The Russian Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical checks for contract soldiers, underscoring recruitment struggles amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Anti-government protests in Serbia disrupt political stability, posing risks to the country’s tech startups and venture capital landscape amid ongoing unrest.
Tens of thousands protested in London on May 16 in opposing rallies, highlighting social tensions that may impact the UK’s tech startup and venture capital ecosystem.
Uzbek banks report a 30.88% deposit increase in Q1 2026, boosting liquidity and creating new opportunities for startup funding and venture capital investment.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.