The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine, recognizing its progress under the EFF program amid war, despite delays in structural reforms and revised growth forecasts.
Russia has reached its highest weekly maritime oil export levels since early 2026, despite falling global prices and renewed competition from Iranian crude following US-Iran diplomatic progress.
Eduardo Bolsonaro is sentenced to over four years in prison for lobbying US sanctions against Brazil and barred from public office amid escalating political tensions.
Violent protests in Belgrade expose deep political instability in Serbia, challenging governance and economic stability ahead of crucial 2026 elections.
US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran Strait blockade, Taiwan tensions, and trade, signaling potential shifts in global economic dynamics.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising risks of sustained inflation and food security concerns.
Germany considers President Steinmeier to represent the EU in Ukraine peace talks with Russia, amid skepticism over Moscow's negotiation intentions and strategic motives.
Uzbekistan’s March 2026 auto sales surged 11% month-on-month, with new and used light vehicles reaching 78,000 units, signaling a stable growth phase and rising electric vehicle adoption.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former head of Uzbekistan's metallurgical plant O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted over alleged large-scale embezzlement, triggering sector reforms.