The disbursement of a €4. 1 billion tranche of EU aid to Ukraine is pending approval by the EU Council. The European Commission hopes to make the payment by the end of 2023.
In the village of Shchaslyve, while checking military registration documents, police reportedly said a DFTH representative fired two shots in the air while chasing a man. Police opened a criminal investigation under the article on hooliganism.
Writer Stephen King announced his departure from social network X due to its toxicity. He denied rumors of a ban from Elon Musk and invited his followers to follow him on Threads.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to speak with Putin by phone on Friday. The conversation will take place amid uncertainty over Western support for Ukraine and Trump's possible return to power.
A local resident died in Antonivka as a result of shelling. A 74-year-old woman died in Veletynske as a result of a drone attack.
Bluesky social network recorded more than 1 million new registrations in 24 hours, reaching 16 million users. The platform was ranked first in the US App Store, ahead of ChatGPT and Threads.
The Cabinet of Ministers has supported a bill to reform the social insurance system starting in 2025. The new system will provide comprehensive support for people with injuries and illnesses without a mandatory disability status.
The government is updating the criteria for obtaining mobilization reservations for businesses and organizations. From December 1, all reservations will be made through Diia, and the salary must be at least 2.5 minimum wages.
Thailand is preparing a bill to legalize casinos in 2025 to attract foreign investment. Annual gambling revenue is expected to reach $9.1 billion, making the country the third largest market in the world.
One person was killed and 10 were injured, including two children, in a massive attack on Odesa. The President emphasized the need for air defense systems and the ability to destroy enemy targets.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains high, with a significant capacity shortage during peak hours. Electricity is imported from five countries in the total amount of 2422 MWh.
At a weigh-in ceremony before a fight in Texas, 58-year-old Mike Tyson punched 27-year-old boxer-blogger Jake Paul in the face. Paul reacted to the incident by jokingly calling Tyson an “evil little elf.
Donald Trump was ambivalent about Elon Musk's frequent visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate. Musk spends “almost every day” there and participates in important meetings and calls.
Storm Sara with winds of 75 km/h has hit northern Honduras and is moving towards the Yucatan resorts. Up to 75 cm of precipitation is forecast with a risk of flooding and landslides in the region.
The Army+ app now allows users to submit a request for transfer to another military unit. The process takes 15 minutes, and the request is reviewed by the Personnel Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within 72 hours.
Opposition MPs performed a haka during a debate on a controversial bill on Maori rights. Thousands of people joined a 10-day protest march against the legislation.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 X-59/69 missiles and 29 Shahed drones from the Black Sea and Prymorsko-Akhtarsk. Air defense shot down 26 targets, and damage to civilian infrastructure was reported in Odesa.
At the France-Israel soccer match, fans booed the Israeli anthem. The game was held under heavy security due to recent clashes in Amsterdam, and Macron and Barnier were present at the stadium.
Over the last day, 144 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 37 attacks. The enemy carried out 50 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.
Brent and WTI crude oil fell by 0. 9% due to weak demand in China and a 4.6% decline in refining. The IEA predicts an excess of supply over demand by 2025, despite the OPEC+ cuts.
Donald Trump said that his administration will focus on Russia's war against Ukraine. He promised to work hard to end the conflict and the loss of life.
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Meta for monopolizing the social media market. The judge rejected Meta's motion to dismiss the case, accusing the company of suppressing competition through the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.
The German Ministry of Economy has ordered Deutsche Energy Terminal to stop supplying Russian LNG. The decision was made after the announcement of planned gas supplies from Russia to the Brunsbüttel terminal.
The global cryptocurrency market set a new record of $3. 2 trillion after the US presidential election. Bitcoin has reached $93,480, and other cryptocurrencies are also showing growth.
Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high after OMV warned of a possible supply disruption from Russia. The Austrian company received 230 million euros in arbitration against Gazprom and plans to deduct them from its accounts.
European leaders call on the Biden administration to provide more weapons and strengthen sanctions against Russia before the end of the presidential term. The EU is preparing for a possible reduction in support for Ukraine under Trump.
German Chancellor Scholz defends his position on not sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. His main opponent Merz is leading in the polls and supports the provision of Taurus to Kyiv.
Democrat Tim Kaine said that additional funding for Ukraine is likely to be approved before the change of government. House Republicans may block the initiative because of Trump's position.
At his meeting with Trump at the White House, Biden emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for US security. Sullivan said that the president would continue to defend this position both privately and publicly.
Polish President Duda says he will hand over MiG-29s to Ukraine only after NATO guarantees the safety of Poland's skies. The country expects the deployment of NATO aircraft to protect its airspace.
