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Terrorist attack in Olenivka: the investigation is considering several versions, but the main one is the detonation of a thermobaric charge

The main version of the terrorist attack in the colony in Olenivka is the detonation of a thermobaric charge. The investigation has questioned more than 60 witnesses and continues to work with international partners to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 12:59 PM • 27556 views
Ukraine demands UN mission to investigate terrorist attack in Olenivka as soon as possible - Lubinets

Ombudsman Lubinets calls on the UN to resume the mission to investigate the explosion in the Olenivka colony. Ukraine is ready to provide materials, but the UN has not yet agreed to consider them.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 09:34 AM • 56055 views
Putin uses “fleet day” for another attempt to intimidate the West - CPJ

Putin staged a pompous celebration of Russia's “fleet day” to intimidate the West and justify Russian militarism. He promised to build up the navy and equip it with hypersonic missiles.

News of the World • July 29, 08:00 AM • 19476 views
Germany proposes to cancel benefits for unemployed refugees from Ukraine

Carsten Linnemann, CDU Secretary General, proposes to abolish financial assistance to Ukrainian refugees who do not work officially. He believes that the current basic income system is unfair and needs to be changed.

Society • July 28, 05:27 PM • 71936 views
Tomorrow, the heat wave will subside: stormy winds and rains are expected in most regions

On July 29, a cold atmospheric front will cross Ukraine, bringing rain and thunderstorms to some regions. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are expected, and the air temperature will drop.

Kyiv • July 28, 03:17 PM • 40972 views
5 most anticipated film premieres not to be missed in August: what to watch

In August 2024, the audience will be able to watch five different genre film premieres. These include adventure fiction, thrillers, space horror and romantic drama from renowned directors.

UNN Lite • July 28, 02:10 PM • 110454 views
Presidential elections are held in Venezuela

Venezuela is holding presidential elections, where incumbent President Maduro is running against opposition candidate Gonzalez. There are concerns about possible fraud and a limited number of international observers.

News of the World • July 28, 11:33 AM • 26945 views
Air strikes on school in Gaza center kill 30 people - Euronews

Israeli aircraft strike a school in Deir Bala where displaced Palestinians were staying. At least 30 people were killed, more than 100 wounded, including children.

News of the World • July 27, 05:58 PM • 27162 views
G20 countries agree to work on a “tax for billionaires”

The G20 countries agreed on the need to tax the super-rich. The proposal calls for a 2% tax on wealth over $1 billion, but faced a negative reaction from some countries.

Economy • July 26, 09:51 PM • 43115 views
UN calls for revision of climate strategies due to record heat wave

Antonio Guterres urged the world to urgently review climate strategies due to the record heat wave. He emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen the fight against inequality.

News of the World • July 26, 03:27 PM • 23334 views
Russian diplomats spread Russian propaganda from the UN rostrum - CPJ

Russian diplomats are spreading propaganda narratives about Ukraine from the UN rostrum. At the UN Security Council meeting, the Russian representative repeated several propaganda clichés based on lies and manipulations.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 12:54 PM • 50773 views
Ukraine refuses to participate in the UN Security Council meeting chaired by Russia

Ukraine will not participate in the UN Security Council meeting convened by Russia on 'threats to peace'. Ukraine's mission to the UN declared the Russian presidency illegitimate and condemned attempts to justify aggression.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 06:05 PM • 57203 views
Russians have completely destroyed the authentic monument of world importance Chersonesos Tavriya: Lubinets appealed to the UN

Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN because of Russia's destruction of Tauric Chersonese in the occupied Crimea. The occupiers destroyed the authentic monument, carried out illegal construction work and removed archaeological finds.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 05:41 PM • 31304 views
Russia ignores Turkey's requests to visit Ukrainian prisoners of war

Turkey's chief ombudsman says Russia ignores requests to visit Ukrainian prisoners of war. Turkey plans to appeal to the UN if it does not receive a response from Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 02:27 PM • 33319 views
40 migrants die in a boat fire off the coast of Haiti

At least 40 migrants died after a boat fire off the northern coast of Haiti. The cause could be the lighting of candles during a ritual, which led to the ignition of barrels of gasoline.

News of the World • July 20, 06:51 AM • 21449 views
July 18: Birthday of Tetris, International Nelson Mandela Day

On July 18, 1985, an electronic version of the cult puzzle game Tetris was presented, which became a cultural phenomenon and a favorite pastime of teenagers in the 1990s.

UNN Lite • July 18, 03:03 AM • 102237 views
“Comrade Lavrov, what kind of animal are you?” - Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN mocked the Russian Foreign Minister for quoting Orwell

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations ridiculed Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov for using George Orwell's Animal Farm to justify Russia's actions, noting that Orwell was a critic of Stalinism and the book allegorized the totalitarian regime of the Soviet Union.

Politics • July 17, 07:59 AM • 33860 views
US authorities receive information that Iran planned to assassinate Donald Trump - CNN

CNN: Iran was planning to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, according to intelligence obtained by US intelligence agencies, leading to increased security measures around Trump.

Politics • July 16, 09:32 PM • 111460 views
Zelensky met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees: what they talked about

President Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to discuss humanitarian aid, winterization, and the launch of a UN-supported platform to help Ukrainian refugees return home.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:40 PM • 104643 views
Risks of exploitation: Red Cross calls for better protection mechanisms for Ukrainians in Great Britain

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the UK are at risk of homelessness and exploitation due to shortcomings in security and support procedures, according to a report by the British Red Cross.

Society • July 16, 03:48 PM • 24835 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.

Politics • July 15, 12:54 PM • 31231 views
Today is the Day of Ukrainian Peacekeepers: creation of the first battalion, most successful missions, losses

Ukraine, as an independent state, first joined the UN peacekeeping contingents in 1992 in Yugoslavia, where a bloody civil war was taking place.

Society • July 15, 03:41 AM • 21062 views
July 15: Day of Ukrainian Statehood, Day of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine

On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which is dedicated to the baptism of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr in 988 and the establishment of Christianity on the territory of our country.

UNN Lite • July 15, 03:09 AM • 119500 views
Papua New Guinea joins the Peace Summit communiqué

Papua New Guinea has joined the Peace Summit communiqué, strengthening Oceania's voice in peacekeeping efforts to restore respect for the UN Charter and international law, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • July 13, 06:00 AM • 89183 views
"For the sake of international justice, it is worth lifting to the ICC": Kostin calls for bringing Russia to justice for attack on Okhmatdyt

The Prosecutor General of Ukraine has called on the International Criminal Court to bring Russia to justice for the attack on Okhmatdyt in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:05 AM • 18135 views
UN: Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 146 civilians, wound 672 more in June - UN

In June 2024, at least 146 civilians were killed and 672 injured as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine, with the majority of victims in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

Society • July 11, 12:57 PM • 19351 views
A platform with the participation of the UN is being launched to help Ukrainian refugees return home - Ministry of Economy

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has created the "Ukraine is Home" platform to provide comprehensive information and support to Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) on their stay abroad, return to Ukraine, housing, employment and other assistance programs, with the assistance of the Ministry of Economy.

Society • July 11, 08:51 AM • 102951 views
UN says it is "highly likely" that a Russian missile hit Okhmatdyt

The UN monitoring mission believes that the attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv was probably caused by a Russian missile, not a missile shot down by Ukrainian air defense.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 01:28 PM • 26097 views
UN Secretary-General condemns Russian missile attack on Okhmatdet

The UN strongly condemns Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine, which killed dozens of civilians, including children, and damaged the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 12:23 PM • 25006 views
Kyslytsya: Russia should be deprived of its seat in the UN Security Council

Russia should be deprived of its permanent seat on the UN Security Council because of its propensity to commit heinous crimes during its presidency and its illegal occupation of a seat that belonged to the Soviet Union.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 04:27 AM • 37227 views