The UN faces a financial crisis due to delayed US and China payments, prompting budget cuts that impact peacekeeping and humanitarian programs globally.
Putin’s close officials warned against harsh internet restrictions fearing harm to Russia’s startups and economy, but the president prioritized security amid growing public discontent.
EU's High Representative warns that Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-rule tactics threatening the bloc's unity, impacting Europe's startup and venture capital ecosystem.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence in Hong Kong highlights increased political risks for startups and venture capitalists operating in the region’s evolving innovation ecosystem.
China’s renewed interest in U.S. oil and soybean imports signals shifting trade dynamics with potential impacts on energy and agri-tech startups and the venture capital landscape.
Trump’s Beijing visit with Xi Jinping signals potential cooperation on trade and rare earths, impacting tech startups and venture capital across US-China relations.
Uzbekistan’s halt in gold exports has caused a near 30% drop in exports, reshaping trade dynamics and impacting venture capital and startup opportunities in the region.
Tencent and Kaspi.kz management acquire a major stake in Kazakhstan's fintech leader, bolstering the regional startup and innovation ecosystem.
Lithuania and Latvia block Slovak PM Robert Fico’s flight to Moscow for May 9 Victory Day, reflecting ongoing EU-Russia tensions impacting regional connectivity.
Germany’s Bundeswehr Military Technology Museum has restricted access to visitors from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries due to new security laws.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.