Russia
Russia widens its tax net as war spending drains financial buffers
Mining profits, investment income, online imports and foreign-company assets are targeted as the budget deficit exceeds revised plans.
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Europe
Canada and the EU test an alliance deeper than trade but short of membership
A Montreal summit will open talks on defence, minerals, research and mobility, although EU governments dispute the proposed “associate member” label.
Asia
Armenia ratifies US-backed transit framework while reserving sovereign control
The TRIPP company would be 74% US-owned for an initial 49 years, but infrastructure in Armenia remains under Armenian jurisdiction and key corporate documents are unfinished.
Asia
Armenia frames regional trade as a practical guarantee of peace with Azerbaijan
Ararat Mirzoyan argues that rail links, reciprocal markets and US-backed investment can make renewed conflict economically costly for every participant.
China
France says rare-earth dependence on China can be reduced within five years
Mining and refining projects are advancing, but high-performance magnet manufacturing remains the bottleneck in a supply chain dominated by China.
United States
US proposes wider controls on high-tech investment in strategic rivals
The Treasury plan would cover AI, biotechnology, hypersonics and supercomputing across China, Russia, Iran, Cuba and North Korea.
Africa
North Africa outlook points to converging political, economic and security strains
Protests in Tunisia, division in Libya, fiscal pressure in Egypt and a Sahel emergency are interacting with sharper competition among outside powers.
Asia
Central Asia seeks US capital but resists the governance conditions it requires
Rubio's visit raised expectations for trade and transport investment, yet weak courts, opaque deals and difficult geography continue to deter capital.
Asia
APEC finance chiefs warn trade imbalances threaten regional stability
A joint statement called rebalancing a common interest but offered no concrete measures before leaders meet in Shenzhen next month.
Europe
Belgium turns Kazakhstan state visit into strategic partnership drive
A royal visit to Astana and Almaty will advance a 2026-2029 diplomatic roadmap and agreements spanning trade, logistics, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, universities and medical innovation.
Europe
French school protests spread as clashes close about 400 high schools
High-school students demanding better classrooms, staffing and funding clashed with police across France, while the government combined mass arrests, closures and promises of dialogue amid escalating violence.
Africa
Morocco's first female prime minister faces test between symbolism and reform
Fatima Zahra Mansouri's appointment breaks a political barrier, but advocates say its lasting significance will depend on legal reform, cabinet powers and progress on Morocco's long-delayed family code.