France confronts up to 15 billion euros in potential economic losses as severe drought conditions threaten agricultural production and water availability, highlighting climate change impacts on Europe's major economies.
The US and ten allies warned that North Korean IT workers using fake identities and remote employment schemes steal roughly unknown millions to fund Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, urging governments and companies to strengthen identity verification measures.
Trump donor Konstantin Sokolov was appointed to lead a $200 million State Department-backed investment fund for Armenia, supporting a strategic trade corridor across the South Caucasus region.
The US, South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed pressure on North Korea in a trilateral security meeting.
Poland seeks increased US military presence following talks with NATO commanders, as the Pentagon considers redeploying approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, positioning Warsaw as central to NATO's evolving eastern defense strategy.
Oil prices rose 0.55% to $105.65 amid US-Iran deadlock and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while global equities traded unevenly as geopolitical uncertainty and energy supply concerns unsettled investor sentiment across markets.
The United States and Japan are developing the world's deepest undersea mine near Japan, targeting 16 million tonnes of rare earth minerals at 6,000 metres depth to reduce dependence on Chinese critical mineral exports and bolster economic security.
Egypt reopened backchannel communications with Yemen's Houthis to prevent Red Sea escalation and protect Suez Canal shipping routes, as Cairo fears Iran may pressure the group to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening billions in canal revenues.
UN chief appoints Bangladeshi diplomat as new envoy for Afghanistan
NATO allies seek to grant their top commander broader powers to counter drone threats.
Poland is open to expanding US troop presence on its territory amid potential redeployment from Germany.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Vietnam to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and stabilize critical mineral supply chains with Vietnamese leader To Lam, amid efforts to reduce China dependence as bilateral trade reached record $94.6 billion.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticizes officials over a Taliban delegation visit to Chisinau.
Latvia tightens security at key energy sites due to a perceived Russian threat.
Israel cuts diplomatic ties with EU Foreign Policy Chief amid Gaza war rift
SOCAR showcases its global energy footprint at the Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition in Baku.
China confirmed an oil tanker with Chinese crew was attacked May 4 in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no casualties while expressing concern over vessel safety amid escalating Middle East tensions and US-Iran confrontation.
Israel's Health Ministry reports 133 people were hospitalized in the past 24 hours due to the ongoing conflict with Iran and Hezbollah.