Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) became Taiwan's new leader. But his victory is not triumphant: China favoured a different result and reacted harshly, while at the same time the DPP lost its majority in parliament, which could complicate Lai's political future.
2023 set a record as the warmest year on record with an average temperature increase of 1. 45 degrees; the WMO warns that 2024 could be hotter due to El Niño.
Law enforcement officers detained a criminal group that illegally sold weapons and ammunition from the combat zone. The detainees were taken during one of the transactions.
A collaborator from Kharkiv region was sentenced to 10 years for propaganda and aiding and abetting Russian looters. He headed a Russian administrative unit and facilitated the export of stolen property.
China calls for restraint after US and UK airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
Ukraine is advancing its climate policy by drafting a law on greenhouse gas emission quotas, which is key to EU integration, and planning the full launch of an ETS by 2026.
According to Oleksandr Tarnavsky, commander of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops, foreigners who are lured into the Russian armed forces receive less than two weeks of general military training.
Ukrainian pensioners abroad can now apply for a pension online using the Pension Fund's portal and digital authentication, such as "Diia Pidpis".
Global music streaming grew to 7. 1 trillion in 2023, with on-demand audio streams reaching a record 4 trillion, an increase of 33.7% year-on-year.
U. S. Republicans seek to limit presidential parole powers in immigration by tying them to a $106 billion security package, including aid to Ukraine; Democrats oppose.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, former England coach, said that he has been fighting cancer for a year and has an uncertain prognosis.
In 2023, the Ukrainian police seized 3 tons of drugs worth more than UAH 785 million and sent 32,000 criminal indictments to court.
A state of emergency was declared in Papua New Guinea after violent riots over a pay cut for civil servants left 16 people dead. Prime Minister Marape deployed more than 1,000 troops to restore order.
The NEURC approved Ukrenergo's UAH 4. 4 billion investment program aimed at restoring and strengthening Ukraine's energy infrastructure after the attack. More than 60% of the program is new construction.
An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized after a Russian shelling in Kherson. Earlier, 108 attacks were recorded in the region.
The IIHF suspends Israeli hockey teams from participating in the World Championships for security reasons until the safety of the participants is ensured.
EU representative Thierry Breton recalls that Trump said the US would not help Europe in the event of an attack; Trump also previously warned that the US could withdraw from NATO.
Ukrainian troops successfully strike Russian air defenses in Crimea, hoping that ballistic missiles will further challenge Russian capabilities.
In Melitopol, more than 35,000 residents have renounced their Russian citizenship; 70,000 are subject to hostile persecution.
Satellite images confirm that the Ukrainian strike damaged a Russian military base in occupied Crimea, 120 kilometers from the front line.
Civilians in the Kherson region were injured as a result of intense Russian shelling, and one woman had to have her leg amputated.
Global electric vehicle sales growth slowed to 31% in 2023 from 60% in 2022. It is also expected to slow further as Germany faces subsidy cuts and consumers expect cheaper models.
Voyager 2 data revealed magnetic jets around Jupiter, a discovery that is important for studying processes and structures on the gas giant. It is assumed that magnetic jets may be present on other planets.
Finland maintains a closed border with Russia due to the continued activity of Russia, as confirmed by Finnish government sources to Iltalehti.
The SBI has sent to court charges against a group of people for smuggling persons of military age to Slovakia; the court will consider the case with a possible 9-year prison term.
Famous Russian gerontologist Vladimir Khavinson, known for his anti-aging research and ties to Putin, has died at the age of 77, although he had previously planned to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Finnish President Niinistö and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed the Balticconnector gas pipeline and the consequences of the war in Ukraine. They emphasized long-term bilateral relations and global challenges.
A fire at a Kyiv car wash has caused traffic disruptions, and emergency services are responding.
Iran intends to provide Russia with a faster Shahed drone, which could potentially complicate Ukraine's defense. An agreement with Russia to provide Iran with ballistic missiles is also likely.
The United Kingdom pledges to support Ukraine in the coming years and calls for an increase in military production to counter Russia's transition to a wartime economy.
