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Pyrotechnics, thrown chairs: a "conflict" unfolds in "Oleksandriya" between ultras and the club's management PhotoVideo

The management of FC "Oleksandriya" filed a complaint against its own ultras due to the use of pyrotechnics, which led to fines and the closure of sectors.

Society • November 11, 02:28 PM • 146469 views
Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The National Security and Defense Council reacted

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called these words confirmation that Russia's goal is the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.

Politics • November 11, 02:16 PM • 4655 views
Syria joins US-led coalition against Islamic State

Syria has joined the US-led international coalition to combat ISIS, becoming the 90th participating nation. The announcement followed a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Politics • November 11, 01:59 PM • 3717 views
Iran ramps up missile production amid possible new war with Israel

Iran is increasing its missile production, preparing its arsenal to overcome Israeli missile defense. Iran's foreign minister stated that the country's missile capability significantly exceeds what it was during the 12-day war with Israel.

Politics • November 11, 01:29 PM • 3496 views
WhatsApp to face stricter content moderation rules in EU - Bloomberg

The European Commission plans to designate WhatsApp's open channels as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act, which will require adherence to high content moderation standards. This decision applies to channels that are open news feeds and have over 45 million users in Europe, without affecting personal messages.

News of the World • November 11, 01:00 PM • 3271 views
Oil prices fall amid oversupply fears and risks from US sanctions against Russian oil companies

Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0. 4% and 0.5% respectively, due to oversupply concerns. This happened despite uncertainty about the impact of US sanctions on Russian oil companies and optimism about the resumption of the US government's work.

Economy • November 11, 08:58 AM • 3444 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on over a thousand cultural valuables stolen by the invaders in occupied Kherson

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on 1,233 paintings stolen from the Kherson Art Gallery, which is part of the overall list of valuables. This happened before the third anniversary of Kherson's liberation, and among the stolen items are works by famous Ukrainian and European artists.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:18 AM • 4903 views
Bulgaria strengthens security at Lukoil refinery before state takeover: Russia has already reacted

Last week, Bulgaria adopted legislative changes allowing it to take over the refinery and sell it to a new owner. This is being done to protect the enterprise from US sanctions.

Economy • November 11, 03:42 AM • 16450 views
Trump: US to lower import tariffs for India after reduction in Russian oil purchases

The United States of America plans to lower import tariffs for India. This is due to New Delhi's significant reduction in the volume of Russian oil purchases.

Economy • November 10, 10:22 PM • 13981 views
Russian oil imports to the EU: the European Commission reminded Hungary and Slovakia of an important nuance

The European Union has imposed a ban on Russian oil imports, making exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia for their energy security. Brussels wants to completely abandon Russian energy carriers by the end of 2027.

Economy • November 10, 09:58 PM • 33599 views
US temporarily eases sanctions against Syria for 180 days

The US Treasury Department temporarily eases sanctions against Syria for 180 days. This decision coincided with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's historic visit to the White House.

Politics • November 10, 08:50 PM • 13333 views
EC considers banning Huawei from mobile networks in EU member states

The European Commission is exploring the possibility of obliging EU member states to gradually remove Huawei and ZTE from their telecommunications networks. This could turn a 2020 recommendation into a legal requirement due to deteriorating trade and political ties with China.

News of the World • November 10, 07:33 PM • 10683 views
Belgium engaged foreign troops due to drone wave – suspicions of Russian interference

Belgium has sought assistance from allies after a series of drone incursions near airports, military bases, and nuclear power plants. Officials say the incidents "resemble" Russian actions, but there is no direct evidence yet.

Politics • November 10, 06:08 PM • 11817 views
Syrian President is at the White House for a historic meeting with Trump - Media

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is at the White House for a historic meeting with Donald Trump. This is the first visit of a Syrian head of state since the country gained independence in 1946.

News of the World • November 10, 06:05 PM • 12206 views
Switzerland close to new customs agreement with US

The US and Switzerland are close to reducing tariffs on exports to 15% instead of 39%. An agreement could be reached within the next two weeks.

Economy • November 10, 05:40 PM • 18284 views
IOC may completely ban transgender women from women's sports – Sky NewsPhoto

The IOC is discussing a complete ban on transgender women participating in women's competitions due to potential physical advantages. Possible changes could come into effect before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but no final decisions have been made yet.

Sports • November 10, 03:08 PM • 4847 views
Syrian leader may have personal reasons to fight ISIS: Ahmed al-Sharaa was targeted for assassination

Syria thwarted two ISIS attacks on interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, adding a personal dimension to his plans to join the US coalition. This comes amid the lifting of UN sanctions against the Syrian leader and his visit to Washington.

News of the World • November 10, 02:07 PM • 4211 views
Sanctions hit Lukoil: Russia loses its main oil asset in Iraq

The Russian company Lukoil informed the Iraqi government about force majeure at the West Qurna-2 field due to US and UK sanctions. Iraq has suspended all payments to Lukoil, which could lead to a halt in production at the field.

Economy • November 10, 01:55 PM • 4680 views
EU to discuss two options for financial support for Ukraine for coming years - Reuters

The European Union will discuss two main ways to raise financial support for Ukraine: borrowing or using frozen Russian assets. EU finance ministers are meeting in Brussels after pledging to cover Ukraine's needs in 2026-2027.

Economy • November 10, 01:52 PM • 4984 views
Von der Leyen dodges Starmer's request for meeting on EU financial demands - FT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen avoided a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the COP30 conference due to Brussels' demands for London to pay billions of euros. The British leader wanted to discuss dissatisfaction with EU demands for a payment of up to 6.5 billion euros to participate in the "credits for weapons" program and contributions to the EU budget.

News of the World • November 10, 12:21 PM • 8843 views
In Ukraine, more than 200 criminal proceedings have already been initiated against clerics of the UOC (MP), among the defendants are 27 high-ranking church officials

Since 2022, the SBU has initiated 208 criminal proceedings regarding the anti-Ukrainian activities of UOC (MP) clerics, including 27 high-ranking church officials. 78 defendants have already been notified of suspicion, and 40 clergymen have been sentenced to imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • November 10, 11:34 AM • 8571 views
Russia's VAT increase due to military spending will hit citizens and regional budgets - intelligence

The planned increase in VAT in Russia to 22% from 2026 will not provide the expected revenues, but on the contrary, will lead to a decrease in revenues by 6. 1 billion US dollars. This will increase inflationary pressure, reduce domestic demand, and increase the cost of government borrowing.

News of the World • November 10, 11:17 AM • 5047 views
Sanctions loophole allowed Russian oil imports into Australia - media

New data indicates millions of tons of Russian oil were transshipped through a port partly owned by Macquarie Bank, with potential sales to Australian companies. Australia has imported over 3 million tons of Russian-origin petroleum products since 2023 through third countries, creating loopholes in sanctions.

Politics • November 10, 07:58 AM • 11367 views
Oil prices rose amid optimism about the end of the US shutdown

Brent crude futures rose to $64. 08 a barrel, and US WTI crude to $60.23. This happened amid expectations of a quick end to the US shutdown, which could increase oil demand.

Economy • November 10, 07:28 AM • 6701 views
Ukraine expects 20th package of sanctions against Russia from EU within a month - Zelenskyy

Ukraine expects the European Union to prepare the content of the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions within a month. Kyiv proposes to add Russian legal entities and individuals who profit from energy resources to the sanctions list.

Economy • November 9, 07:56 PM • 6854 views
China lifts restrictions on exports of several critical metals to the US

China's Ministry of Commerce has suspended restrictions on the export of antimony, gallium, and germanium to the United States until November 27, 2026. These metals are essential for semiconductor production and were previously banned from export starting December 2024.

Economy • November 9, 04:43 PM • 9503 views
Great Britain investigates purchase of equipment from Russia under sanctions

The UK government is investigating the purchase of Russian goods worth £80 million, of which £36. 3 million was for aviation equipment. This occurred in the year leading up to June 2025, despite sanctions prohibiting such transactions.

Economy • November 9, 02:58 PM • 11737 views
Zelenskyy signed new sanctions decisions: Putin's special representative and former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, Tupitsky, on the list

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the imposition of personal sanctions against eight individuals and five legal entities. The restrictions apply to Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupitsky, as well as Russian publishing houses.

Politics • November 9, 02:16 PM • 11876 views
Norway may pledge 100 billion euros from its fund to unblock the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

This move could unlock funding for Kyiv as the EU seeks ways to secure a loan without the risk of non-repayment.

Economy • November 9, 11:10 AM • 27465 views
Trump offered to protect Hungary from speculators - Orban on agreement with the US

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Donald Trump promised financial assistance in case of pressure on the Hungarian economy. Hungary also received an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, committing to purchase American liquefied natural gas.

Economy • November 9, 04:29 AM • 11710 views