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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.
As a result of the Russian attack on the center of Odesa, 11 people were injured. Eight people are hospitalized, one woman is in serious condition, the rest are in moderate condition.
In 2023, 5,100 women and girls were killed by partners or relatives, an average of 140 victims per day. The highest rate was recorded in Africa - 21,700 victims per year.
In the temporarily occupied Makiivka, the Russian military organized a UAV flying competition for schoolchildren. The project is funded by the president of the terrorist country and is being implemented in all schools in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
In Toretsk, russian soldiers entered an apartment and opened fire on civilians with an assault rifle. Two women died on the spot, a man was injured in the shoulder and collarbone.
At the COP29 summit, rich countries agreed to allocate $300 billion annually to poor countries until 2035 to combat climate change. Experts and representatives of vulnerable countries consider this amount insufficient.
The French president criticized Haiti's decision to dismiss the prime minister and blamed local authorities. Haiti summoned the French ambassador to protest Macron's unfriendly remarks.
The humanitarian needs of the population in the frontline areas of Ukraine are growing due to the ongoing hostilities. The 42nd UN convoy delivered aid to Belozerka, home to about 10,000 people.
Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to the UN and the ICRC regarding the shooting of five captured Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar. According to the prosecutor's office, the occupiers killed the unarmed Ukrainian soldiers after capturing them.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that Ukraine views Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election as an additional chance to speed up the peace process.
The UN has expressed concern over Russia's use of new intermediate-range ballistic missile weapons to attack Ukraine. The organization calls for de-escalation of the conflict in accordance with international law.
President Zelenskyy announces Russia's second step toward escalating the war after a new ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro River. The first step is the deployment of 11,000 North Korean soldiers.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's statement about the Oreshnik missile strike on the Dnipro. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized Ukraine's right to strike military targets on the territory of Russia in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Russia's signals of “peaceful proposals” are just a smokescreen to cover up aggression, Russia has not changed its plans to destroy Ukraine and is not ready for a constructive dialogue.
Ukraine is awaiting expert opinions on the new type of missile used by Russia, which has ICBM characteristics. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already contacted partners and international organizations to respond to this event.
Major General Abdoulaye Maiga became the new Prime Minister of Mali after the resignation of his predecessor, who criticized the junta. The former prime minister condemned the military's inability to hold democratic elections as promised.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to restore mandatory monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, which has been voluntary since the beginning of the war. The system will ensure the collection of verified data to create a system of emissions trading.
The British government refused to comment on the authorization to use Storm Shadow missiles against targets in Russia. Defense Minister Geeley said the front line is unstable and that support for Ukraine is increasing.
The U. S. Senate voted against two resolutions aimed at limiting the supply of tank and mortar shells to Israel. Senator Bernie Sanders' initiatives did not receive majority support due to concerns about Israel's security.
The United States vetoed a UN resolution on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip because it did not include a demand for the release of Israeli hostages. The conflict has been going on for 13 months and has claimed the lives of 44,000 people.