G7 trade ministers meet in Paris to address industrial policy and trade resilience amid rising global economic tensions and U.S. tariff threats. The talks focus on critical minerals and coordinating a unified response among major economies.

European Union finance ministers warn they will consider retaliatory measures if US President Donald Trump moves forward with a proposed 25% tariff on EU-manufactured cars and trucks.

European Union finance ministers have stated that the bloc will consider all retaliatory options if US President Donald Trump proceeds with his threat to impose a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from the EU.

Turkey unveils the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials claim the system features a 6,000 km range and a 3,000 kg explosive payload capacity.

Turkey has unveiled the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials state the missile has a range of 6,000 km and a 3,000 kg payload capacity.

Canary Islands leader rejects docking of Hantavirus-hit cruise ship, demands urgent meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

The leader of the Canary Islands has refused to allow a cruise ship affected by a Hantavirus outbreak to dock, while requesting an urgent meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Russian industrial investment sentiment drops to 2008-2009 crisis levels as GDP contracts by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data. High interest rates continue to restrict business activity across the manufacturing sector.

According to the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian industrial investment sentiment has declined to 2008-2009 crisis levels, with only 38% of companies viewing investment levels as normal. Additionally, the Ministry of Economic Development estimates a 0.3% year-on-year decline in GDP for the first quarter of 2026.