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Stepan Haftko

He graduated from Lviv Franko University with a degree in Philology. From 2014 to 2023, he was a serviceman. He is one of the creators of the news portal "Khmelnychchyna Pivnich". After being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked in online publications such as Censor.NET, Novyny.LIVE, Glavred, and Ukrainska Pravda. He specializes in military topics and politics.
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WisdomTree Oil Fund sees record inflows amid Iran tensions

WisdomTree's WTI Crude Oil Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) experienced its largest daily inflow of capital since the 2020 pandemic. Investors poured nearly $200 million into the asset, increasing the fund's total capital to $915 million.

Economy • February 4, 11:50 PM • 5144 views
Argentina demands extradition of Nicolás Maduro over crimes against humanity

Argentine federal judge Sebastián Ramos has officially sent a request to the United States for the extradition of Nicolás Maduro. Argentina insists on a trial for mass repression and torture, despite US accusations of narco-terrorism.

Politics • February 4, 11:30 PM • 5520 views
Anomalous frosts in New York: the number of homeless victims has risen to 17

New York is experiencing its longest period of extreme cold in decades, leading to 17 deaths since January 19. Most cases are related to hypothermia, and authorities are opening shelters and hospitalizing homeless people.

Society • February 4, 10:49 PM • 16397 views
Combined logistics introduced for passenger trains in Sumy region due to security situation - Ukrzaliznytsia

Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the format of transportation in the Sumy region due to the security situation, introducing a "train plus bus" scheme. Train No. 896/895 will run between Krolevets and Fastiv, and passengers will be transported to Shostka by buses.

Society • February 4, 10:28 PM • 15744 views
Ukrainian developers to compete for $1.1 billion from the Pentagon: who became the main competitorPhoto

Two Ukrainian companies became the only foreign finalists of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program. They will compete for contracts worth $1.1 billion, supplying drones to the US Army.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 10:12 PM • 4354 views
Serbia plans to buy gas through the EU to reduce dependence on Russia

Serbia plans to purchase gas through the EU's joint procurement mechanism to reduce its dependence on Russia. The country aims to secure approximately 500 million cubic meters of fuel annually through the EU initiative.

Economy • February 4, 09:45 PM • 6366 views
Macron's advisor held secret talks in Moscow regarding Europe's participation in the peace process

French President Emmanuel Macron's chief diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne, visited Moscow. The purpose of the visit was to secure Europe a seat at the negotiating table regarding the security architecture and the end of the war in Ukraine.

Politics • February 4, 09:26 PM • 12164 views
The number of eliminated occupiers exceeded 1.24 million, plus 780 invaders per day – General StaffPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 780 occupiers and the destruction of 1,355 drones per day. The total enemy losses exceeded 1.24 million people.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:04 AM • 4639 views
Russian drones attacked Dnipropetrovsk region: two dead and fires in residential areasPhoto

On the night of February 4, Russian drones attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two civilians and injuring two more. In the Synelnykove district, a house was destroyed, and infrastructure and power lines were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:52 AM • 5700 views
Snowfalls in Japan: death toll rises to 35, snow cover exceeds 2, and in some places 4 metersPhoto

Northern and western regions of Japan are suffering from anomalous snowfalls, which have led to the death of 35 people. The snow cover exceeded 2 meters, and in some places reached 4.5 meters.

News of the World • February 4, 05:46 AM • 38420 views
Prosecutors demand life imprisonment for Ryan Rout for assassination attempt on Trump: hearing to be held today

U. S. federal prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Ryan Wesley Rout for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The hearing will take place on February 4, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

News of the World • February 4, 05:34 AM • 4388 views
Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership in Europe – Reuters

Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership for joint production and technology sharing in Europe. This will allow Geely to operate more efficiently in the region and reduce costs.

Auto • February 4, 05:24 AM • 3627 views
Estonian security forces detained a container ship with a Russian crew near Naissaar IslandPhoto

Estonian law enforcement officers detained the container ship Baltic Spirit with 23 Russian citizens on board near Naissaar Island. The vessel is suspected of smuggling from South America, not of violating sanctions.

News of the World • February 4, 05:11 AM • 5152 views
Occupiers blow themselves up on their own mines in the Dnipro Delta – ATESH report

The ATESH partisan movement reports a critical situation in the units of the Russian Dnipro troop grouping. Due to the chaotic use of new unmanned boats, the Russians are blowing themselves up on their own mines.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:00 AM • 23183 views
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic Kisangani airport

The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani. He called the attack a "warning" to the regime in Kinshasa.

News of the World • February 4, 04:46 AM • 5053 views
Russian attack on Odesa: school, kindergarten, and residential buildings damagedPhoto

In Odesa, a school, kindergarten, and residential buildings were damaged as a result of a drone attack. Hits on civilian and industrial infrastructure were recorded.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 04:32 AM • 20500 views
Trump signed a bill to reopen the US government and end the partial shutdown

US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.

News of the World • February 4, 04:15 AM • 4580 views
Oil prices rise amid incident in Arabian Sea and US inventory deficit

Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • February 4, 04:00 AM • 4763 views
Gold stabilizes after record fall: buyers return to market

Global gold prices have stabilized after the largest daily drop since 2013. Investors are actively buying up assets, which allowed the metal to consolidate above $4,900 per ounce.

Economy • February 4, 03:41 AM • 4691 views
Elon Musk called the Prime Minister of Spain a "tyrant" for social media restrictions

Musk spoke negatively about the Spanish Prime Minister, who plans to restrict teenagers' access to social media.

News of the World • February 4, 03:17 AM • 4088 views
Britain refused to transfer Watchkeeper drones to Ukraine due to their inefficiencyPhoto

The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to transfer Watchkeeper reconnaissance drones to Ukraine. Instead of outdated drones, London will focus on supplying more modern systems.

News of the World • February 4, 02:59 AM • 4467 views
Democrats criticize Trump's call to "nationalize" midterm elections

Donald Trump stated the need to "nationalize" elections in at least 15 states, which drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They fear that such statements will undermine the legitimacy of the 2026 midterm elections.

Politics • February 4, 02:38 AM • 4740 views
US allowed export of diluents to Venezuela to restore oil production

The US Treasury Department has authorized the sale of diluents to Venezuela, which is key to its oil sector. This decision allows American companies to process payments and contributes to the restoration of Venezuela's oil industry.

Economy • February 4, 02:13 AM • 4735 views
Sudanese army breaks years-long siege of Kadugli, opens aid route to starving people

The Sudanese Armed Forces broke the two-year siege of Kadugli on February 3, 2026, allowing the resumption of food and medical supplies. This strategic achievement followed battles with the Rapid Support Forces.

News of the World • February 4, 01:52 AM • 4333 views
NASA postpones astronaut moon mission to March due to fuel leak

NASA's Artemis II mission has been postponed until March due to a hydrogen fuel leak during a dress rehearsal. This malfunction occurred during the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket.

News of the World • February 4, 01:33 AM • 4935 views
US sends military contingent to Niger: first ground presence after strikes

The US has officially confirmed the deployment of a small military contingent to Niger. This is the first ground presence since the airstrikes carried out on Christmas 2025.

News of the World • February 4, 01:12 AM • 4668 views
Bitcoin plummets to lowest level since Trump's election victory

The value of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest point since Donald Trump's return to power. Bitcoin's price recorded a 7% drop, reaching $72,877.

Economy • February 4, 12:53 AM • 4227 views
OpenAI plans to invest in AI-driven drug development in exchange for royalties

OpenAI is considering investing in pharmaceutical companies that use its AI for drug discovery, in exchange for royalties. This would cover the costs of computing power and provide a share of future discoveries.

Health • February 4, 12:36 AM • 4286 views
French prosecutors demand Marine Le Pen be banned from elections for five years

French prosecutors are demanding that Marine Le Pen be banned from holding elected office for five years. This could block her participation in the 2027 presidential elections due to misuse of European Parliament funds.

Politics • February 4, 12:13 AM • 20477 views
Chuck Negron, the voice behind the legendary hit "Joy to the World" and founder of Three Dog Night, has passed away

Chuck Negron, co-founder of the band Three Dog Night and performer of the hit "Joy to the World," has died at the age of 83. The cause of death was complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Culture • February 3, 11:55 PM • 7849 views