Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh as attacks put renewed pressure on Yanbu, Aramco and vital Red Sea oil routes.
A new U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed four alleged drug traffickers, deepening legal concerns and economic risks around a yearlong campaign.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving him broad authority to target Russian energy buyers, banks, officials and sanctions evasion networks.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship is over, framing U.S. tensions as a test of Germany’s security and economic model.
Drone damage has halted the Yaroslavl refinery, adding to Russia’s fuel shortages and exposing vulnerabilities in wartime refining capacity.
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.
U.S. prosecutors allege RIS Network financed attacks on Ukraine's allies and plotted killings of Russian dissidents abroad.
The House advanced a bill allowing Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, setting up a full vote this week.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s parliament must pass difficult bills tied to billions in Western aid as defense costs and war damage widen the budget gap.
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.
A prolonged halt on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could cut global oil supply by 4%, exposing the fragility of export routes.
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.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston as wars, sanctions and Red Sea security risks complicate the economics of energy abundance.
Georgia detained ex-defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason and sabotage case tied to his comments on the Abkhazia war.
The Houthi capture of Mocha strengthens their position near Bab el-Mandeb, raising risks for oil flows and global energy prices.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with a US delegation on grain exports, energy security and the economic pressures shaping diplomacy.
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.
Norway says a drone threat over Moldova delayed Zelensky’s aircraft, underscoring the war’s widening economic and security spillover.
A reported drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and housing block, exposing risks to a key Russian export hub.
CENTCOM said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks, escalating the economic fight over oil logistics and Hormuz.
Macron is asking Brussels to craft an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France’s national law was blocked.
AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew sharp reactions from Poland, France and the Czech Republic, exposing wider European economic and political strains.
US envoys discussed concrete Ukraine war proposals with Putin before Kyiv talks, but the economic stakes depend on details still undisclosed.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption raids point to a wider wartime economy of scam call centers, asset laundering and alleged official protection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finland summons Russian ambassador after an IL-20 reconnaissance plane briefly violated Finnish airspace, reflecting rising Baltic regional tensions and security concerns.
Latvia has publicly listed 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus amid the Ukraine war, aiming to increase transparency and influence economic behavior.
NATO confirms readiness to respond to Iranian threats targeting European military bases, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions with regional economic implications.
President Trump announces a comprehensive economic war against Iran, threatening massive sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
US President Trump threatens Oman with bombing over its involvement in Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid renewed US-Iran tensions and regional instability.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots allegedly captured after airspace violations amid ongoing Middle East hostilities, complicating regional diplomatic and security efforts.
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih resulted in casualties and industrial damage, highlighting significant economic disruption amid ongoing conflict.
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.
Reports reveal at least 345 executed Ukrainian POWs and widespread torture, highlighting severe war crimes with significant legal and economic consequences amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine reports damaging strikes on four Russian naval vessels and critical port infrastructure in Novorossiysk, signaling evolving maritime tactics and economic impact.
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.
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.
Turkey has reopened its straits to commercial ships after a temporary halt linked to security concerns amid escalating Russian-Ukrainian maritime conflicts.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin fear that licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine may enable rapid, cost-effective manufacturing and technological improvements, raising strategic concerns.