Cuba's nationwide blackout amid fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions deepens the island's economic crisis and stalls diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff.
Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia’s presidency, signaling a shift toward militarized security and economic deregulation with significant regional ramifications.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounted votes at one-third of polling stations, resulting in minor vote increases for main parties amid political tensions ahead of final tally.
Uzbekistan’s Paxtakor football club reported a 50 billion UZS loss in 2025 amid reduced state funding and stalled privatization efforts, signaling wider economic shifts in the sports sector.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his run for France's 2027 presidency, highlighting a pivotal far-left challenge amid a political landscape reshaped by Macron's exit.
Tashkent's farmer markets witnessed strong profit growth in 2025, with key gains in 'Askiya' and 'Mirobod,' while some faced declines, indicating nuanced local economic shifts.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former head of Uzbekistan's metallurgical plant O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted over alleged large-scale embezzlement, triggering sector reforms.