The US imposed sanctions on five Cuban state firms controlling 40% of GDP, focusing on GAESA-linked companies amid heightened bilateral tensions and legal rulings favoring US businesses.
G7 leaders pledge new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas sectors and increase military aid to Ukraine, including advanced weaponry and support for domestic arms production.
Armenia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority, reinforcing Pashinyan’s pro-EU course amid opposition challenges and Russian economic pressures.
Russian drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Konotop cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, highlighting evolving security threats and business risks in conflict zones.
Rosneft advisor Andrey Bezrukov warns Russia may remain in a state of war for decades, urging economic and defense restructuring amid rising security risks and evolving threats.
Russia's elite warn Putin against harsh internet restrictions due to economic losses and public dissatisfaction amid rising digital controls and social strains.
Israeli forces detained several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, reinforcing the ongoing maritime blockade and complicating relief efforts.