The Budget Committee of the Bundestag approved the federal budget for 2026, increasing aid to Ukraine to 11. 5 billion euros. These funds are intended for artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and the replacement of Patriot missile systems.
China's unofficial gold purchases could be 10 times higher than official figures, as the country seeks to diversify its assets away from the US dollar. China's total purchases in 2025 could reach 250 tons, more than a third of the total global demand from central banks.
An expedition of scientists discovered a strange blue substance at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, which contains lipid molecules, indicating microbial activity. This discovery could help understand the origin of life on Earth and other planets.
On the bustling streets of Tehran, there seem to be signs of change. However, according to a Reuters investigation, Iranian authorities are inviting foreigners in an attempt to "improve" the country's external image. Internal repression in Iran, on the other hand, is intensifying.
According to a European Commission study, 46 road fatalities per million inhabitants were recorded in the EU in 2023. The highest mortality rates are observed in the southeastern regions, particularly in Bulgaria, Greece, France, and Romania.
Russian invaders have deployed the command and use of mortar artillery in Pokrovsk. Units of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces are working to destroy these positions.
The US and Syria have formally agreed to jointly counter Islamist groups in the Middle East following the visit of self-proclaimed President Al-Sharaa to Washington. This meeting marked a decisive turning point in the modern history of the Middle East.
The European Union is developing a plan as part of the next stage of the trade agreement with the United States. Key aspects of the plan include: customs tariffs, investments in strategic areas, elimination of technical barriers, and the creation of economic security working groups.
More than 50% of European zoomers need training courses to interact with AI, and almost 21% rated their training as poor. This was revealed by a survey conducted by the Indeed portal and the Nuremberg Institute of Technology among 1,400 people born between 1995 and 2010.
On November 14, cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures up to +14 degrees. However, already on November 19, wet snow is possible in the west, north, and center of the country.
Sony and NCSoft are developing a free-to-play MMO game, Horizon Steel Frontiers, set in the Horizon universe, which will initially be available for mobile devices, as well as for PC via the Purple platform. The game focuses on battles with mechanical beasts and is inspired by Monster Hunter's PvE gameplay.
Emails confirm Jeffrey Epstein's attempt, a month before Trump's meeting with Putin in 2018, to pass information about Trump to Russia's top diplomat. He also corresponded about the US president's political decisions.
The White House confirmed Hungary's exemption from US sanctions on the construction of new nuclear power units by the Russian corporation Rosatom.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's coalition won the parliamentary elections on November 11, securing about 50 seats. These are the sixth elections in the country since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
70-year-old Pope Leo XIV unveiled his four favorite films released in the 20th century, ahead of a meeting with famous movie stars at the Vatican. He plans to deepen the dialogue with the world of cinema.
The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case against Giorgi Gakharia for organizing the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm during a protest action in 2019. He is accused of abuse of power and causing harm to the health of citizens.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested deploying the Self-Defense Forces in response to China's blockade of Taiwan. Beijing's Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, responded with a threat to "cut off the dirty head."
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
Unmanned systems troops have appeared in the Russian armed forces, a chief has been appointed, and regiments and units have been formed. A specialized educational institution for these troops is also promised.
Marine Le Pen will not run for president of France in 2027 if the appeals court does not overturn her current ban on participating in elections. If the appeal is rejected, she will hand over the reins to a successor.
This morning, an earthquake of magnitude 5. 2-5.3 occurred in Cyprus. Its epicenter was located 20 kilometers northeast of Paphos at a depth of 12 kilometers.
A boat with migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, 42 people are believed to have died. Seven rescued people drifted at sea for six days.
The International Energy Agency predicts that demand for oil and gas will grow for at least 25 years without global changes. This is due to the lack of new solutions in the fight against climate change and the changing position of countries regarding climate goals.
In the week from November 3 to 9, 106,789 people in Ukraine fell ill with influenza, COVID-19, and other ARVI, of whom 58,753 were children. The epidemic threshold has not been exceeded in any region, and the number of sick people has decreased by 2%.
The SBU detained a 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region who used hidden mini-cameras to spy on Ukrainian combat aircraft. He faces life imprisonment for treason.
In 2025, the growth of new cafes and restaurants more than halved, despite the fact that the number of opened individual entrepreneurs exceeds the number of closed ones. Half of the closed establishments lasted less than a year and a half, and a quarter - less than six months.
Three incidents of maritime piracy were recorded off the coast of Somalia in October, reminiscent of the chaos of past decades. The resurgence is linked to the threat from the Houthis in Yemen and tensions between the countries of the Horn of Africa.
Venezuela has announced the launch of the "Independence Plan 2025," which involves a "mass mobilization" of military forces in response to US "imperialism. " This decision was made after US President Donald Trump's statements about possible ground operations.
Thousands protested in Belgrade against the demolition of the former Yugoslav army headquarters. The Serbian parliament passed a law allowing Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury hotel and residential complex on the site.
