A reported possible plague-linked death in Irkutsk has prompted WHO inquiries, hospital quarantines and a planned Trump-Putin call.
Gerhard Schröder’s new Hyperglobus role has reignited German debate over Russia exposure, political access and corporate risk.
Western governments are preparing contingency plans to move embassies from Kyiv as Russian strikes intensify against Ukraine’s cities and energy system.
Trump’s AI pact relies on voluntary company oversight, raising questions about safety, competition and America’s race with China.
U.S. and Iranian officials held mediated talks in New York as threats, sanctions and Hormuz shipping risks framed the economic stakes.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield after the Leipzig drone incident, with major implications for infrastructure, cyber defense and business costs.
Russia says it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Berlin moved against the Russian House agreement amid a broader sanctions escalation.
Colombia’s recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake has caused significant loss of life and widespread infrastructure damage, challenging the country’s economic stability and disaster preparedness.
Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Russia and Crimea disrupt key logistics hubs, damaging 10% of the company’s infrastructure and highlighting broader economic vulnerabilities.
Uzbek aluminium producer AKFA Aluminium is exploring its first international bond issuance, signaling a strategic push towards transparency and global market engagement.
Uzbekistan's banks expanded their loan portfolios in Q1 2026 but faced a rise in problematic loans, especially in state-owned banks, highlighting growing credit risks amid economic growth.
Uzbek banks will now maintain a minimum card balance during automatic loan repayments, protecting customers from full account depletion starting April 15, 2025.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank privatization by transferring assets, injecting capital, and aligning operations with market principles to strengthen banking sector reforms.
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.