At the Krakivets checkpoint, border guards found collectible Olympic coins in the car of a 32-year-old man. The owner tried to smuggle them through the “green corridor”, claiming that it was a transfer from Germany.
In the temporarily occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia region, utility workers have not been paid since the summer. This has led to massive layoffs and a critical shortage of staff.
Gold deposits worth more than $83 billion were discovered in Hunan Province. At a depth of 2,000 meters, 300 tons of gold were found in 40 areas of the Wanggu deposit.
For the first time, Russia used an experimental ballistic missile of the MIRV type with multiple warheads to strike the Dnipro River. The missile is designed to deliver nuclear weapons, but this time it carried conventional warheads.
A 20-year-old security guard at the US Embassy was detained in Oslo on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran. The man faces up to 13 years in prison for passing classified information.
The ATES guerrilla movement reported a successful sabotage at the training center for Russian army UAV operators. An undercover agent passed on information about the unit's location, which led to the elimination of two and the injury of three occupants.
The UN has expressed concern over Russia's use of new intermediate-range ballistic missile weapons to attack Ukraine. The organization calls for de-escalation of the conflict in accordance with international law.
The Lebanese Air Force conducted a third series of strikes on Hezbollah command centers in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut. The attacks targeted weapons production facilities that the terrorists had placed in civilian areas.
Four masked criminals stole five 18th-century collection boxes from the Cognac-Jeux Museum in Paris. The theft occurred in front of visitors, and the attackers smashed the cases with axes and baseball bats.
Donald Trump has appointed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for the US Attorney General. If confirmed, she will head the department responsible for Trump's key policy initiatives.
Russia notifies the United States through the Nuclear Security Center that it has launched a new Oreshnik ballistic missile. The US believes that the experimental missile will not significantly affect the course of the war in Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada canceled the session due to the possible threat of a Russian strike on the government quarter.
Boris Pistorius has announced that he will not run for the post of German Chancellor. This is his personal decision, despite the support of the SPD and his greater popularity compared to Scholz.
There were 174 combat engagements over the last day, 49 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants launched 4 missile and 46 air strikes, using over 300 kamikaze drones.
The Russian company Alrosa plans to suspend unprofitable deposits and cut its payroll by 10%. The company will also slow down the implementation of investment projects due to falling diamond prices.
President Zelenskyy announces Russia's second step toward escalating the war after a new ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro River. The first step is the deployment of 11,000 North Korean soldiers.
Clay cylinders with the oldest alphabetic symbols dating back to 2400 BC have been discovered in a Syrian tomb. The discovery changes the understanding of the origin of alphabetic writing.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's statement about the Oreshnik missile strike on the Dnipro. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized Ukraine's right to strike military targets on the territory of Russia in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Donald Trump has appointed 12 ministers in 12 days, an unprecedented feat in US history. This is five times faster than Biden's record and four times faster than his own previous term.
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1560 Russian occupants. Also, 15 tanks, 38 armored personnel carriers and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.
On November 18, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and temperatures up to +13 degrees. In the west and north, there will be rains with sleet, in some places wind gusts up to 20 m/s.
In the Black Sea, there are 2 Russian ships with Kalibr missiles with a total of 8 missiles. There are 3 ships with 24 missiles in the Mediterranean, and no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov.
The DPRK leader declared his intention to unlimitedly strengthen its nuclear capabilities through US cooperation with Japan and South Korea. He accused the United States of destabilizing the region and prolonging the war in Ukraine.
Russia conducted “retraining” of 40 Russian language teachers from occupied Enerhodar and the surrounding area. The collaborating teachers were tasked with identifying pro-Ukrainian sentiments among children.
The British military has successfully tested the SPEAR guided missile with a range of up to 100 km. The missile is designed for the F-35 and can destroy air defense systems, ships, tanks and other targets.
On the night of November 18, Moscow Region reported the downing of two drones flying toward the Russian capital. According to Mayor Sobyanin, there was no damage or casualties in the Ramensky and Pavlovo-Posad districts.
Elina Valtonen called on Western leaders not to compete for the Kremlin's attention and to stop having phone conversations with Putin. She emphasized the need for coordinated communication with Russia together with Ukraine.
Tiffany & Co. gold watch of Captain Rostron, who saved 705 passengers of the Titanic, was sold for 1.56 million pounds. This is the largest amount ever paid for ship-related memorabilia.
Donald Trump Jr. called those who allowed Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against Russia “imbeciles.” He believes that this decision could lead to World War III.
Germany has set a fine of up to 10,000 euros for carrying knives at Christmas markets. The ban has been in effect since October 31, but does not apply to traders, emergency workers, or fair participants.
