Bolivia and the US sign a rare drug enforcement pact after 18 years, with potential impacts on European financial markets and anti-money laundering efforts.
Renewed US-Iran military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz heighten risks for UK and EU energy supplies, impacting sterling and London markets.
Russian drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Konotop cause civilian casualties and raise concerns over UK sterling and London market stability amid Eastern European tensions.
Ukraine imposes new sanctions on 32 Russian defence-linked firms and 34 individuals, extending measures with significant implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
The Economist reports Ukraine's rising offensive deep into Russia shifts the conflict dynamic, impacting UK and EU security and markets, with sterling sensitive to geopolitical risks.
Uzbekistan's new banking rule requires minimum balances on cards during debt repayments, influencing sterling flows and London market exposure.