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“Hezbollah elects new leader: what is known

Hashem Safiyeddine became the new leader of Hezbollah after the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike. Safiyeddine, Nasrallah's cousin, previously headed the group's executive council.

News of the World • September 29, 09:22 PM • 23524 views

Blinken to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister in New York today

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on September 27. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET amid growing global competition between the two countries.

News of the World • September 27, 08:29 AM • 14523 views

Blinken confirms $5.55 billion in arms for Ukraine in the coming weeks and months

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken confirms a plan to provide Ukraine with $5.55 billion in military aid in the coming weeks and months. The funds are allocated as part of the previously announced aid package for 2024.

Politics • September 27, 06:23 AM • 16292 views

US Senator falls victim to a diplomatic call from Kuleba

Senator Ben Cardin received a video call from fake Dmytro Kuleba via Zoom. Suspicions arose when “Kuleba” began asking politically charged questions and demanding an opinion on sensitive foreign policy issues.

News of the World • September 26, 11:55 AM • 14056 views

Germany allocates EUR 70 million to restore Ukraine's energy sector

Germany has approved a €70 million aid package for Ukraine's heat and power sector. The funds will be used to provide cities and communities with small combined heat and power plants, boilers, generators and solar panels.

War • September 25, 07:36 PM • 76035 views

Russia has a secret attack drone project in China - Reuters

Russia has launched a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing two European intelligence agency sources and documents.

War • September 25, 02:18 PM • 17099 views

Israel attacks 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon: almost 200 people killed, hundreds more wounded

The IDF struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. According to The Telegraph, the attacks killed at least 182 people, including women, children and doctors, and injured 727.

News of the World • September 23, 01:10 PM • 14722 views

Israel hacked Lebanon's communications systems to warn civilians of IDF rocket attack

The IDF called on the Lebanese to leave the areas where Hezbollah weapons are stored. The Israeli army carried out more than 300 strikes on terrorist targets, warning civilians via SMS and radio.

News of the World • September 23, 11:12 AM • 15873 views

Zelenskyy: Channels from “United News” can show what they want - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy said that the United News telethon shows truthful information. He emphasized that the channels have retained their places in the broadcasting grid and are free to broadcast what they want.

Society • September 22, 06:48 PM • 31305 views

US calls on citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalation of conflict with Israel

The U. S. State Department is urging citizens to leave Lebanon because of the escalating conflict with Israel. The reason is the growing unpredictability of explosions and the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

News of the World • September 22, 12:32 AM • 22386 views

The United States imposes new personal sanctions over repressions in Iran

The United States imposed sanctions on 12 people associated with repressions in Iran, two years after the death of Maghsa Amini. The sanctions target IRGC members, prison officials, and those responsible for operations abroad.

News of the World • September 19, 04:20 AM • 16531 views

State Department shares U.S. Ambassador's opinion of the UN on the effectiveness of Ukraine's victory plan

The U. S. State Department has reviewed the plan for Ukraine's victory presented by Zelenskyy and considers it effective. The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and is confident in its victory.

War • September 18, 05:50 AM • 45586 views

Israel did not notify the US before attacking Hezbollah members' pagers

Israel conducted a reconnaissance operation, blowing up thousands of Hezbollah pagers without informing the United States. The attack killed 9 people and injured 2,750, paralyzing Hezbollah's command and control system.

War • September 17, 07:50 PM • 72896 views

Blinken arrives in Israel for ceasefire talks

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.

War • August 18, 11:58 PM • 116645 views

US approves $5 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Germany

The US State Department has approved a potential $5 billion sale of 600 Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Germany. This will help Germany strengthen its air defense in line with new NATO plans.

News of the World • August 16, 07:32 AM • 17511 views

Ukraine and the US exchange updates on cybersecurity and current needs

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine met with the US Ambassador for Cyberspace. They discussed cybersecurity, Ukraine's needs, and plans for cooperation, including the development of the Tallinn Mechanism and USAID projects.

Politics • August 15, 04:45 PM • 31828 views

After the Ukrainian Armed Forces breakthrough in the Kursk region: Russia is urgently looking for volunteers to build new defense lines

After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.

Society • August 14, 12:47 PM • 18997 views

Biden refuses to comment on Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region

US President Joe Biden said he would not comment publicly on Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region. The U.S. State Department has previously noted that Ukraine's actions in the region do not violate Washington's policy.

War • August 13, 08:21 PM • 105672 views

The US denies involvement in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina

The United States said it did not participate in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina. This denial came after Hasina's accusations that the United States was involved in her ouster in order to gain control of the island of St. Martin.

News of the World • August 13, 07:53 AM • 17773 views

US expects ceasefire talks in Gaza to continue

The US expects the ceasefire talks in Gaza to continue. The State Department spokesman said that all participants should return to the negotiating table, but refused to comment on Hamas' participation.

War • August 12, 11:42 PM • 40925 views

Territory exchange and leverage in negotiations: Foreign Policy on Ukraine's goal in the "Kursk operation"

Foreign Policy suggests that Ukraine may use the seizure of part of the Kursk region by Russia to exchange territories. This could strengthen Kyiv's position in potential peace talks.

War • August 10, 05:04 PM • 106949 views

The US wants to understand Ukraine's strategy in the Kursk region of Russia - White House

The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.

War • August 10, 03:48 PM • 102527 views

US allocates $3.5 billion for military aid to Israel

The US State Department has announced that it will provide Israel with $3. 5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. The funds were allocated from the funding package approved by Congress in April amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

News of the World • August 10, 01:18 PM • 36963 views

Due to the state of emergency in the Kursk region: the construction site of the Kursk NPP-2 has been reduced in number of employees

Amid reports of hostilities in the Kursk region, the number of personnel at the construction site of the Kursk NPP-2 has been reduced. Rosatom says that work continues as scheduled and all systems are operating normally.

War • August 9, 04:15 PM • 33949 views

In Kursk region, the FSB detains locals who publish footage of battles and the defeat of Russian troops

Russian security services detain a local resident for publishing a video of the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes in Kursk region. The FSB is considering opening a criminal case under the article 'espionage' with a sentence of up to life imprisonment.

War • August 9, 01:47 PM • 30934 views

The US State Department reacts to Niger's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Ukraine

The United States emphasized Russia's destabilizing role in Africa after Niger severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The US State Department said that the presence of Russia and Wagner in the region is sowing chaos and instability.

War • August 9, 11:29 AM • 112458 views

Pentagon: The United States is not afraid of escalation from Russia due to events in the Kursk region

The Pentagon stated that it sees no escalation due to Ukraine's actions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The US will continue to support Ukraine with the necessary systems for success on the battlefield.

War • August 9, 10:45 AM • 41673 views

"The majority quietly approves": Podoliak on the international community's reaction to the situation in the Kursk region

Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Presidential Administration, said that the international community has recognized Russia as a legitimate target for any operations and types of weapons. This is the result of Ukraine's diplomatic and legal work.

War • August 8, 05:07 PM • 103160 views

US: Putin's statements about Ukraine's "provocation" in Kursk region are exaggerated

The U. S. State Department considers Putin's statement about Ukraine's 'provocation' in the Kursk region to be an exaggeration. The U.S. emphasizes that Russia has been violating Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not violate restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons.

War • August 8, 12:24 AM • 108235 views

Presidential Office comments on fighting in Kursk region

Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.

War • August 7, 09:04 PM • 33964 views

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General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted Russian claims about the end of fighting in the Kursk region: the operation continues

"We hope for a result from all the things that were said": Zelenskyy called the meeting with Trump "good"

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Meetings may take place in the coming days that should bring silence closer to Ukraine - Zelensky

Delayed by at least three weeks: Trump says Ukraine has not signed a mineral agreement

Departure of Ukrainians abroad: sociologist talks about new trends

Ukraine has not received official signals from the US about their withdrawal from the peace process - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Salaries will grow by 3-4% annually in 2025-2027 - NBU forecast

Blocking the ARMA reform threatens the receipt of funding from the EU: the MP placed responsibility on Duma

Trump and Zelenskyy met before Pope's funeral - Sky News

The funeral of Pope Francis has begun in the Vatican

Pope Francis's Funeral: Trump and Zelenskyy Have Front-Row Seats

Trump and Zelenskyy held a "very productive" meeting on the sidelines of the Pope's funeral - White House

Funeral mass for the Pope has ended in the Vatican

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Funeral of Pope Francis: who will attend the ceremony and how the mass will be held

Seeing off 2025: how to commemorate the dead and what are the safety measures this year

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