US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to simplify federal regulations for commercial space launches. Shares of AIRO Group, Satellogic, and Rocket Lab USA rose, some by more than 11%.
Two fraudsters demanded 5. 6 million UAH for changing the article for a suspect in drug smuggling. They were detained while receiving the funds.
Russia seeks to discuss the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe at the Alaska summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia wants to include this topic in negotiations regarding the future of the war in Ukraine.
Russia is facing financial difficulties due to India's reduction in oil purchases. Moscow is offering Urals oil to China at a discount, but Beijing will not be able to fully compensate for the lost volumes.
China is imposing sanctions against Lithuanian UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas. This is in response to EU measures against two Chinese financial institutions that cooperated with Russia.
US President Donald Trump rated his phone conversation with European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 10 out of 10. The conversation took place two days before the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Ukrainian public servants declare millions in gifts from relatives, which often exceed the donors' incomes. The NACP reveals signs of illicit enrichment and the absence of supporting documents.
US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
Italian F-35 fighter jets, based in Estonia, were scrambled in response to provocative flights by Russian Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft. This is the first time F-35s have been scrambled as part of a NATO air policing mission.
Germany has set up a "secret room" without windows for a virtual summit of European leaders to avoid interference. All participants surrender their phones, and translators are not allowed.
The International Energy Agency forecasts a sharp drop in oil prices in 2026 due to oversupply and declining demand. The price of a Brent barrel could fall to $58, which will affect the cost of gasoline.
The US is installing tracking devices on high-tech Nvidia and AMD chips to prevent their illegal diversion to China. The Chinese leadership is urging domestic companies to avoid using American AI chips.
A man has been detained in Kyiv who created fake Telegram channels of regional military administration heads and collected money for the Armed Forces. He defrauded entrepreneurs of at least UAH 600,000.
Researcher Nils Van der Elst from Sweden has discovered an enzyme that makes resistant bacteria susceptible to antibiotics. This method is inexpensive and can be used in combination with existing drugs.
Real Madrid has categorically rejected plans to hold a La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami. The club believes this would set an unacceptable precedent with serious consequences for football.
The fifth installment of "Shrek" has been moved from December 2026 to June 30, 2027. The film will be directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon.
The Pakistani army neutralized 50 Tehrik-i-Taliban militants in Balochistan province. This happened over four days along the border with Afghanistan.
Putin held a phone conversation with Kim Jong Un, discussing the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation and upcoming talks with Trump. The meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.
The EU and over 24 countries are calling on Israel to urgently allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached a critical level, with 2.4 million residents at risk of starvation.
A mother with four children, aged from one and a half to 15 years old, left the temporarily occupied territory, where the family lived under constant pressure. The children saw their father for the first time in over three years.
An explosion at the US Steel plant in Pennsylvania resulted in two deaths and ten injuries. The company promises a thorough investigation into the causes of the incident.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine recorded an increase in passenger traffic for entry in July and August. In July, almost 4.2 million citizens crossed the border in both directions.
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH suspended an employee due to suspicions of contacts with Russian institutions and the "Reichsbürger" movement. The employee did not have access to strategic data, but the company launched an internal investigation.
Donald Trump has softened his stance on the head of Intel after previously demanding his resignation. Now Tan will cooperate with the US government to overcome losses in the chip business.
Dry, sunny weather with no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +24 to +30 degrees.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health reminded about the necessity of vaccinating children before the start of the school year. This prevents the spread of infectious diseases and is a mandatory condition for enrollment in educational institutions.
Adidas released footwear that copies traditional sandals of Mexico's indigenous peoples without attribution. Mexican authorities demand compensation from Adidas for borrowing the style of local communities.
Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian presidential candidate, died two months after being shot during a campaign speech. The 39-year-old politician recently underwent several operations, but his condition worsened.
Armenia and Azerbaijan initialed a peace agreement in the USA. The treaty provides for the renunciation of territorial claims and the obligation not to resort to force.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that the new peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia emphasizes the futility of Russia's efforts in Karabakh. The agreement brokered by Trump is a humiliation for Moscow.
