California was hit by severe winter storms, bringing abnormal precipitation and gusty winds, disrupting Christmas travel for millions. Authorities declared an evacuation, and forecasters warn of critical danger from landslides and infrastructure damage.
Russia has sent weapons to Madagascar's military government, which came to power in an October coup. On December 20, a Russian Air Force plane delivered 40 servicemen and 43 crates of weapons to an international airport near Antananarivo.
Uber, in partnership with Chinese giant Baidu, will launch robotaxis in the UK, starting a pilot project with Apollo Go RT6 autonomous vehicles in the first half of 2026. The company plans to make the service available to Londoners by the end of next year and will offer it in more than 10 markets.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are raging in the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, causing traffic jams and accidents. Police urge drivers and pedestrians to be careful on the roads.
The United States of America has removed several companies from the sanctions list that previously supplied sanctioned equipment to Russia, including for its military-industrial complex. Among them are Cypriot Veles International Limited, Finnish Hi-Tech Koneisto, as well as Dubai and Turkish companies.
In central Mexico, a plane crashed during an attempted emergency landing, with seven people found dead. The accident occurred in the industrial area of San Mateo Atenco, 5 km from Toluca Airport.
Porsche introduced the Panamera Sonderwunsch with a unique custom-made design. The interior combines the luxury of a limousine and a sports sedan, showcasing individuality.
Turkey has been granted the right to host and lead the next UN climate talks – COP31, following an agreement between Turkey and Australia. Australia will assume the role of "Negotiations President," but its responsibilities remain partially undefined.
An Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. The accident occurred on the territory of Al Maktoum International Airport, where the plane crashed into the ground, creating a fireball.
A joint flight display of the American F-35 and the Russian Su-57E took place in Dubai. The UAE previously sought to acquire the F-35, and Saudi Arabia is considered a potential buyer of American aircraft.
At the Dubai Airshow, the Russians presented the Forpost-RE drone, a copy of the Israeli IAI Searcher Mk II, and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system. Both developments, according to Moscow, meet the current challenges of modern conflicts.
Boeing Co. plans to triple deliveries of Patriot missile seekers due to high demand for the air defense system. A 40,000-square-foot production facility has been built for this purpose.
The French investigator lifted the travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was previously suspected of aiding crimes. The decision of November 10 also cancels the requirement for regular registration at a police station.
Sonder, a Marriott partner, declared bankruptcy, leading to the sudden eviction of guests worldwide. Their belongings ended up in hallways or plastic bags.
Thousands of cyclists rode on Dubai's 12-lane Sheikh Zayed Road. This is an annual ride that marks the city-state's fitness challenge.
The 106-meter superyacht Amadea, which belonged to sanctioned oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, was sold at auction on September 10. The new owner is the family of billionaire Hussain Sajwani, a business partner of US President Donald Trump.
The language ombudswoman drew up an act and protocols regarding blogger Anna Alkhim for using the Russian language in her activities. The blogger faces a fine for violating the language law.
Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the case of NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, is being prepared for suspicion of giving knowingly false testimony. The prosecution claims that Mameshev provides unreliable information regarding the discussion of technical hemp supply to Dagestan.
Former SVR agent Andrey Bezrukov warned Vladimir Putin about a British plot to assassinate him in Budapest. He urged to move the meeting with Donald Trump to Dubai.
At Hong Kong Airport, an Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane collided with a ground service vehicle, veered off the runway, and crashed into the sea. Two employees died as a result of the incident.
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton died at the age of 46 on September 14, his body was found hanged in his own home. The investigation officially recognized hanging as the preliminary cause of death.
The 26-year-old Belarusian singer went to Thailand, where she fell into a fraudulent center, and then she was taken to Myanmar. The family was informed that the girl was sold for organs and her body was cremated.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country can no longer withstand the resource burden, considering moving the capital to the south. This is due to water scarcity, reduced precipitation, and land subsidence.
In Guizhou province, the world's highest bridge was opened, spanning the Huajiang Gorge 625 meters above the Beipanjiang River. It cuts travel time from two hours to two minutes, being almost nine times higher than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Local police discovered a holiday villa on the island of Bali where a laboratory for growing marijuana and producing ecstasy was set up.
Journalist Volodymyr Boyko claims that Petro Poroshenko's entourage fictitiously joined the 206th battalion. This allowed them to avoid criminal prosecution, real mobilization, and was used for PR.
Ukrainian blogger Anna Alkhim announced her move to Dubai due to the security situation in Ukraine. She does not plan to return anytime soon but considers Kyiv the best city.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, Hanna, prematurely ended her conversation with TV host Oleksiy Sukhanov. The reason was questions regarding her interview with Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak, which was released earlier than the agreed exclusive with the Ukrainian TV channel.
