In Odesa region, a border guard inspector has been notified of suspicion for transporting men to the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. He faces 7–9 years in prison.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated in Vilnius that Europe is not ready to detect and destroy Russian drones with economically effective means. He emphasized the need to include Ukraine in the common defense.
In the Lviv region, customs officers detained a Volkswagen Crafter minibus carrying undeclared branded items from Gucci, Dior, and others, worth approximately UAH 500,000. The driver was held accountable for violating customs regulations.
On October 18, a cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures dropping to +3+8 degrees, occasional rain with wet snow, and gusty winds. In the South, East, and Dnipropetrovsk region, temperatures will reach +12+17 degrees.
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity. She was found guilty of brutally suppressing protests that led to the overthrow of her government in the summer of 2024.
Oil prices fell to $63. 95 per barrel on November 17 due to the resumption of loading at a key export hub in Russia. Brent futures fell by 0.68%, and WTI by 0.8%.
Actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. This is his first award after four nominations.
As a result of anti-government protests in Mexico, 100 police officers and 20 civilians were injured. The demonstrations, organized by "Sombrero Movement" and "Mexican Generation Z", were aimed against instability, corruption and the government's policy on drug cartels.
Poland, in cooperation with Finnish manufacturer ICEYE and Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności No 1, is launching its first SAR military satellite. The launch will take place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on November 22 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
On October 16, the invaders attacked a car with a drone in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. Three people sustained mine-blast injuries and contusion.
The federal government of the European country is investing 100 million euros in modern drone defense systems, including interceptors. The move is aimed at combating illegal drones appearing over German territory.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced personnel decisions at ARMA, awaiting a reaction regarding employees who appear in NABU materials. The government is preparing to update a number of agencies, including the NEURC and the State Property Fund.
Ukraine's defense forces struck the facilities of the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region. The plant has an annual processing volume of almost 9 million tons and produces over 20 types of products, including jet fuel.
On November 17, Ukraine is expected to warm up to +15-17 degrees Celsius, but with strong winds of up to 15-20 m/s. Rains are possible in the west of the country, no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
Russian leader's aide Yuriy Ushakov stated that contacts between Moscow and Washington regarding the meeting between Putin and Trump are ongoing. The meeting itself has been postponed for some time.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to submit a draft law on updating the composition of the National Commission and changing the leadership of the State Inspectorates for Nuclear and Energy Supervision. Changes in the leadership of ARMA and the State Property Fund are also planned.
The UK government plans extensive changes to the country's migration policy, aiming to reduce the number of boat crossings and asylum applications. Even those who have already been granted asylum will only be allowed to remain in the UK temporarily.
On the night of November 16, Ukraine repelled an enemy air attack, which included an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 176 attack UAVs. According to preliminary data, 139 enemy drones were destroyed in the north, south, and east of the country.
For the first time in 12 years, Catholic bishops in the United States have condemned Donald Trump's tightening immigration policy. They called for "sensible immigration reform" and expressed concern about the conditions in which migrants are held.
The Finnish Armed Forces will relocate their headquarters to Norfolk, USA, in 2026, falling under NATO's command structure. This decision was announced by Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen, although the move was initially planned for early 2025.
Actress Michelle Yeoh, Oscar winner for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," will receive the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlinale. The award ceremony will take place on February 12 at the opening of the film festival.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his government would challenge the EU's plan to end Russian energy imports by the end of 2027. Orbán considers this plan a violation of European law and an attempt to circumvent the right of veto on sanctions.
The UN refugee agency reported tens of thousands missing after the capture of El Fasher in Darfur. 10,236 new displaced persons were registered between November 9 and 12, bringing the total to 99,128.
Six Ukrzaliznytsia employees have been exposed in Zakarpattia for stealing diesel fuel from locomotives and selling it to local residents. The theft of almost 5,000 liters of fuel has been documented, causing damages exceeding 300,000 hryvnias.
A new study has found that the diversity in dog appearance existed thousands of years before modern breeding. Scientists discovered physical differences in early domesticated dogs more than 10,000 years ago.
The Dutch government has temporarily taken control of Nexperia, one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturers. This decision is aimed at countering China's influence and could prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions.
Brazilian footballer Oscar, former Chelsea star, is ending his career at 34 due to heart problems confirmed by examination. The diagnosis is vasovagal syncope, which leads to temporary loss of consciousness.
The total market value of cryptocurrencies is declining, and Bitcoin has fallen to less than $96,000. Exchange-traded funds investing in Bitcoin have experienced outflows of $870 million.
Google has offered the EU measures to avoid splitting its online advertising business after a €2. 95 billion fine. The company announced changes to its advertising services, but Brussels has yet to decide whether to accept these commitments.
Billie Eilish criticized Elon Musk for accumulating wealth, claiming that he could have spent his money on philanthropic goals. The singer shared an infographic stating that Musk could end world hunger and rebuild Gaza.
