Donald Trump proposes the US host the next FIFA World Cup independently or with China, excluding Canada and Mexico, reflecting shifts in global sports diplomacy and economic strategy.
The US is advancing plans to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iranian influence and diversify energy export routes amid rising Middle East tensions.
US envoy Stephen Witkoff travels to Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran, delayed by Lebanon conflict, with major economic stakes tied to ceasefire and sanctions relief.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Leningrad region days before the St. Petersburg Economic Forum highlight rising geopolitical risks impacting global economic cooperation.
US President Trump views Putin's possible attendance at the 2026 G20 Miami summit as beneficial, signaling potential shifts in global economic diplomacy amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.