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Global coal consumption will set a new record in 2024
UAE banks massively block and delay payments to russian companies due to sanctions
Poroshenko missed more votes in the Rada than traitor Medvedchuk - CHESNO movement published a rating of truants
A meeting of the “nuclear club” was held in Dubai
Google reveals the most popular search queries of Ukrainians in 2024
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War-contaminated areas in Ukraine decreased by 17,000 square kilometers over the year
Cabinet of Ministers adds MRI systems to the list of medical devices to be purchased at the expense of the state budget
Poland is ready to shoot down Russian missiles only in case of threat to its territory - Defense Minister
Trump appoints show's producer as US special envoy to the UK
Malian militants attack several villages in the country: more than 20 killed
Plans to resume flights to Ukraine: which companies expressed interest
AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine
UAE detains three suspects in murder of Israeli rabbi
Lithuania plans to switch to 100% green electricity by 2030
Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions
ARMA closure: how Olena Duma deprived the agency of public control
“This is a time bomb for the market and the population": Oleh Klimov criticizes scandalous amendments to the draft law that will lead to higher prices for medicines (VIDEO)
The NACP should establish the facts of illegal enrichment by one of the heads of the tax service Sokur
Christmas table 2024: top 4 traditional dishes
NABU and SAPO failed: HACCU Appeals Chamber once again refuses to take Kriuchkov into custody
Germany closes all Iranian consulates general: 32 diplomats to leave the country
German-Iranian citizen executed in Iran on terrorism charges
Zhytomyr City Council deputy Rosenblat concealed elite real estate and income in the UAE worth a million dollars - Schemes
Dubai airline bans transportation of pagers after they explode in Lebanon
Ukrainians buy real estate abroad: the most popular destinations and opportunities for investors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added
Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive
Media finds property of ex-deputy head of customs worth tens of millions of dollars in Dubai
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg
G7 discusses 2035 end date for coal-fired power plants - Reuters
In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people
Canceled flights and flooded streets in Dubai: large-scale rains hit the UAE
Son of the mayor of flooded Orsk bought an apartment of almost 100 square meters in the UAE - Navalny's team investigation
Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom
UAE covered with showers and thunderstorms
Pope Francis to be examined in hospital in Rome due to flu - media
Polymetal International sells Russian assets for $3.7 billion
Starlink from the russian occupiers: bought in the dark, used on the front line, and difficult or impossible to disconnect
Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023
Russian oil supplies through the Red Sea face fewer risks than competitors - Reuters
Global coal consumption will set a new record in 2024
The IEA predicts a historic high in coal use in 2024, despite climate warnings. China remains the largest consumer, using 4.9 billion tons of coal.
UAE banks massively block and delay payments to russian companies due to sanctions
UAE banks have stepped up checks on payments by russian companies following new US sanctions against 50 russian banks. The payment processing time has increased to 30 days, and some funds are “hanging” or lost.
Poroshenko missed more votes in the Rada than traitor Medvedchuk - CHESNO movement published a rating of truants
23 MPs missed more than 50% of the votes in the Verkhovna Rada. Petro Poroshenko became the leader of the anti-rating with 65% of missed votes, ahead of even the MPs who fled from the OPFL.
A meeting of the “nuclear club” was held in Dubai
The United States, Russia, Britain, France, and China met in Dubai to discuss nuclear doctrines under the chairmanship of China. The parties held consultations to improve mutual understanding and avoid miscalculations.
Google reveals the most popular search queries of Ukrainians in 2024
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
Plans to resume flights to Ukraine: which companies expressed interest
Several international airlines have expressed their readiness to resume flights to Ukraine, provided that security improves. UNN has collected statements from those who are already considering the possibility of flying with proper safety guarantees.
AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine
Latvian airline AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine after the opening of airspace. The company plans to move capacities from other destinations and base aircraft at Ukrainian airports.
UAE detains three suspects in murder of Israeli rabbi
Three people have been arrested in the UAE on suspicion of murdering 28-year-old Rabbi Tzvi Kogan of the Chabad movement. The rabbi's body was found in the city of Al Ain after his disappearance on Thursday.
Lithuania plans to switch to 100% green electricity by 2030
The Lithuanian Minister of Environment has announced the complete transition of the national power grid to renewable sources by 2030. The country has already quadrupled its solar and wind power capacity since 2020.
Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions
The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.
Germany closes all Iranian consulates general: 32 diplomats to leave the country
The German Foreign Minister announced the closure of three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd. 32 consulate employees must leave the country if they do not have German citizenship.
German-Iranian citizen executed in Iran on terrorism charges
Iran has executed 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmaghd on charges of the 2008 Shiraz terrorist attack. Amnesty International claims an unfair trial and forced confessions, while the EU condemns the execution.
Zhytomyr City Council deputy Rosenblat concealed elite real estate and income in the UAE worth a million dollars - Schemes
Yelena Rosenblatt failed to declare an apartment and a hotel room in Dubai. She also concealed income from renting and selling real estate worth $359 thousand.
Dubai airline bans transportation of pagers after they explode in Lebanon
Emirates Airlines banned the transportation of pagers and walkie-talkies after a series of explosions in Lebanon. The airline also suspended flights to Lebanon, Iraq and Iran due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukrainians buy real estate abroad: the most popular destinations and opportunities for investors
The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.
Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive
According to a study by Julius Baer Group Ltd, Singapore remains the most expensive city in the world, followed by Hong Kong and London.
Media finds property of ex-deputy head of customs worth tens of millions of dollars in Dubai
According to a Dubai leak, Ruslan Cherkassky, together with Vitaliy Kiro, invested in two apartments in Dubai in 2010.
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg
Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.
G7 discusses 2035 end date for coal-fired power plants - Reuters
The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.
In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people
Heavy rains in the Chinese province of Guangdong caused floods that killed 4 people, displaced 110,000, and destroyed roads and bridges.
Canceled flights and flooded streets in Dubai: large-scale rains hit the UAE
Heavy rains caused localized flooding, disrupting the operation of Dubai Airport, the busiest airport for international flights. Due to the bad weather, schools were temporarily closed in Dubai, and workers were transferred to remote work. An orange alert was issued throughout the UAE.
Son of the mayor of flooded Orsk bought an apartment of almost 100 square meters in the UAE - Navalny's team investigation
The son of the mayor of the flooded Russian city of Orsk bought a luxury apartment in Dubai worth $353,600 a month before the dam broke.
Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom
Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.
UAE covered with showers and thunderstorms
Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail hit the UAE from March 8 to 10, flooding streets in major cities, causing flight delays and forcing authorities to issue weather warnings.
Pope Francis to be examined in hospital in Rome due to flu - media
Pope Francis was taken to a hospital in Rome for examination in connection with the flu.
Polymetal International sells Russian assets for $3.7 billion
Polymetal International agrees to sell its Russian assets for $3. 7 billion to Mangazeya Plus.
Starlink from the russian occupiers: bought in the dark, used on the front line, and difficult or impossible to disconnect
russian occupiers have started using Starlink terminals purchased through third countries, although SpaceX says it is investigating suspicions of unauthorized use.
Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023
According to Euromonitor International, Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023 with more than 20. 2 million visitors, ahead of London and Dubai.
Russian oil supplies through the Red Sea face fewer risks than competitors - Reuters
Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.