The newsroom team.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Robert Fico’s flight to Moscow on May 9, reflecting geopolitical tensions impacting European airspace and regional fintech sectors.
Geopolitical tensions in Iran trigger aviation fuel shortages, forcing airlines to cut flights and prompting calls for coordinated EU response amid economic and fintech sector impacts.
Peter Madyar’s Tisa party wins Hungary’s parliamentary majority amidst contested district results involving alleged voter confusion tactics, raising election security concerns.
Drone strikes on Russian oil depots ignite fires without casualties, raising cybersecurity and operational risks for critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
The US has extended its waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments until May 16, raising concerns about sanction evasion and implications for fintech compliance and digital payments.
Trump rejects NATO help securing Strait of Hormuz, calling alliance ineffective. European nations lead peaceful mission to protect vital shipping lanes amid Middle East tensions.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former chairman of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, faces international charges for alleged embezzlement, raising corporate governance concerns.
Pope Leo XIV denounces exploitation and war, linking religious manipulation to broader impacts on global stability and economic systems amid his Africa tour.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until Russian oil flows resume via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine, impacting EU energy and financial policies.
Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv critical infrastructure caused power outages affecting 6,000 customers, highlighting ongoing risks to energy and digital services.
Germany's Koblenz military museum restricts access for Uzbek citizens and others amid enhanced security laws, highlighting the intersection of security and digital access.
Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, fueled by diversified income streams and expanding loan portfolios amid rising market competition.