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Ukraine may delay receiving about 50% of shells under Czech initiative due to poor quality - media

Czech arms manufacturer Czechoslavak Group, the largest supplier of ammunition in Central Europe, said that due to quality problems quality problems, about 50% of the shells promised to Ukraine will not be shipped as quickly as planned, as some components require additional processing or replacement.

War • May 30, 12:23 PM • 31060 views

The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%

The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3% as traders tracked transfers of more than 107,000 bitcoins worth $7. 2 billion from wallets linked to the defunct Mt. Gox exchange.

Economy • May 28, 07:58 AM • 20030 views

Poland will impose restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats in the country - Foreign Minister Sikorski

Poland will impose restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, limiting them to the Mazovian Voivodeship, where Warsaw is located, and consuls to the respective provinces, citing evidence of the Russian state's involvement in subversive activities in Poland.

News of the World • May 27, 02:21 PM • 19724 views

Electronics and ammunition: Stoltenberg explains how China and DPRK help Russia in its war against Ukraine

North Korea and China are the most significant supporters of Russia's war against Ukraine, providing military aid, microelectronics for missiles and tanks, and more than a million artillery shells, while Russia shares with the DPRK technologies that allow them to develop their missile and nuclear programs.

War • May 27, 11:20 AM • 17115 views

NATO countries plan to create a “wall of drones” to protect against Russian aggression

Six NATO countries-Norway, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania-agreed to build a “drone wall” along their borders to protect against Russian aggression and potential provocations involving migrants.

War • May 26, 10:05 PM • 25314 views

India and Egypt became the main destinations for Russian marine fuel oil exports

In April 2023, India and Egypt became the main export destinations for Russian marine fuel oil: India received 0. 6 million tons, and Egypt almost 0.5 million tons, as Russian exports were redirected after the EU embargo.

Economy • May 23, 11:03 AM • 17078 views

May 23: World Turtle Day, International Chardonnay Day

On World Turtle Day, activists raise awareness of the threat of extinction of 60% of turtle species due to habitat pollution, climate change, and poor captive conditions.

UNN Lite • May 23, 03:02 AM • 138707 views

Ukraine is preparing for the biggest veterinary event: what the organizers of IVC 2024 have prepared

IVC 2024: scientific conference, grooming festival and Pet Products Fair.

Business News • May 22, 10:51 AM • 43035 views

Ukraine expects the participants of the Peace Summit to draw up an action plan on three points

Ukraine expects the participants of the Global Peace Summit to jointly develop an action plan on free navigation, nuclear and energy security, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the return of deported children.

Politics • May 18, 05:23 PM • 85126 views

Ukrainian issue, AI and North Korea: what else was included in the agreement between Russia and China

Russia and China have announced a strategic partnership agreement that strengthens ties in energy, trade, security, and geopolitics, counteracts alleged U. S. attempts to upset the strategic balance, and supports each other on Ukraine and North Korea.

Politics • May 16, 02:34 PM • 104882 views

FIFA may allow domestic championship matches to be held abroad

FIFA could allow national championship matches to be played abroad, and create a working group to study the possibility of hosting matches of leagues such as La Liga and the Premier League in lucrative regions such as North America and Asia.

Sports • May 16, 05:05 AM • 54134 views

The average temperature in April this year broke the previous record in 2016

April 2024 was the warmest April on record in the world: the temperature was 0. 67°C above the 1991-2020 average and 0.14°C above the previous record set in 2016. At the same time, this was accompanied by extreme weather events around the world.

Society • May 13, 12:27 PM • 15458 views

FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.

News of the World • May 10, 09:38 AM • 27119 views

Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat

Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.

News of the World • May 9, 06:11 PM • 29146 views

Over 120 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians intensify activity in Orikhivsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 121 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors and intensifying their activities in the Orikhivsk sector, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

War • May 8, 05:11 PM • 23388 views

A russian aircraft manufacturer is buying back its own products in Asia and Africa, spending hundreds of millions of dollars

During the two years of the full-scale war, the russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev imported about $420 million worth of its own products from foreign partners to be able to accelerate production of Su-30 fighters and other military aircraft.

War • May 8, 07:10 AM • 17634 views

Oil rises in price amid rising tensions in the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia's price hike

Oil futures rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia raised June oil prices for most regions, and after the prospect of a quick ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip became unlikely, reviving fears that fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces will soon resume.

War • May 6, 05:12 PM • 27337 views

The first rival of the Ukrainian national team at the 2024 Olympic football tournament has been determined

Ukraine's first opponent in Group B of the 2024 Olympic football tournament will be Iraq, which secured a place in the group by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the match for third place at the U-23 Asian Cup.

Sports • May 2, 07:58 PM • 25119 views

FT: Red Sea trade disruption could last until next year

Disruptions in global trade due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which force ships to avoid the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, could last until next year.

News of the World • May 2, 11:34 AM • 42014 views

Bitcoin grew by 1.6% per day: now its value is over $63 thousand

The price of bitcoin remains relatively stable near the lower end of the trading range as investors continue to sell off cryptocurrency assets, especially in the United States.

Economy • April 30, 12:32 PM • 17334 views

Another batch of Ukrainian grain was delivered to Sudan - Zelenskyy

Ukraine continues to support the Sudanese people with grain supplies as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.

Economy • April 26, 11:52 AM • 22164 views

Blinken: Russia would struggle to sustain its assault on Ukraine without China’s support

Blinken warned China that supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens European security and called on Beijing to use its influence to deter Iran and North Korea from destabilizing behavior.

War • April 26, 11:26 AM • 20723 views

Military spending worldwide rises to record $2,443 billion - SIPRI

In 2023, global military spending reached a record high of $2,443 billion, with the United States, China and Russia being the largest spenders, driven by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other armed conflicts around the world.

War • April 22, 06:48 AM • 20392 views

Attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region: rescuers have been trying to extinguish the fire for almost a day

During the missile strikes, the russians hit the port infrastructure, which resulted in a large-scale fire. Rescuers have been trying to eliminate the fire for almost a day.

War • April 20, 11:46 AM • 65529 views

Russian army attacks two terminals in Pivdennyi port: agricultural products for Asia and Africa destroyed

Russia attacked two terminals at the Pivdennyi port, destroying containers of agricultural products intended for export to Asia and Africa.

War • April 19, 06:27 PM • 56186 views

Iran's attack on Israel causes chaos in air traffic - Reuters

International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.

News of the World • April 15, 10:31 AM • 18329 views

Soaring coffee prices are already having an impact - FT

Extreme temperatures and droughts in Southeast Asia have led to lower coffee bean yields in Vietnam and Indonesia, the world's second and third largest producers, sending global coffee futures to near record highs.

Economy • April 1, 02:32 PM • 34439 views

Ukraine should increase funding for the Foreign Intelligence Service to counter Russian challenges - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy announces an increase in funding for Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service to counter Russian challenges and expand its operational capabilities.

War • March 28, 07:39 PM • 29519 views

Thai Parliament legalizes same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house of parliament has passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, which, if approved by the Senate and the King, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize such unions.

Society • March 27, 11:05 PM • 34092 views

Russia faces delays in oil payments as China, UAE and Turkey tighten controls on banks - Reuters

Russian oil companies are facing delays of up to several months in receiving payments from banks in China, Turkey, and the UAE due to heightened caution about possible secondary US sanctions that undermine the Kremlin's oil export revenues.

Economy • March 27, 10:59 AM • 27460 views

A failure occurred in the operation of Privat terminals: the bank says the problem has already been resolved

The General Staff confirmed the strike on the deployment point of the 448th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation, which struck Sumy.

Ukrainians are changing their holiday destinations: what they are choosing

Sytnyk Used to Vacation at the Hunting Grounds Where a Dog Was Shot With a Gun, and Its Owner Ran for Parliament

Organized dog fights and shot the animal in the head: the man is already in pre-trial detention for attempted murder

Zelensky proposed to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days

Hiding behind the IMF, Hetmantsev is trying to push a bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund through the Rada

Lowering prices on "chips and soda" is not about medical necessity. People's Deputy criticized the Top 100 medicines from the Ministry of Health

Broke the bus window and saved people: what is known about 13-year-old Kyrylo Illyashenko, who became a hero of Sumy

Fake disability: how many employees of state and law enforcement agencies are in the focus of investigators – the SBI response

Google is teaching AI to speak the language of dolphins

"Privatized" the church and property for over UAH 7 million: a rector of a UOC (MP) church exposed in Kyiv region

Elton John's foundations in Russia were declared undesirable due to "LGBT propaganda"

Still undecided on the exact format: Rutte unable to answer whether Zelenskyy will be invited to the NATO summit

A Ukrainian caused a large-scale accident in Krakow: 19 injured

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Sytnyk Used to Vacation at the Hunting Grounds Where a Dog Was Shot With a Gun, and Its Owner Ran for Parliament

"Gray" iPhone: Why small chains sell Apple equipment cheaper

"Rivne Vertical": How Ivanna Smachylo headed the State Property Fund of Ukraine and what Minister Koval has to do with it

The court is not a decree: how ARMA, under the leadership of Duma, demonstrates disregard for the law

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