Senior defense officials have held talks with GM, Ford and other manufacturers about shifting capacity to arms production.
Finland has seized €3.7 million in Russian assets following Ukraine's Naftogaz efforts to enforce a $5 billion arbitration award related to seized Crimean property.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's Leningrad region disrupted airspace hours before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, raising digital security concerns.
Rheinmetall's €5.7B contract with Romania, funded by the EU's SAFE defense fund, advances defense tech, local production, and digital finance integration in European security.
The EU plans to restrict US cloud service providers like Microsoft and Google from government contracts to enhance digital sovereignty and address data security concerns.
Donald Trump harshly criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes, highlighting risks to regional stability and US diplomatic efforts amid escalating conflict.
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have caused casualties and infrastructure damage, raising concerns over impacts on digital infrastructure, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Delayed payments from the US and China threaten the UN's budget stability, forcing drastic cuts and operational changes with broader fintech sector implications.
The US has clandestinely assisted about 70 commercial vessels through Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz, impacting maritime security and digital tracking systems amid ongoing tensions.
Drone strikes on residential buildings in Kharkiv and Odesa injured seven and caused fires, highlighting emerging cybersecurity and infrastructure risks in urban centers.