The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, providing for economic and security cooperation. The document paves the way for expanding American influence in the South Caucasus and strengthening regional stability.
Global oil prices fell following news of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran in Oman. Brent crude dropped to $67, WTI to $63 per barrel, and India refused to import Russian crude oil.
This week, a full moon, known as the Snow Moon, can be observed, peaking on Sunday at 5:09 PM ET. It will also appear full on Saturday and Monday.
Asia is experiencing outbreaks of the highly lethal Nipah virus. Experts note that the virus is transmitted from bats to animals, and then to humans through contact.
Record technology exports by Ukrainian IT companies.
The hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward by four seconds, marking the closest to midnight in history. The reasons for this were the aggressive behavior of nuclear powers, the violation of nuclear arms control, and conflicts.
A 67,800-year-old human handprint, the oldest cave painting, has been found in Indonesia. This discovery changes perceptions of the development of human creativity and the migration of Homo sapiens.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister has called for sanctions against Russia's "shadow" grain fleet, which has stolen over 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain. Intelligence has identified 45 vessels involved in the theft, and Ukraine has already imposed sanctions on 43 of them.
Nvidia has unveiled its Alpamayo technology for self-driving cars, which will provide "logic" in autonomous vehicles. The company is collaborating with Mercedes to create a self-driving car that will appear in the US in the coming months.
Yemen's Transitional Council agreed to talks with Saudi Arabia after losing the eastern port of Mukalla. This happened amid military successes of the Yemeni government and the weakening of separatist positions.
Rain and snowfall caused widespread flooding in several regions of Afghanistan, killing 17 people and injuring 11. The disaster affected 1,800 families, damaging homes and infrastructure.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a large-scale network of fraudulent call centers in Kyiv and Odesa, which operated under the guise of international financial companies. The operations of 27 offices were shut down, whose victims included citizens of Ukraine, Europe, and Asia.
The Japanese H3 rocket failed during the launch of the Michibiki 5 satellite due to a malfunction in the second stage, leading to the loss of the strategic spacecraft. This is the second failure for the H3 rocket since its debut, interrupting a series of successful missions.
New cases of leprosy have been detected in Croatia and Romania, with Croatia's being an "imported case" in a worker from Nepal, and Romania's involving two confirmed and two suspected cases among massage parlor employees. Medical professionals assure that the disease is highly treatable with antibiotics, and there is no risk of widespread transmission.
The US Senate has approved a national defense bill worth almost $900 billion, which includes $800 million for Ukraine for 2026-2027. The funds will be distributed in equal parts for the procurement of weapons.
A new strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK in a person who had traveled to Asia. This strain is a mixture of two main types of the virus, and its significance is currently being assessed.
Over 900 people have died in Indonesia due to a massive flood caused by a cyclone, with hundreds missing. The natural disaster destroyed over 100,000 homes, and prisoners were released from a flooded prison.
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Asia last week claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, with almost 900 more considered missing. Indonesia and Sri Lanka were the most affected, where rescue services are unable to cope with the scale of the destruction.
For the Trump administration, the main global problem is not Russia and its war in Ukraine, but China.
The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have stated the need for a joint decision on dismantling railway connections with Russia and Belarus. The presidents of the Baltic countries discussed this issue and handed it over to the ministers for further consideration.
Stocks showed moderate growth on Tuesday, while cryptocurrencies and global government bonds stabilized after sell-offs. This happened amid an expected interest rate hike in Japan, which affected global markets.
Arms sales revenues of the top 100 arms-producing companies grew by 5. 9% in 2024, reaching $679 billion. This growth is driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, geopolitical tensions, and increased military spending.
The Russian federal agency "Rossotrudnichestvo" is launching a new project, within which groups of "masters of the Russian language" will be sent for internships to countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These programs are used to promote Russia's political interests and spread its influence.
NATO is stepping up preparations for a possible confrontation with Russia, while the US is reducing its military presence in Europe. The number of American troops has already been reduced in Romania, and similar steps are planned in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Since 2022, Russia has involved citizens of 128 countries in the war against Ukraine through fake centers, private structures, and diplomatic institutions. Foreigners are recruited by deception, coercion, or for money; many of them are killed or taken prisoner.
Learn about the history of cookies, which appeared in Europe as spicy travel pastries and turned into Christmas sweets. UNN offers five cookie recipes, each with a unique history and taste.
Scientists have discovered traces of an ancient continent that broke away from Australia more than 150 million years ago and was long considered lost.
The laying of several underwater internet cables through the Red Sea has not been completed as planned. Political tensions and security threats have made this route unsafe for commercial vessels.
The Prosecutor General's Office has shut down 277 fraudulent call centers in various regions of Ukraine. These centers have been deceiving citizens of Ukraine, the EU, and Asia for years, extorting money under the guise of investments or selling goods.
SWIFT is fully transitioning to the digital standard ISO 20022 CBPR+, which will synchronize the banking systems of 11,000 financial institutions. This update will enable international transfers in a single digital format, compatible with blockchains and CBDCs.
