Moscow says the initiative requires consent from all parties, including Iran, and its prospects remain unclear.
Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would amount to leaving the EEU, escalating a dispute with implications for trade and finance.
Daniel Driscoll's reported resignation adds uncertainty around Pentagon procurement, cybersecurity priorities and defense-tech market signals.
Foreign investment in Germany rose 50% to 86 billion euros in 2025, led by Britain and EU investors as US capital sharply declined.
Reuters reports the U.S. told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, extending pressure across finance and payments.
A debate over the cost of a first ID card in Uzbekistan is focusing attention on affordability, digital access and how regional peers price core identity documents.
Uzbekistan auctions its state-owned Fonon jewelry plant stake for 316.7 billion UZS, highlighting challenges in financial recovery and digital asset management.
Meta’s $18B settlement mandates sweeping child-safety reforms relying on imperfect age-verification tech, underscoring challenges in balancing safety and privacy in digital platforms.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of a public administration program after her UN General Assembly chairmanship ends in 2024.
Ilya Remeslo, once a pro-Kremlin blogger, now faces up to 10 years in detention after criticizing Putin and the war, under charges of spreading fake news about the Russian military.