US First Lady Melania Trump spoke with children at the hospital. This is a symbolic visit for the First Lady, who visits hospitals every year before Christmas.
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Asia last week claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, with almost 900 more considered missing. Indonesia and Sri Lanka were the most affected, where rescue services are unable to cope with the scale of the destruction.
St. Nicholas Day, now celebrated on December 6 according to the New Julian calendar, is one of the most beloved winter holidays. This day is dedicated to kindness, care, and gifts, especially for children.
In Ukraine, 11,792 official volunteers have been registered, an 11% increase over the year. Ukrainians collect an average of UAH 2.95 billion monthly on Monobank accounts, and the total amount of donations over 11 months is UAH 32.47 billion.
A Vatican research commission has decided not to ordain women as deacons, disappointing Catholic women. Instead, it has been proposed to create new lay ministries for women outside of the ordained diaconate.
A 30-year-old Kyiv resident and her accomplices have been exposed in a fraud of over UAH 2 million, promising "Mavic" drones to volunteers. The organizer, her mother, and a familiar individual entrepreneur appropriated funds, posing as a reliable supplier of UAVs.
Two concerts by Z-singer Shaman in Belgorod, scheduled for December 3 and 4, were urgently canceled. The reason given was the threat of provocations from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which the artist stated in a video message.
The Saeima of Latvia has adopted amendments to the law on supporting citizens of Ukraine, reducing funding and revising the set of services. The changes will affect one-time employment benefits, travel benefits, and medical services.
A large-scale scheme for reselling cars imported from the EU as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed in the Lviv region. The organizer from Cherkasy region and his accomplices used the details of charitable foundations to avoid customs payments, selling cars for cash or dismantling them for spare parts.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that Ukraine's defense is possible thanks to the efforts of Poles and the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub. More than 95% of all aid for Ukraine from over 40 countries passes through this hub, where about 500 Polish soldiers serve.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored medics who are contributing to the implementation of advanced emergency medical care techniques at the front. This took place at a meeting with representatives of University College Dublin, who initiated the UCD Ukraine Trauma Project.
On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the death toll from large-scale floods and landslides has risen to 708 people. Authorities are working to restore infrastructure and deliver humanitarian aid.
The SES completely extinguished the fire in a high-rise building in Vyshhorod caused by a Russian attack. One person died, 19 were injured, including four children.
The director of a private enterprise in Odesa is suspected of illegal construction in a recreational zone on the Black Sea coast. According to the investigation, since 2022, the company has been using the land free of charge and receiving profits from a hotel complex on this plot.
Cyclone 'Ditwa' caused torrential rains and floods in Sri Lanka, claiming the lives of 123 people, with another 130 still missing. 43,995 people have been displaced to welfare centers, and India has provided humanitarian aid.
Norway plans to maintain the current level of aid to Ukraine in 2026, allocating 85 billion kroner ($8. 4 billion). This is due to the low probability of a quick peace and broad support in parliament.
The Ministry of Economy denied information about the curtailment of the "National Cashback" program, promising payments for September on November 29-30. 3.8 million Ukrainians will receive over 598 million hryvnias, which can be spent on utility services, medicines, books, postal services, and charity.
Kyiv does not plan to cancel or reduce the curfew for Christmas and New Year. The military command will decide on the duration, but for now, changes are not being considered due to security risks.
Law enforcement officers blocked an attempt to illegally seize tens of millions of hryvnias in charitable funds in Zaporizhzhia, exposing an organized group. The founder and director of the association, together with a friend, transferred charitable funds to the accounts of familiar individual entrepreneurs, allegedly as payment for goods and services that were not actually provided.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump and the American people on Thanksgiving Day. He expressed hope that a dignified peace in Ukraine and guaranteed security would become a common achievement.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip, where he will mark the anniversary of Christianity. He will then travel to Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, where he will hold meetings with religious leaders and youth.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi shared memories of the 30th anniversary of his PR project "Singing Rector" and spoke about future plans, including transferring university management. He also revealed the secrets of his youth and success, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian song and investments in national projects.
Germany has announced winter aid to Ukraine amounting to 170 million euros, as well as increased military support. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that the total amount of German aid to Ukraine has reached 11.5 billion euros.
After Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage the day before, in response, the Israelis handed over the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza. The transfer took place as part of the ceasefire agreement, the first phase of which is nearing its end.
The international volunteer medical organization "Doctors Without Borders" temporarily withdrew staff from a hospital in Darfur due to the death of a Sudanese Ministry of Health paramedic and the wounding of four people during a shooting on November 18. This happened at Zalingei Hospital, located in an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The State Customs Service prevented several attempts to import the narcotic tea Mitragyna speciosa and the SPIRULINA supplement into Ukraine, discovering the largest consignment at the border with Hungary. In total, hundreds of kilograms of crushed kratom leaves, which are a narcotic substance, were seized.
When dreams take the field: Betking Foundation's charity match for Children's Day.
As part of the national program "Pluses in the Army+ app," defenders receive discounts on fuel, food, and beverages at WOG CAFE, as well as goods at WOG MARKET (excluding alcohol, tobacco products, and promotional items).
The Novyi Zir network became the first clinic in Ukraine to receive a prestigious European award. It won the European Private Hospitals Awards 2025 in the nomination "Healthcare System Resilience and Crisis Management"
On November 24, the world celebrates World Evolution Day, dedicated to the publication of Charles Darwin's book. It is also World Walrus Day, International Carmenere Wine Day, and a new holiday – World Siamese Twins Day.
