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Mexican soldiers kill 6 migrants during a shooting at the border
Six migrants were killed and ten wounded in a shooting by a military patrol in Mexico. The incident occurred during an attempt to stop a group of 33 migrants who were trying to flee in a pickup truck.
Hungary supports the Chinese initiative “Friends of Peace” to resolve the war in Ukraine
Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
September 27: World Tourism Day, Czech Beer Day
September 27 is World Tourism Day and Tourism Day in Ukraine. The history of tourism dates back to ancient times, and today it is a developed industry with various types of thematic travel.
Brazil pushes Brazil-China plan for Ukraine-Russia talks at UN - Reuters
Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.
Zelenskyy: Russia's war against Ukraine will end not because someone is tired, but because the UN Charter will work
The President of Ukraine said that the war with Russia will end because of the UN Charter, not because of fatigue. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to force Russia to peace as the only aggressor.
Borrell on allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia: no decision among EU countries yet
Some EU countries support lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Borrell said that the discussion is ongoing, but no decision has been made yet.
Exports via the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 70 million tons - Zelenskyy
During the year of operation of the Ukrainian sea corridor, 70 million tons of cargo were exported on 2,500 ships. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of this for the countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and America, as well as for the humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine.
September 18: World Water Quality Monitoring Day, Bamboo Day
According to environmentalists, about 50% of the world's inhabitants regularly consume contaminated drinking water. This is due to the fact that about 70% of industrial waste on Earth is discharged into water every year.
Blinken arrives in Israel for ceasefire talks
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.
Biden: “A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is still possible”
US President Joe Biden said that work on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is ongoing. Israel and Hamas have different positions on the terms of the agreement and the exchange of hostages.
Iran is likely to postpone an attack on Israel: Media cites reasons
Iran may postpone its planned retaliation against Israel for the assassination of the Hamas leader to give time for ceasefire talks in Gaza. The United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar meet in Doha, presenting a “compromise proposal.
Water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea reached a new high of 28.9 degrees
Spanish researchers have recorded a new temperature record in the Mediterranean Sea - 28. 9°C. This is 0.2°C higher than the previous record in 2023. Scientists warn of negative consequences for the marine ecosystem.
Gaza ceasefire talks suspended until next week
Negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are suspended until next week. The United States has made a new compromise proposal, but fundamental differences remain between Israel and Hamas over the terms of peace.
Gaza ceasefire talks to continue today, death toll in enclave exceeds 40,000
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza will continue in Doha. The death toll in the enclave has exceeded 40,000 over the 10 months of conflict, and Israel continues military operations.
US announces "promising start" to Gaza truce talks
The White House reported a “promising start” to the talks in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza. However, an agreement has not yet been reached, and much work remains to be done to free hostages and help civilians.
Trump discusses Gaza cease-fire with Netanyahu - Axios
Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.
August 15: Archaeologist's Day in Ukraine, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
According to one version, the Archaeologist's Day was celebrated on August 15 because the famous scientist Tetiana Passek, who led the Trypillia expedition in Ukraine in 1934-1947, was born on that day.
Iran may attack Israel if Gaza ceasefire talks fail - Reuters
Iran threatens to attack Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader if ceasefire talks in Gaza fail. The US and allies are trying to convince Iran to ease tensions before the talks.
White House warns of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel in the near future
The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.
Biden discusses de-escalation in the Middle East with EU leaders
The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.
Ukraine is actively increasing grain exports this year - Reuters
Ukraine increased its food exports to 4. 2 million tons in July, twice as much as last year. The increase comes despite a drop in production due to the war, but the trend is not guaranteed to continue.
Gaza reports about 100 dead after air strike on school. Israel claims that Hamas targeted there
Hamas reports about 100 dead as a result of an Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza. Israel denies the number of casualties and claims to have attacked Hamas militants in the compound.
Israel agrees to resume ceasefire talks in Gaza: to be held on August 15
Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip on August 15, as requested by mediators. A delegation will be sent to an agreed location to discuss the details of the agreement.
US, Qatar and Egypt initiate urgent Israeli talks with Hamas - Reuters
The leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar initiated urgent talks between Israel and Hamas on August 15. The goal is to conclude a ceasefire agreement and release hostages.
Iran temporarily closes its airspace to Egyptian civilian aircraft
Iran asked Egyptian airlines to avoid its airspace for 3 hours on Thursday due to military exercises. Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry confirmed the ban, but an Iranian official denied the report.
Gaza ceasefire talks reach final stage - Blinken
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken says ceasefire talks in Gaza have reached the final stage. The US is working with Egypt and Qatar on an agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Behind-the-scenes discussion of Middle East tensions: Israel warned the U.S. it had something to do with Haniyeh's murder
Israel has informed the US of its responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The phone conversation between Biden and Netanyahu after the incident was tense, but the US is not yet ready to put significant pressure on Israel.
French imports of russian liquefied natural gas are growing - media
russian LNG supplies to France more than doubled in the first half of this year. French companies imported almost 4.4 bcm of russian LNG, making France the largest importer in the EU.
Ukraine increased exports of goods by 9% in a month: the EU and China became the key importers
In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.
Axios: Blinken warns G7 partners of possible Iranian attack on Israel on Monday
US Secretary of State Blinken informs G7 ministers of a possible Iranian attack on Israel in the next 24-48 hours. The United States expects Hezbollah and other Iranian allies in the region to participate.