Karim Khan is resigning before the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment is completed. He denies harassing his assistant and forcing her into sex.
On May 15, 2025, Maria Plyushch, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor of UDU named after Drahomanov, died in her 100th year of life. She was a leading scientist in the field of linguo-Ukrainian studies.
Thai tycoon and engineers charged over Bangkok skyscraper collapse during earthquake. The collapse killed dozens of people.
Support for Rafał Trzaskowski is falling to 30%, while Karol Nawrocki is gaining 25%. Polls show that the second round of elections will be tense.
US President Donald Trump has stated that people in Gaza are starving and the US will solve this problem. Trump's comment is seen as evidence of tension between Netanyahu and Washington.
Due to USAID funding cuts, child mortality has increased in the poorest countries. Almost a million children are not receiving treatment for malnutrition, which will lead to deaths.
Donald Trump announced the establishment of customs rates for US trading partners within 2-3 weeks. He noted that his administration cannot negotiate with everyone at once.
Due to the war, Ukraine is looking for weapons everywhere. But many deals have not been fulfilled, and Kyiv has lost $770 million. The reasons are inflated prices, poor-quality goods, and corruption.
The Turkish representative will leave the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after the welcoming speech. The Russian delegation is against the presence of the United States at the negotiations.
In Atlanta, Georgia, a hospital is keeping a pregnant woman with brain death on life support due to a local abortion ban law. Relatives cannot bury the woman until the embryo has a heartbeat.
Pope Leo XIV met with Sviatoslav Shevchuk, received a list of Ukrainian prisoners, and expressed support for Ukraine, calling for a just peace and the return of children.
At night, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, the Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi districts were the most affected. Three people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.
During the attack on Odesa, a Russian drone hit the house of Ihor Beliakov, the director of the zoo. He was not injured, but the house was completely destroyed.
Mykhailo Fedorov told Julie Davis about the digitalization of Ukraine, the launch of Diia and defense innovations. Technologies have become an important factor in the war, and Ukraine is developing solutions for protection.
Russia has turned the aggression into a war of attrition, throwing up to 640,000 troops at Ukraine. Syrsky stressed the need for military equipment and the implementation of projects with NATO.
Due to conflicts, poverty and climate change, the number of forced migrants in the world has increased to a record 80 million. Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes 45.8 million times.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul have been postponed to May 16. The Ukrainian delegation will arrive in Istanbul late on the evening of May 15.
The start of the FIFA Congress meeting in Asuncion was postponed by three hours due to the late arrival of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The delay caused outrage among delegates.
Russian intelligence services are the main threat to Latvia. Experts have given advice on how to identify Russian spies, paying attention to their appearance and behavior.
It is not known for certain whether negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul today, May 15, or whether they have been postponed to tomorrow, May 16. Delegations have already arrived in the city.
The Russian delegation has departed for Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul for negotiations with the Ukrainian side, with the participation of US representatives. The meeting is scheduled for May 15 or 16.
Turkey is ready to host Ukraine and Russia for continued dialogue if both sides are willing. Erdoğan stressed that negotiations are important to avoid casualties.
Vladimir Putin has extended the validity of Russia's defense plan until 2027. The document defines external risks and strategic directions for the development of the Russian Armed Forces.
Roman Kokoshko was disqualified for violating anti-doping rules, namely missing three doping tests. All results after October 29, 2024, have been canceled.
Eurojust has begun coordinating an international investigation into corruption schemes in the procurement of military equipment for NATO. NSPA employees are suspected.
The European Union is considering restoring quotas on imports of Ukrainian wheat, corn, barley, poultry and eggs from June to December. The restrictions were lifted in 2022 to support Ukraine.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that Moscow seeks to establish long-term peace at the first direct negotiations with Ukraine in three years. Negotiators from the United States will join the meeting.
Vladimir Putin is not going to visit Istanbul in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said. A meeting with Trump is also not being prepared, this requires certain prerequisites.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has been given lists of Ukrainian defenders who are in Russian captivity. The pontiff emphasized that his heart is with Ukraine.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators may meet in Istanbul. The US also plans to send its representatives. Trump hinted at a possible visit to Turkey.
