The European Parliament approved a €115 million Agile programme to fund SMEs, startups and scaleups developing disruptive defence technologies.
Putin’s Valdai remarks renewed nuclear warnings and Western blame, adding geopolitical pressure on payments, crypto, cybersecurity and tech markets.
Major AI developers signed a nonbinding Trump agreement on safety oversight, with implications for fintech, payments and cybersecurity risk.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading war globally and said Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ability to finance and prolong the conflict.
Friedrich Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, with implications for Germany’s economy, security and digital sectors.
Russia’s three-day Duma vote begins as officials warn of AI-generated polling-place videos and extend voting to occupied Ukrainian territories.
Trump warned of steep tariffs or a trade halt with Europe if the EU’s expanding Canada partnership is deemed hostile by Washington.
Canada is negotiating entry into the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan while pursuing AI, supercomputing and digital trade ties with Brussels.
Macron is pushing for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s top constitutional body blocked a national law.
Uzbekistan launches a national navigation system and unified digital platform to enhance fintech, public administration, and digital infrastructure, aiming to boost IT exports and startup growth.
The EU has summoned the Russian envoy after missile strikes on a Kyiv arms exhibition and Latvian consulate, highlighting growing concerns over drone warfare and digital defense technologies.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe highlights how AI-powered drones drastically cut Russian soldier survival times in Ukraine, reshaping warfare and defense tech investment landscapes.
North Korea has tested advanced tactical and cruise missiles featuring AI-guided navigation, enhancing precision targeting near South Korea's border.
SpaceX files for a historic IPO aiming to raise $75 billion, revealing detailed finances and highlighting its impact on digital economy and tech sectors.
The UK plans an £18 billion defense budget increase, impacting fintech, cybersecurity, and tech sectors amid political challenges facing PM Starmer.
Ukraine and Germany accelerate cooperation on air defense and drone production, including AI-driven technologies, to bolster Kyiv’s protection amid ongoing missile attacks.
Trump's Beijing visit with Xi Jinping focuses on trade, energy security, and tech cooperation, influencing global fintech and digital economy sectors.
The BBC plans to cut about 10% of its staff to accelerate digital transformation amid financial pressures and changing media consumption patterns.