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.
The Japanese government is considering strengthening sanctions against Russia and the DPRK due to the development of their cooperation. Tokyo is concerned about the impact of this cooperation on security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
In the occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians are gathering stray dogs and cats in “shelters”. The animals find themselves in terrible conditions, where they fall victim to hunger and disease, and some are shot on the streets.
Trump's transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for a possible tribunal to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2021. Treason charges and the creation of a special commission to investigate are being considered.
A Russian drone was found in the Kyiv Reservoir near the village of Lebedivka. SES divers removed the safe remains of the UAV from the water.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on the critical infrastructure of Sumy at 00:10. As a result of the attack, the city was left without electricity, and emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences.
The French president said that Putin is not interested in peace and plans to intensify hostilities. Macron emphasized the need to force Russia to end the war and start negotiations under international law.
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.
Over the last day, 134 combat engagements were registered, 53 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched a massive missile and air strike using 130 missiles and 98 air defense systems.
The President of Ukraine commented on the information about the authorization of the United States, Britain and France to use long-range missiles against Russia. Zelenskyy said that “the missiles will speak for themselves” and that such things are not announced.
TikTok's parent company reached a record $300 billion valuation during a share buyback. ByteDance may lose the US market if it does not sell TikTok by mid-January.
A Russian missile strike on a nine-story building in Sumy killed 8 people, including 2 children. More than 400 residents were evacuated, dozens were injured, and the rescue operation continues.
At the APEC summit, Biden urged Xi Jinping to persuade North Korea not to provide military assistance to Russia. The leaders also agreed on human control over nuclear weapons without the use of artificial intelligence.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on a nine-story building in Sumy. There are dead and wounded, including children, and the rescue operation continues.
An underwater earthquake with a magnitude of 6 occurred off the coast of Japan at a depth of 10 km. Within five hours, 6 more tremors were recorded, and sea level fluctuations are expected in coastal regions.
France and Britain authorized Ukraine to launch SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russian territory.
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry confirmed that Russian missiles and drones violated its airspace during the November 17 attack on Ukraine. Local residents spotted low-flying objects over villages.
In the Black Sea, there are 4 Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles capable of launching up to 24 missiles. There are 3 ships with the same capability in the Mediterranean.
Kyiv may introduce schedules of emergency power outages due to the threat of a missile strike. This is a preventive measure, KCMA reported.
Iran is demanding $1 trillion in compensation from the United States for losses from the sanctions. Restrictive measures have been in place since 1979 after the Islamic Revolution and the seizure of the embassy.
On the morning of November 17, Russian forces launched Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea. The Ukrainian Air Force called on the population to take cover.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of missiles from Russian strategic bombers on the morning of November 17. The military urges people not to ignore the air raid alerts.
Two light and noise charges fell in the courtyard of the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in Caesarea. The incident occurred in the absence of Netanyahu and his family, and there were no injuries.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski has announced the possibility of locating the Ukrainian consulate in the building of the Russian consulate after its closure in Poznan. The decision is due to the growing number of Ukrainians in Poland and their consular needs.
The 14 member countries of the Artillery Coalition discussed a roadmap for meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027. The goal is for Ukraine to achieve sustainable artillery capabilities and interoperability with NATO.
An air alert has been announced in Kyiv and Kyiv region. Local authorities report on the work of air defense and call population to stay in shelters.
During his meeting with Biden, Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to cooperate with the future Trump administration.
The Israeli military conducted the fourth series of strikes on Hezbollah command centers in the Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut. The IDF reported about 50 terrorist targets attacked over the past week.
