Polio vaccination coverage in the European Region has reached its lowest level since 2017, leaving approximately 450,000 infants vulnerable. Poliovirus remains endemic in several Asian countries, posing a risk to Europe.
China will focus on technological self-sufficiency and innovation in a new five-year plan, which will begin in 2026. The country's government has outlined key priorities, including the development of its own semiconductor supply chain and stimulating domestic demand.
The US stock market is showing growth, approaching historical highs, as companies begin to report summer earnings. Shares of General Motors, RTX, Danaher, and Coca-Cola exceeded analysts' expectations, while some tech giants, such as Alphabet, are showing declines.
Kolochava and Synevyr Polyana from Transcarpathia have been recognized as two of the 52 best tourist villages in the world by the UNWTO. These settlements are noted for combining tourism development with the preservation of nature and cultural heritage.
Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ukraine will begin construction of the Kardesa underwater cable system, which will connect Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Georgia. This project, worth over 100 million euros, will enhance Ukraine's digital sovereignty and create new transit potential between Europe and Asia.
Slowing growth at cocoa factories worldwide is exacerbated by soaring prices, impacting processors' profits. Processing volumes in Europe, Asia, and North America have reached multi-year lows, and prices for the sweet treat are unlikely to fall quickly.
Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder, is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He will be replaced by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, effective January 1.
Ukraine adheres to the UN Charter and seeks to end the war this year, but Russia shows no readiness for a truce. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin is deliberately prolonging the war, intensifying terror against Ukrainians and trying to draw other states into the conflict.
In August, the number of international students arriving in the US decreased by 19% compared to last year, reaching its lowest level since 2021. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline, which could lead to a loss of $7 billion for American universities.
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is taking place at a crucial moment for Ukraine and the world. President Zelenskyy's speech, the International Crimea Platform summit, and a Security Council meeting on Ukraine are scheduled.
Well-preserved remains of the oldest known pachycephalosaur, Zavacephale rinpoche, dating back approximately 108 million years, have been found in Mongolia. This discovery will help understand the evolution of this enigmatic group of dinosaurs and their social behavior.
Users of Microsoft Azure cloud services are experiencing delays due to damage to several underwater fiber optic cables in the Red Sea. Traffic has been rerouted via alternative routes, but restoration will take time.
Next week, on September 7-8, a total lunar eclipse will occur, during which the Moon will take on a red hue. This rare phenomenon will last over three hours and will be visible to almost 87% of the Earth's population.
Russia is recruiting youth from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to produce attack drones in the Alabuga special economic zone. They are promised high salaries but are forced to assemble drones used for strikes against Ukraine.
Turkey has begun construction of a 224-kilometer railway line worth $2. 8 billion, connecting the country with Nakhchivan via Azerbaijan. This project will become part of the "Middle Corridor" between China and Europe, bypassing Russia, and can reduce goods delivery time by 10-15 days.
Three Ukrainian veterans, despite their injuries, swam across the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, covering 6. 5 km. The swim aimed to draw attention to the victims of the war and raise funds for prosthetics.
European natural gas prices are rising as optimism for an end to Russia's war against Ukraine wanes. This is happening amid the difficulty of reaching a peace agreement and preparations for the upcoming heating season.
The FBI and Cisco reported that Russian hackers exploited a vulnerability in old Cisco software to attack thousands of network devices. Hackers collected configuration files and modified them for long-term access to critical infrastructure.
The Ukrainian sea corridor has transported 137 million tons of cargo in two years, including 84 million tons of agricultural products. It ensures food security for 54 countries around the world, operating 24/7 despite infrastructure damage.
Soho House, once a global club, is preparing for privatization. MCR Hotels leads a group of investors that will buy out shares at a price of about $9 per share.
The World Trade Organization has revised its forecast for global merchandise trade in 2025, expecting a 0. 9% increase. This update was made possible by increased imports to the US, but new tariffs could negatively impact trade in 2026.
About 3,000 foreigners from 86 countries are fighting for the Russian Federation, despite the expiration of their contracts. The vast majority of mercenaries come from Central Asia.
The Dardanelles Strait was temporarily closed to maritime traffic due to forest fires in northwestern Turkey. The fires spread near the city of Çanakkale, where residents were evacuated.
President Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 57th brigade in the Vovchansk direction, discussed the situation, and presented awards. The soldiers report the participation of mercenaries from Asia and Africa.
The week promises an increase in natural disasters and tension in international relations, but also provides opportunities to resolve crisis situations through dialogue and internal transformations.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that there will be no classic World War III, as the world lives in a state of constant undeclared war. He noted that wars are waged in proxy forms, locally, fragmented, in cyberspace, and in the information field.
Over 130 million tons of cargo have been transported via the Ukrainian sea corridor, of which 81 million tons are agricultural products. Over 5,000 vessels have departed from the ports of Greater Odesa, despite damage to 423 port infrastructure facilities and 32 civilian vessels.
A new study of the skull of a 5-year-old girl found in Skhul Cave suggests her hybrid origin from Neanderthal and Homo sapiens. This discovery could change the understanding of interspecies contacts of ancient humans and the first organized burials.
Agroholding MHP is switching to a partnership model of cooperation with agricultural producers, offering support in product certification.
The pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" won a UN tender, which will allow it to supply medicines to 80 countries. At the same time, Ukraine is experiencing a significant increase in drug prices, and state regulation is proving ineffective, leading to an imbalance between manufacturers' business ambitions and the needs of Ukrainians.
