Olga Rozgon
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.
STV GROUP has provided EUR 765 thousand to Ukraine for the purchase of RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launchers. The symbolic check was handed over on November 14 at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic.
The National Health Service of Ukraine has debunked common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. Doctors explained the truth about the effects of sugar, diet, insulin, and pregnancy with diabetes.
Over the last day, 132 combat engagements took place, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy lost 340 troops and destroyed equipment and weapons.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone conversation with Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation turned out to be beneficial for both sides, but the Russian dictator benefited the most.
Biden plans to discuss the DPRK's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine with the Chinese leader at the APEC summit. The meeting will take place on November 16 in Lima and will be Biden's last as president.
At a Polish training center, Ukrainian Legion volunteers swore allegiance to Ukraine. The soldiers began intensive training under the guidance of Polish instructors.
A fire broke out in a 50-square-meter trade pavilion at the market on Mykola Kybalchycha Street in Kyiv. Two people were injured, one was hospitalized, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ukraine and Japan sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation in information security. Japan has provided $12.1 billion in aid to Ukraine and plans to allocate another $3 billion from frozen Russian assets.
While patrolling in Marak, five armored vehicles of Finnish UNIFIL peacekeepers came under fire. As a result of the incident, the rear window of one of the vehicles was damaged, and there were no casualties.
Russian troops launched about 15 attacks on Nikopol district using Grad rocket launchers, artillery and drones. A 75-year-old woman was injured, and residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged.
At the APEC summit in Lima, the leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea announced the establishment of the Trilateral Secretariat. The countries agreed to cooperate with the Philippines and condemned the DPRK's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched numerous air strikes on populated areas and actively attacked Ukrainian positions.