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The Russian hacker group Turla, affiliated with the Federal Security Service (FSB), has targeted critical infrastructure, energy, and defense sectors in Slovakia. While the European Union has responded with extensive sanctions, the Slovak government has remained silent, refusing to summon the Russian ambassador or convene the State Security Council. Targeting Slovakia’s Critical Infrastructure According to … Read more

Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries logistics facilities in Russia have killed at least 9 workers and injured dozens, according to reports from regional governors and the company’s founder. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks, citing the sites’ roles in supplying military components, while the company faces significant economic damage. The recent wave of Ukrainian drone … Read more

The European Union officially adopted its 21st package of sanctions against Russia on July 23, 2026, marking the largest such action taken by the bloc in four years. The new measures are designed to cripple the Russian economy and its military-industrial complex, specifically targeting the financial sector, energy resources, and the infrastructure supporting the ongoing … Read more

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that a U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. The deal, signed Wednesday, allows for U.S.-led development of civilian nuclear facilities, but its approval now faces new uncertainty as the administration links energy cooperation to regional normalization with Israel. Terms of the … Read more

Following a series of U.S. airstrikes in Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued direct threats against British military facilities, alleging that U.K. bases are being used to support American operations. The escalating conflict has led to regional instability, including threats to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. IRGC Threats Against British Military Infrastructure … Read more

Indonesia is expanding its foreign exchange (FX) retention exemptions for natural resource exporters to include China, Australia, and Canada, alongside the United States. Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto confirmed the policy shift on Thursday, July 23, 2026, aiming to strengthen domestic liquidity and support the rupiah while honoring established bilateral trade agreements. The Indonesian … Read more

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that the United States will inflict "major military punishment" on Iran and its Houthi allies if the militant group continues to target Saudi oil tankers. The warning followed a claim by the Yemen-based Houthis that they used drones and missiles to strike two Saudi vessels, the Encelia and the Layla, … Read more

Oil prices have experienced significant volatility and upward pressure, with Brent crude reaching as high as $98 per barrel, as the ongoing military confrontation between the United States and Iran raises global concerns regarding the security of energy supplies. The escalation has heightened fears of potential disruptions to shipping lanes, particularly through the strategic Strait … Read more

Investors from the Arab region and international markets have initiated a significant sell-off of “hot money”—foreign capital invested in Egyptian government debt instruments—amidst a sharp escalation in military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to المصري اليوم, Arab investors recently led a sell-off wave exceeding 15.6 billion Egyptian pounds, while foreign investors recorded … Read more

Thai gold prices closed down 400 baht on July 23, 2026, after a volatile day featuring 21 price adjustments. The decline followed heavy profit-taking in the global spot market and a strengthening Thai baht, bringing gold bars to a closing sell price of 65,500 baht. The market on Thursday was defined by extreme instability. While … Read more