Stepan Haftko
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen to 41% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The increase was due to growing support for his economic policies among Republicans.
Ford and Renault Group have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Ford's electric vehicle offering in Europe. The cooperation involves the development of two affordable Ford electric vehicles on Renault's Ampere platform and joint efforts in the light commercial vehicle segment.
Mexico and the US will hold a meeting to resolve a dispute over water resource allocation. This comes amid Trump's threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods due to a violation of the 1944 treaty.
22 people, including a pregnant woman, died in a massive fire that broke out on Tuesday in an office building in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The fire engulfed the seven-story building, causing panic and thick black smoke.
The Hamas leader threatens not to proceed to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, demanding increased pressure on Israel. Key demands include opening the border crossing, ending deadly strikes, and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid.
Cambodia and Thailand continue to fight for two days after a fragile truce broke down. Thousands of residents of border regions are forced to leave their homes and evacuate.
In Mukachevo, a court sentenced three teenagers to imprisonment for the gang rape and robbery of a 46-year-old woman. Two received seven years and one month each, and the third, who already had a criminal record, received seven years and two months.
The oil market will face a "super-oversupply" next year due to rising supply and weak demand, warns trader Trafigura. A record surplus of over 4 million barrels per day is expected, which has already led to a 16% drop in Brent crude prices this year.
Poland has received official approval from Europe for multi-billion dollar state aid for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the funding, with the first four billion to be available this month.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, EPAM Ukraine, and WINWIN AI Center of Excellence held the Diia. AIContest hackathon, where they developed innovative AI services for the Diia application. The winners received grants and the opportunity to implement their developments, including an AI document translator, a parking violation recording service, and a legal document constructor.
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron has come under fire for a video in which she insults female protesters. Feminists interrupted the performance of a comedian accused of rape, and Macron called them "sales connes."
Donald Trump criticized financial aid to Ukraine from Biden, comparing it to his administration, which provided only "Javelins. " He also made a harsh personal statement to the reporter, calling her "disgusting."
President Zelenskyy reported 24/7 communication with partners, which confirms Europe's maximum involvement in resolving the Ukrainian issue. He discussed support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and energy assistance with representatives of many countries and international organizations.
Over the past day, 131 combat engagements took place at the front. Most battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy suffered significant losses.
Kremlin "mouthpiece" Peskov stated that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump before the end of the current year is "not yet on the table. " Its holding requires thorough preparation and effectiveness, which is currently being carried out at the expert level.
Most of Sumy is without power due to a massive attack by Russian kamikaze drones on the city's energy system. The city's water utility is switching to backup power, and healthcare facilities are operating on generators.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as with the Presidents of the European Council António Costa and the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. He emphasized the importance of cooperation with partners for common security.
The EU has agreed to exclude Poland from the solidarity mechanism of the new Migration Pact. This exempts Warsaw from the obligation to accept migrants or pay financial compensation.
Over 30 people have been killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, DR Congo. This happened after clashes between the Congolese army and militia.
100 schoolchildren abducted last month from a Catholic school in Nigeria have been released, but over 100 students remain in captivity. Armed men attacked St. Mary's school, abducting 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers.
Google is developing two categories of AI Gemini-powered smart glasses, set to arrive in 2026. The devices, co-created with Samsung and others, will work wirelessly with a smartphone.
A military court sentenced three Russian soldiers to long prison terms for torturing and murdering 63-year-old US citizen Russell Bentley. Two soldiers were sentenced to 12 years in prison, and the third to 11 years.
The leader of the failed coup in Benin, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is in hiding. The fate of the hostages held by the rebels remains unclear.
Yemen's airspace was briefly closed after the separatist Southern Transitional Council group seized territory in Hadramaut province. This exacerbated internal divisions within the anti-Houthi forces and led to hundreds of passengers being delayed.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution on a monthly monetary payment for servicemen and veterans awarded the "Cross of Military Merit. " The payment amount is 1.5 times the minimum wage, which currently equals 12,000 hryvnias.
South African state broadcaster presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, accused of recruiting citizens to fight for Russia, has been released on bail along with four co-accused. The court rejected her request for the return of her passport, as she had repeatedly visited Russia.
The President of Ukraine summarized his meetings in London with European leaders. The unity of allies, security guarantees, reconstruction, and further defense support for Ukraine were discussed.
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has proposed that American companies take over a controlling stake in the West Qurna-2 field, currently owned by the Russian firm Lukoil. This decision comes amid the Trump administration's favorable stance on the transfer of Russian global assets to American players.
Nigeria has sent fighter jets and ground troops to Benin after a failed coup attempt. Nigerian President Tinubu is acting due to fears of spreading violence.
The President of Ukraine has concluded his visit to London, leaving Downing Street after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is now heading to Brussels for talks with NATO and EU leaders.