Yemen’s mobilization call and Houthi gains near key waterways add pressure to Gulf trade, energy prices and regional startup investment.
The Chemmani mass grave investigation has renewed scrutiny of Sri Lanka’s wartime accountability and the rule-of-law risks facing investors.
Uzbekistan launches a subsidy covering up to 50% of costs for modern swimming pool projects, fostering startup growth in tourism, sports infrastructure, and health tech.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa refusals for Russian applicants in 2025, reflecting EU policy shifts and impacting tourism and cross-border tech startup activities.
Belarusian authorities advise citizens to avoid traveling to Russia due to safety concerns amid drone attacks, impacting cross-border mobility and potentially affecting the tech startup ecosystem.
Russian missile attacks in Kyiv have damaged the National Museum "Chernobyl" and other cultural sites, threatening historical preservation and the city’s innovation ecosystem.
The UAE’s secret strikes on Iran amid escalating attacks highlight regional security shifts impacting Gulf tech investment and startup ecosystems.