New Zealand is expanding its military assistance to Ukraine, including military training and intelligence. The country has provided Ukraine with $152 million in financial support.
This year, the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) is expected to have 312,000 entrants, of which 114,000 have chosen English as their fourth subject. The fewest number of candidates opted for physics and chemistry.
France believes that Putin's announced "Easter truce" was just an attempt to please Trump. Russia used it as a marketing ploy.
Presidential elections will be held in Romania, which may lead to political instability and affect support for Ukraine. The election results may cause division among European countries.
The Curiosity rover discovered the mineral siderite in Gale Crater, indicating an ancient carbon cycle necessary for life. Scientists believe that an unbalanced cycle may have destroyed these conditions about 3.5 billion years ago.
The chances of Ukrainian hierarchs heading the Vatican are extremely small, the expert explained. The head of the UGCC Shevchuk will not be elected because he is not a cardinal, and Cardinal Bychok is hindered by his age and the Eastern rite.
Funeral arrangements after the death of Pope Francis will last nine days. The conclave for the election of the next pontiff will take place within a month.
Asian cybercrime syndicates are expanding their operations to Africa and South America, according to a UN report. This is happening because operations are being moved to avoid crackdowns in Southeast Asia.
Cardinal Farrell of Pope Francis confirmed his death around 7:30 a. m. in Santa Marta, people are gathering in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Spain declared a three-day official mourning in connection with this.
Russia has worsened its forecast for oil exports this year and lowered its Urals price expectation to $56 per barrel. According to the forecast, this may require the use of reserves to cover expenses.
China imposed sanctions against US Congress members, government officials, and NGO leaders for their "egregious behavior on issues related to Hong Kong". This was a response to US sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials, which Beijing strongly condemns.
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, starting the Sede Vacante period. The election of the new pontiff will be held by cardinals at a conclave, where candidates from liberal and conservative forces will compete.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21 at 7:35 AM. His pontificate since 2013 was marked by reforms and service, despite prolonged health problems.
Western automakers are implementing a "China for China" strategy and local software to regain market share lost to domestic competitors. New models are being tested at the Shanghai auto show to restore their positions.
According to the head of the ЦПД, Andrii Kovalenko, Russian drone and missile attacks indicate that any pauses by Putin in the war are purely a tactical move. They are aimed at obtaining favorable conditions for its continuation.
US trade shock rocked markets and confidence, exacerbating global threats according to a Brookings-FT study. IMF is set to cut growth forecasts due to rising uncertainty.
South Korea's customs service has detected a significant increase in attempts to disguise foreign goods, primarily from China, as Korean exports to the United States. This is being done to circumvent President Trump's tariffs; in the first quarter alone, violations worth $20.81 million were detected.
Ukrainians celebrate Easter in the conditions of war, services are held in the churches of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the UGCC. The National Police has strengthened security measures, and the authorities are calling for the restriction of mass events.
Ukraine is preparing mechanisms to replace soldiers who have been fighting since 2022, but demobilization is possible only if there are human resources. Lieutenant General Gavrylyuk remains in the Ministry of Defense team.
In the Komunar district of Zaporizhzhia, two children, 4 and 9 years old, died as a result of gas poisoning. Their 17-year-old sister was hospitalized. The preliminary cause is careless handling of the gas stove.
A conscript in Kyiv provoked a fight with a military officer of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, using a gas canister. The offender has been declared wanted for attacking and obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Watch online broadcasts of Easter services of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, UGCC and RCC. Broadcasts are available on Youtube channels, TV channels "Suspilne Kultura", "Ukrainian Radio" and "Radio Kultura".
Easter services will be held in the Vatican on April 19-20, but Pope Francis will not lead them for the first time. Believers are invited to the Holy Mass of the Easter Vigil and the Easter Holy Mass.
Ukrainian farmers have raised wholesale prices for onions to UAH 14-20/kg, which is 55% more expensive than last week. Despite this, demand is growing due to a shortage of quality products and depletion of stocks.
The SES will involve more than 6,000 rescuers and 2,500 pieces of equipment for Easter. 430 rescuers will be on duty in Kyiv; the number may be increased.
According to the NACS, 8% of civil servants have been mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has lost more than 120 civil servants among those mobilized.
Jennifer Lopez will star in Netflix's adaptation of the thriller "The Last Mrs. Parrish." The film tells the story of a con artist who tries to destroy a wealthy family.
More than 240 fires occur in Ukraine every day, which take the lives of an average of four people, and five more are injured. About two thousand die in a year.
