The UN Secretariat is preparing to cut its budget by $3. 7 billion by 20% and lay off about 6,900 employees. The reason is the financial crisis, in particular due to non-payment of contributions by the United States.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 Shahed-type attack UAVs and two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. Air defense forces neutralized 56 enemy UAVs in the east, south, and north of the country.
Artist Banksy has unveiled a new work on Instagram. The photo shows a lighthouse painted on a wall, and the words: "I want to be who you saw me as."
European gas prices rose amid speculation that US court decisions on Trump's tariffs could increase demand. The market remains volatile due to uncertainty.
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy is relentlessly attacking the positions of the Armed Forces, inflicting air strikes and shelling.
The Ministry of Economy is developing a new export strategy until 2030 with a focus on the production of high value-added products and the "Made in Ukraine" policy. Key goals include increasing exports to $77 billion.
India is forecasting a record wheat harvest in 2025 – 117. 5 million tons. A record rice harvest of 149 million tons is also expected, which will increase total grain production to 354 million tons.
From May 30, 2025, the number of lanes for trucks will be reduced at the "Shehyni – Medyka" checkpoint due to construction works. Customs officers advise choosing alternative checkpoints.
The Judo Federation of Ukraine will boycott the World Championship in Hungary due to the admission of Belarusians under the national flag. IJF confirmed the admission of Belarusian athletes to competitions from June 1, 2025.
On the morning of May 29, Russian troops attacked Beryslav with a drone, killing two men. A criminal investigation has been launched into the war crime.
A P-3 maritime patrol plane crashed in South Korea, killing all four servicemen on board. The plane crashed on a mountain during a training flight.
Currently - May rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls. From the beginning of June, the air temperature will fluctuate within +23...+26 degrees.
On May 27, a large-scale forest fire occurred near Lyman due to an air strike on the village of Brusivka. Rescuers localized the burning of forest litter on an area of 154.9 hectares.
In Odesa, a 31-year-old driver shot a 39-year-old pedestrian who made a remark. The shooter was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison.
Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on a farm in the Horokhiv community of Mykolaiv region. Four employees were injured, three of them in serious condition.
Gas transmission system operators from five countries have offered a joint product for gas transportation from Greece to Ukraine. The auction for booking capacity for June will take place on May 29.
The Russians are attacking with assault groups in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, increasing the intensity. Their information field demonstrates a lack of intention to stop the war.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles. According to him, the use of these weapons systems requires long-term training of Ukrainian soldiers.
On the night of May 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 Shahed-type strike UAVs, 56 of which were neutralized. Hits were recorded in 9 front-line locations.
A military plane crashed in the mountains of Pohang City, in southeastern South Korea. Witnesses report smoke rising from the crash site.
Cosmetic brand e. l.f. will acquire Rhode, Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, for $1 billion. Bieber will become the chief creative officer, and Rhode plans to launch at Sephora.
205 combat clashes were recorded on the front line last day. Most attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk direction, the operation in the Kursk direction continues.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, has been flooded by rats, leading to an increase in morbidity. Local authorities have declared an epidemic and are taking measures to combat pests.
In the morning, the enemy attacked the village of Verkhnya Tersa, Zaporizhzhia region, with KABs. Houses were destroyed, people are under the rubble.
At night, Russian troops attacked Sumy region with strike drones. There is one dead, one wounded, damaged civilian infrastructure and burned-down farm warehouses.
Billionaire Elon Musk announced the end of his work in Donald Trump's administration. He thanked the president for the opportunity to reduce unproductive spending in the US government.
Russian troops shelled Nikopolshchyna and Synelnykivshchyna in Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging houses and solar panels. Three people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
Due to bad weather in the Poltava region, 7 settlements in the Hadyatska, Dikanska and Kobelyatska communities were de-energized. More than 500 consumers were left without electricity.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 11 Ukrainian children were rescued from temporarily occupied territories. Among those rescued are children with difficult stories and separation from loved ones.
Svitlovodsk in the Kirovohrad region is suffering from the consequences of the night attack of the Russian Federation and heavy rain. Dozens of houses were damaged, help with building materials is needed.
