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A 7. 3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu killed 14 people and injured 200. Embassy buildings were damaged, electricity was cut off, and a state of emergency was declared for 7 days.
Germany's defense minister has announced the country's possible participation in securing a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Specific details of the peacekeeping mission have not yet been discussed due to the absence of cease-fire talks.
The German Defense Minister announced a possible role for the country in ensuring a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The specific details of participation will depend on the terms of the ceasefire and the mandate of the peacekeeping force.
The Trump team is trying to secure bipartisan support for the confirmation of candidates for the future administration. The first step will be Scott Turner's meeting with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.
On December 16, at 22:00 Kyiv time, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting on the humanitarian consequences of Russian aggression. The meeting was convened due to the massive shelling of civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Olena Berezhna was sentenced to 14 years in prison for high treason. She prepared materials for the Russian representative to the UN and spread Kremlin narratives through Medvedchuk's media.
The G7 countries reaffirmed their support for the political process in Syria and called for the formation of a new inclusive government. The leaders emphasized the need to bring the Assad regime to justice and destroy chemical weapons.
The Berlin Declaration is signed in Germany, confirming that peace talks are impossible without Ukraine and its European partners. The document provides for increased military and financial support for Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by 158 votes to 9. The United States had previously vetoed a similar resolution in the Security Council.
The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.
Human rights activists have documented more than 200 cases of torture of political opponents by the Nicaraguan government. Victims include politicians, activists, religious leaders and children.
Tanaka Terumi, 92, Secretary General of Nihon Hidankyo, received a gold medal and a diploma at a ceremony in Oslo. The organization, founded by atomic bombing survivors, fights for the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
64% of Ukrainians are against negotiations with Russia without security guarantees from the West. Compared to last year, the number of opponents of compromises has decreased, but the majority is still against concessions on language and the army.
Britain, France and Turkey have commented on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. It is reported about the capture of Damascus by rebels and the disappearance of the plane with Assad from radar.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine categorically rejects the accusations of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN regarding the involvement of the Main Intelligence Directorate in supporting the rebels in Syria. The Ministry emphasizes that it is Russia and Iran that are responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the region.
UN experts expressed concern about the vulnerability of Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to Russian attacks on the power grid. The situation is getting worse due to the approach of cold weather and damage to important electrical substations.
The UN has requested гуманіт 47 billion in humanitarian aid for 32 countries in 2025. The current demand for 2024 is only 43% funded, which is one of the worst figures in history.
Відновлення 2. 6 trillion should be invested by the end of the decade to restore degraded land and combat desertification. The private sector currently provides only 6% of the necessary funding.
The UN agency stops the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom checkpoint due to attacks by armed gangs. A solution could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians depend on international aid.
The premiere of the film "a look at Ukraine" about young Ukrainians with HIV, produced by Richard Gere, took place in Bonn. The film tells the stories of participants of the Teenergizer project and highlights the problems of HIV-infected people in war conditions.
Starting from December 1, booking those liable for military service is possible only through the Diya portal according to new criteria. Enterprises must meet the salary requirements starting from 20 thousand UAH and confirm their criticality by February 28, 2025.
At the meeting of the UN Intergovernmental Committee, more than 100 countries support restrictions on plastic production. Oil-producing countries oppose it, insisting on focusing only on waste.
In the Kruglikovskaya School of the Luhansk region, children are forced to join pro-Russian movements and participate in ideological events. The occupiers put pressure on students and their families through threats and discrimination.
A delegation from 14 Latin American countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Parliamentary Conference. Zelensky discussed with representatives issues of cooperation, the formula for peace and the return of deported children.
Alexander Merezhko nominated Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The MP justified the decision with military assistance to Ukraine and Trump's diplomatic achievements in the Middle East.
Iran's foreign minister has announced the activation of thousands of advanced domestic centrifuges. This is a response to the IAEA resolution supported by the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany.
The UN monitoring mission has documented 376 cases of sexual violence in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Most of the victims are men who were tortured in captivity.
Satellite images revealed the expansion of the “February 11th factory” in the DPRK, where KN-23 missiles are produced. These missiles are used by Russian troops in Ukraine, although both countries deny the transfer of weapons.
In 2023, Carnival ships emitted 2. 55 million tons of CO2, which is more than the emissions of the largest city in Scotland. Carnival leads the ranking of the most polluting cruise lines in Europe.