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Today, on July 30, all the people of our planet who value strong and lasting relationships between people can join the celebration of the International Day of Friendship. The event was launched by the United Nations in 2011.
Gaza's Ministry of Health reports an outbreak of polio caused by a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli military action. The WHO is sending more than a million doses of the vaccine, and the UN reports the spread of other diseases in the region.
MPs propose to set July 28-29 as the Days of Mourning for Azov fighters killed in Olenivka. The draft resolution has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, MP Maria Mezentseva said.
The International Criminal Court prioritizes the investigation of torture of Ukrainians by Russians in detention centers. Ukraine emphasizes that this is a systemic policy of the Russian Federation, not isolated cases.
Since May 2023, Russia has not handed over a single captured Azov soldier. More than 900 Azov fighters remain in captivity, including 120 wounded in the attack in Olenivka.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has supported the draft law on international defense companies, but pointed out the need for further revision. The document should regulate the activities of such companies, but it currently contradicts some laws and international treaties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine, as an independent state, first joined the UN peacekeeping contingents in 1992 in Yugoslavia, where a bloody civil war was taking place.
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.
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.