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India sharply reduced imports of Russian diamonds: what is the reason
45 opposition activists in Hong Kong sentenced to 10 years in prison: what's going on
Scientists have found that life expectancy is slowing down in the world
Blinken: Beijing's talk of peace in Ukraine is “not true”
American soldier sold secrets to China
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Since the beginning of the war, almost UAH 36 billion has been transferred from the NBU's special account for defense
Kuleba visited Hong Kong and called to close sanctions circumvention routes for Russia
China sharply reduced chip supplies to russia due to US sanctions
US sentences russian to 3 years in prison for illegal purchase of microelectronics for russia
Taiwan warns citizens against traveling to China due to threat of execution
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Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive
Hong Kong suffers from heat wave: due to climate change, extreme weather will appear more often
NATO Secretary General: China should pay for propping up Putin's war
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg
British man accused of spying on Hong Kong found dead
EU proposes sanctions against any financial institution in the world that helps Russia - Reuters
The price of bitcoin has fallen slightly and amounts to 62 thousand dollars
Media: draft 14th package of sanctions against Russia sent to EU countries, includes restrictions on Russian LNG and "shadow fleet"
Ukrainian athletes win the first ever team medal at the Fencing World Cup
Apple CEO calls China "the most competitive market in the world" amid falling iPhone sales
Bitcoin grew by 1.6% per day: now its value is over $63 thousand
Bitcoin and ether are losing ground due to investor fears in the US
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media
Klimt's painting sold at auction in Vienna for 30 million euros
Bloomberg: EU may impose sanctions on a number of companies supplying goods to the russian army
In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people
Electric car manufacturers cut prices amid fierce competition: Tesla shares fall by 3%
Last year was an extremely disturbing one: Zholnovych announces the growth rate of Ukrainians
Russia buys dual-use goods for cryptocurrency, uses them for weapons production - WSJ
russia promotes information campaign "linking" Ukraine to the terrorist attack in "Crocus" - Center for Countering Disinformation
India sharply reduced imports of Russian diamonds: what is the reason
In September 2024, India reduced imports of Russian diamonds from $112 million to $1. 5 million due to G7 sanctions. Belgium, Hong Kong and the UAE became the main suppliers of diamonds to India.
45 opposition activists in Hong Kong sentenced to 10 years in prison: what's going on
Hong Kong's High Court sentenced 45 opposition leaders to prison terms of up to 10 years. The verdict is related to charges of “undermining state security” by participating in protests against Chinese influence.
Scientists have found that life expectancy is slowing down in the world
A new study has revealed a slowdown in life expectancy growth in countries with the longest-lived populations. It also states that the increase in the number of centenarians does not lead to a significant increase in overall life expectancy.
Blinken: Beijing's talk of peace in Ukraine is “not true”
The US Secretary of State accused China of supporting the Russian defense industry. Blinken said that this contradicts Beijing's statements about its desire for peace in Ukraine.
American soldier sold secrets to China
A US military intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to selling military secrets to China. He was arrested at a base in Kentucky for passing information about US defense and weapons to a person from Hong Kong.
Since the beginning of the war, almost UAH 36 billion has been transferred from the NBU's special account for defense
Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.
Kuleba visited Hong Kong and called to close sanctions circumvention routes for Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited Hong Kong. He called on local authorities to take measures to prevent Russia from using Hong Kong to circumvent sanctions imposed for its aggression against Ukraine.
China sharply reduced chip supplies to russia due to US sanctions
China has significantly reduced the volume of semiconductor supplies to russia after the new US sanctions. From January to may 2024, the supply of advanced components through Hong Kong fell by 28%, and through mainland China - by 19%.
US sentences russian to 3 years in prison for illegal purchase of microelectronics for russia
In the United States, a russian man was sentenced to 3 years in prison for money laundering and smuggling military microelectronics for russia. He ran a network of front companies in Hong Kong to illegally purchase technology.
Taiwan warns citizens against traveling to China due to threat of execution
Taiwan warns its citizens against traveling to China because of Beijing's threats to execute "ardent" supporters of Taiwan's independence.
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.
Hong Kong suffers from heat wave: due to climate change, extreme weather will appear more often
Hong Kong recorded the hottest summer solstice in the last 40 years - 34°C. Meteorologists warn of a hotter-than-usual summer due to climate change and a series of periods of extreme heat.
NATO Secretary General: China should pay for propping up Putin's war
The NATO Secretary General warned that China will face consequences if it continues to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
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.
British man accused of spying on Hong Kong found dead
A 37-year-old former British Marine accused of spying for Chinese intelligence has been found dead in a park near London under unclear circumstances.
EU proposes sanctions against any financial institution in the world that helps Russia - Reuters
France and the Netherlands propose that the EU impose sanctions on any financial institution worldwide that helps the Russian military obtain prohibited goods or dual-use technology.
The price of bitcoin has fallen slightly and amounts to 62 thousand dollars
On Wednesday, the price of bitcoin fell slightly to $62,000, despite the weakening dollar and a small positive movement.
Media: draft 14th package of sanctions against Russia sent to EU countries, includes restrictions on Russian LNG and "shadow fleet"
The European Commission has sent the EU countries a draft of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, a ban on transshipment of Russian LNG in European ports, sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" transporting oil, restrictions on trade with more than 50 non-EU companies that help Russia avoid sanctions, and a ban on Russian funding of political parties and non-governmental organizations in the EU.
Ukrainian athletes win the first ever team medal at the Fencing World Cup
The women's foil fencing team of Ukraine won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Hong Kong, becoming the first Ukrainian team in history to compete at this level.
Apple CEO calls China "the most competitive market in the world" amid falling iPhone sales
Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.
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.
Bitcoin and ether are losing ground due to investor fears in the US
Bitcoin and ethereum prices are declining due to investors' fears of stagflation, a scenario of high inflation and low economic growth in the United States, which poses risks to high-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media
Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.
Klimt's painting sold at auction in Vienna for 30 million euros
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fraülein Lieser," which had been considered lost for 100 years, was sold for 30 million euros to an unknown buyer in Vienna.
Bloomberg: EU may impose sanctions on a number of companies supplying goods to the russian army
The EU is considering imposing sanctions on more than 10 companies from russia, Turkey, the UAE, China, and Hong Kong for importing millions of euros worth of banned European goods for use by the russian military-defense complex, despite significant trade restrictions.
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.
Electric car manufacturers cut prices amid fierce competition: Tesla shares fall by 3%
Tesla and Chinese electric car makers such as Li Auto have cut prices amid fierce competition, including in the Chinese electric car market.
Last year was an extremely disturbing one: Zholnovych announces the growth rate of Ukrainians
In 2022, Ukraine's population growth rate was an alarming 0. 9. There were 187,000 reported newborns and a high premature mortality rate, exacerbated by the war and the massive emigration of up to 7 million citizens.
Russia buys dual-use goods for cryptocurrency, uses them for weapons production - WSJ
Russia is using cryptocurrencies such as Tether to circumvent Western sanctions and buy dual-use goods that are imported and used to produce weapons to attack Ukraine.
russia promotes information campaign "linking" Ukraine to the terrorist attack in "Crocus" - Center for Countering Disinformation
Russia is promoting an information campaign that falsely links Ukraine to the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Mall, citing statements by pro-Russian journalists and bloggers.