economic model.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4 percent, citing persistent inflation and reviving tensions between price stability, credit costs and politics.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed associate partnership with Canada is deemed hostile to Washington.
Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Sumy injured civilians including children, damaged buildings and added to Ukraine’s mounting urban war costs.
China warned the US against preparing for space warfare after Washington confirmed orbital military systems for offensive and defensive use.
Trump said the United States will remove a 10 percent tariff on Irish whiskey, a move welcomed by Ireland’s whiskey industry.
Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan as Ottawa seeks deeper European ties and less reliance on the U.S.
Mass protests across Germany against right-wing extremism show how the AfD debate is becoming an institutional and economic risk.
Georgia detained ex-defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason and sabotage case tied to his comments on the Abkhazia war.
Lukashenko says Belarus will inspect all armed forces up to mobilization level, a move with military, administrative and economic implications.
France warned CNews it could face criminal proceedings if former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova returns to its programming by video link.
A first reported drone attack on Yamal-Nenets puts Russia’s Arctic gas infrastructure under new scrutiny as economic risks widen.
Russian strikes killed civilians in Sumy and Mykolaiv while damaging port, warehouse, postal and urban infrastructure.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its Russian border, marking a structural shift in security, infrastructure and Schengen policy.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging homes, logistics assets and public sites as talk of three-way negotiations resurfaced.
AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew sharp reactions from Poland, France and the Czech Republic, exposing wider European economic and political strains.
AfD’s 43.8 percent win in Saxony-Anhalt leaves no clear governing majority and raises major questions over energy, sanctions and eastern Germany’s economy.
Kaja Kallas cancelled an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, exposing deeper disputes over Europe’s defence economy.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield after the Leipzig drone incident, with major implications for infrastructure, cyber defense and business costs.
US envoys discussed concrete Ukraine war proposals with Putin before Kyiv talks, but the economic stakes depend on details still undisclosed.
Volkswagen approved its biggest-ever restructuring, combining 50,000 job cuts, a halved model range and major investment to restore profitability.
Putin said peace through diplomacy remains possible, while Zelensky said U.S. envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a potential agreement.
Norway’s seizure of the Professor Molchanov in Svalbard expands Naftogaz’s effort to enforce arbitration claims against Russian assets abroad.
Russia says it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Berlin moved against the Russian House agreement amid a broader sanctions escalation.
Uzbekistan has overhauled registration, licensing, tax policy and business-rights protection since 2016, redrawing the framework for private enterprise.
Daniel Driscoll’s reported resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turnover and raises questions over procurement, readiness and policy continuity.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, with EU capital still dominant as US inflows fell and UK investment surged.
Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that U.S. sanctions pressure on Russia will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.
Uzbekistan auctions its 100% stake in the 'Fonon' jewelry plant amid ongoing financial difficulties, significant debts, and asset encumbrances challenging state industrial reforms.
The U.S. has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsorship list after nearly 50 years, signaling new economic opportunities and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the EU recommits to sustained support and sanctions on Russia, highlighting long-term integration and regional stability amid ongoing conflict.
Russian security forces detained nearly 100 youths at a Vyborg-area music festival for pro-Ukraine songs and alleged regime change calls, signaling intensified cultural repression.
Russia has eased vehicle operation restrictions, enabling individuals with limb loss to drive buses and trucks, reflecting evolving labor policies amid veteran reintegration challenges.
Finland summons Russian ambassador after an IL-20 reconnaissance plane briefly violated Finnish airspace, reflecting rising Baltic regional tensions and security concerns.
Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers have deserted military training courses in Germany since 2022, reflecting broader challenges in Ukraine's armed forces during prolonged conflict.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2024 amid prolonged protests demanding anti-corruption reforms and political change.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least five and damaged residential and medical infrastructure, highlighting severe civilian and economic impacts amid ongoing conflict.
Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia kill one civilian, injure six, and damage key infrastructure, highlighting the conflict's ongoing economic and humanitarian toll.
Over 180 drones were destroyed near Moscow during a night of large-scale UAV attacks, affecting residential areas and critical infrastructure with economic and security implications.
Protests in Kyiv and other cities demand reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, criticizing recent government appointments and calling for reform continuity amid governance challenges.
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih resulted in casualties and industrial damage, highlighting significant economic disruption amid ongoing conflict.
Germany’s CDU/CSU support falls to 20%, with far-right AfD leading polls ahead of key state elections, reflecting volatile voter behavior and shifting political allegiances.
The US imposes tariffs up to 100% on imported drones over 25 kg with thermal imaging, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers amid national security concerns.