
Yemen Mobilization Call Raises New Risks for Gulf Trade and Startups
Yemen’s mobilization call and Houthi gains near key waterways add pressure to Gulf trade, energy prices and regional startup investment.

Yemen’s mobilization call and Houthi gains near key waterways add pressure to Gulf trade, energy prices and regional startup investment.

Kaluga and Zabaykalsky are restoring gasoline limits as refinery strikes deepen Russia's fuel crisis and pressure logistics-heavy startups.

A major drone attack around Moscow killed two people, disrupted airports and hit infrastructure, raising fresh risks for startups and investors.

Drone damage at Yaroslavl’s YANOS refinery adds fuel-supply risk for Russian startups, logistics operators and venture investors.

Strikes on Syzran and Taganrog damaged refinery, logistics and industrial assets, highlighting rising risk for infrastructure-linked startups.

Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and energy infrastructure in Odesa, Kyiv region and Mykolaiv, injuring two people.

Houthi control near Bab el-Mandeb could raise oil and shipping risks, pressuring startups exposed to energy costs and global supply chains.

Russian strikes killed civilians in Sumy and Mykolaiv and damaged port, warehouse and postal infrastructure critical to Ukraine’s economy.

Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv and nearby industrial and logistics sites, raising operational risks for Ukraine’s startup ecosystem.

Uzbekistan puts state-owned Gold Moon jewelry plant up for auction, offering investors a chance to modernize a traditional sector amid ongoing financial challenges.

Drone attacks on Ozon’s Krasnodar and Stavropol logistics centers cause fires and operational halts, disrupting Russia's e-commerce supply chain and impacting tech startups.

A fire at Wildberries’ logistics hub in Voronezh amid drone attack threats disrupts e-commerce supply chains, impacting Russia's tech startups and VC-backed retail innovation.

Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks to address earthquake aid and democratic reforms, which could impact the country's tech startup ecosystem and venture capital investment.

Ukrainian strikes have targeted Wildberries warehouses in Russia and Crimea, disrupting logistics operations crucial to the country's e-commerce ecosystem and affecting about 10% of the company's facilities.

Drone attacks on Russian regions have targeted critical logistics hubs including Wildberries warehouses, posing challenges for tech startups and investors reliant on stable supply chains.

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei introduces geopolitical uncertainty impacting Middle Eastern tech startups, venture capital, and regional innovation dynamics.

US plans to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list may unlock significant venture capital and startup investment opportunities in Syria's recovering tech ecosystem.

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, affecting the stability of the tech startup ecosystem.

Russian strikes across Ukraine cause casualties and infrastructure damage, threatening the stability of the country’s tech startups and venture capital ecosystem.

Tencent and Kaspi.kz management acquire a major stake in Kazakhstan's fintech leader, bolstering the regional startup and innovation ecosystem.

Tashkent's agricultural and automotive markets saw significant profit growth in 2025, creating new opportunities for startups and venture capital investors in the region.