Yemen’s government says it is advancing near Mocha, while Houthis claim gains and strikes inside Saudi Arabia, raising risks for trade and energy.
German and Austrian authorities searched two businessmen suspected of sending cars and trucks to Russia through third countries despite EU sanctions.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for Africa, migration pressures, Ukraine and crisis response.
Russian drone strikes killed at least three civilians in Zaporizhzhia and hit port infrastructure in Odesa, deepening Ukraine’s wartime economic strain.
Yemen’s mobilization call comes as Houthi gains near the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb raise risks for trade, oil exports and energy prices.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston as wars, sanctions and Red Sea security risks complicate the economics of energy abundance.
A reported drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and housing block, exposing risks to a key Russian export hub.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, signaling prolonged military presence and escalating tensions with Iran over this vital oil transit route.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied territories, aiming to disrupt unauthorized sales and assert economic sovereignty.
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating maritime tensions and economic risks.
Turkey has reopened its straits to commercial ships after a temporary halt linked to security concerns amid escalating Russian-Ukrainian maritime conflicts.
Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Serbia aims to strengthen economic ties and address security, challenging traditional Russian influence amid regional tensions.
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting Black Sea commercial vessels, calling it economic and humanitarian terror that threatens global food security and seeks urgent UN action.
The US military conducted its 11th night of strikes against Iran targeting strategic infrastructure to counter threats to Gulf shipping amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
US strikes on Iran escalate following attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing closure of a vital oil shipping route and raising global economic concerns.
Russia halts vessel passage through the Azov-Don canal after Ukrainian drone strikes damage key ships, disrupting grain exports and causing wheat prices to surge.
US military strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial vessels heighten risks of conflict and disrupt critical energy trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Senate voted 50-48 in favor of a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones, signaling growing congressional concern despite the resolution's symbolic nature.
Russia's maritime oil exports reached their highest weekly volume in 2026 amid US sanctions relief for Iran and lower global prices, highlighting complex geopolitical and economic challenges.
Ukraine apologized to Greece over a maritime drone incident near Lefkada, highlighting expanded security risks and economic implications in the Mediterranean amid Russia’s ongoing aggression.
Georgia arrests Russian national Tatiana Kurashkevich over US-requested sanctions evasion charges, highlighting international cooperation against economic crimes.
Former US President Trump harshly criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu for Beirut strikes, warning of increased isolation and risks to Middle East peace amid escalating conflict.
The US struck a Gambian-flagged ship enforcing the Strait of Hormuz blockade, reflecting deep geopolitical tensions that disrupt critical energy trade routes and impact global markets.
A Russian drone crash in Romania during attacks on Ukraine reveals escalating security risks and potential economic disruptions in Eastern Europe.
EU leaders are preparing for potential talks with Russia amid ongoing conflict, balancing diplomatic efforts with economic and geopolitical challenges.
Iran's missile and drone attacks on the UAE disrupt Gulf stability, threatening vital trade routes and regional economic security in a renewed escalation.
Turkey is actively working to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine amid rising global tensions, positioning itself as a key mediator in a complex geopolitical landscape.
A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.