Panic in Moscow — Kremlin turns to Chinese yuan to plug $63B budget hole as sanctions crush oil income
Russia is preparing to issue government bonds in China’s currency, the yuan, for the first time. The plan is designed to help cover a...
Lithuanian Railways ends oil shipments tied to sanctioned Russian energy firms
Lithuania has announced a major decision that is attracting strong attention across Europe. The country’s state-owned railway company has confirmed that it will stop...
China stuns the internet — influencers must now show degrees to talk about health, law, or finance
China has brought a strict new rule for social media creators that has surprised many across the world. From 25 October 2025, influencers in...
Bulgaria moves fast to protect fuel supplies — Parliament bans diesel and jet fuel exports after U.S. sanctions on Russia’s Lukoil
Bulgaria has taken a firm and urgent step to protect its fuel supplies after international sanctions were placed on Russia’s Lukoil, which operates in...
Washington stuns observers: sanctions dropped against Milorad Dodik and 40 allies despite years of corruption claims
The United States has lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and more than 40 of his associates, sparking strong reactions across the...