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Amazon employees in the US announce a large-scale strike before Christmas
Europe and the US can bring the end of the war closer: Zelensky names condition
Apple Watch is losing its leadership in the wearables market - new IDC data
Global coal consumption will set a new record in 2024
Oil exports from Russia fell by 11%: what is happening to the “shadow fleet”?
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Italy approves new military aid package for Ukraine - media
Indian drummer Zakir Hussain, a legend of Indian tabla, dies
A dream come true: Indian world chess champion thanks Magnus Carlsen
More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?
DIU experts identify 238 tankers of the Russian shadow fleet: what is known
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NABU and SAPO failed: HACCU Appeals Chamber once again refuses to take Kriuchkov into custody
Rosneft agrees on the largest ever Indo-Russian oil supply deal - Reuters
Russia failed to complete new frigates without Ukrainian engines and sold them to India - Pletenchuk
Politico has released a ranking of the most influential people in Europe: Yermak is among the “dreamers” and Putin is among the “doers”
The Ukrainian lifeguard at the IAU World Championship achieved a result of more than 9 hours and entered the best in the standings
Ukrainian headscarf day: how a traditional headdress became a global flash mob
Vienna Regional Court rejects Firtash's extradition to the US
Beyonce topped the Billboard rating despite the Diddy scandal: who else is in the top 3?
Russian seaborne oil exports fall to two-month low - Bloomberg
Despite economic dependence on tea: “green deserts” are being revived in southern India
India sharply reduced imports of Russian diamonds: what is the reason
Italy's position does not change: Tayani on Ukraine's use of Italian weapons on Russian territory
The first case of human infection with a new strain of monkeypox was recorded in the United States
Scientists have discovered an amazing interstellar tunnel that starts around the solar system and heads to the constellation Centauri
Diabetes incidence rate has more than doubled: most cases are incurable
EU has set a record for issuing residence permits: to whom and for what reasons were the most issued
Queen Camilla returns to duty after illness - media
India and Saudi Arabia became the largest buyers of fuel oil and gasoil in October
Diamond prices have fallen to multi-year lows: what's going on
Russia plans to merge the largest oil companies - ISW
US presidential election: who has already congratulated Trump on his victory
Amazon employees in the US announce a large-scale strike before Christmas
The Teamsters union has organized the largest strike in US history against Amazon over the company's refusal to negotiate labor contracts. The protest action began on December 19 with the participation of about 10,000 workers.
Europe and the US can bring the end of the war closer: Zelensky names condition
President Zelenskyy said that the United States and Europe could bring the end of the war closer if the EU has a united position. He called for the involvement of the Global South and supported the French initiative on the military contingent.
Apple Watch is losing its leadership in the wearables market - new IDC data
The wearables market shrank by 1% in the first three quarters of 2024. Huawei and Xiaomi are strengthening their positions, while Apple is losing its dominance in the smartwatch market.
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.
Oil exports from Russia fell by 11%: what is happening to the “shadow fleet”?
Russia's maritime oil exports fell to 3. 06 million barrels per day due to terminal repairs and sanctions pressure. Two-thirds of Russia's “shadow fleet” tankers are idle at ports due to tighter Western sanctions.
Italy approves new military aid package for Ukraine - media
The Italian government has approved the tenth package of military aid to Ukraine, the details of which remain confidential. Defense Minister Guido Crozetto will present it at COPASIR. The country continues to support Kyiv in its quest for a just peace.
Indian drummer Zakir Hussain, a legend of Indian tabla, dies
World-renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 in San Francisco. The prominent musician, who collaborated with The Beatles and other stars, passed away due to lung problems while treating a heart condition.
A dream come true: Indian world chess champion thanks Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh Dommaraju defeated China's Ding Liren and became the youngest world chess champion in history at the age of 18. The Indian prodigy received $2.5 million in prize money and became the second Indian champion after Anand.
More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?
There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.
DIU experts identify 238 tankers of the Russian shadow fleet: what is known
The GUR has identified 238 tankers that help Russia make money on oil exports bypassing sanctions. russia has spent $10 billion to create a shadow fleet and earned $188 billion from oil exports.
Rosneft agrees on the largest ever Indo-Russian oil supply deal - Reuters
Rosneft and Reliance have agreed on the largest ever Indo-Russian oil supply deal, sources said.
Russia failed to complete new frigates without Ukrainian engines and sold them to India - Pletenchuk
Russia was forced to sell India a series of the latest frigates because of the impossibility of manufacturing engines without the Ukrainian plant Zarya-Mashproekt. Russia's attempts to set up its own engine production failed.
Politico has released a ranking of the most influential people in Europe: Yermak is among the “dreamers” and Putin is among the “doers”
Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, entered Politico's ranking of the most influential people in Europe in the “dreamers” category. Putin was ranked second in the “figures” category with the signature “imperialistic.
The Ukrainian lifeguard at the IAU World Championship achieved a result of more than 9 hours and entered the best in the standings
Vladimir Skovorodka covered 100 km in 9 hours and 27 minutes at the IAU World Championships in Bengaluru. The rescuer of the State Emergency Service entered the top hundred among 250 participants from 40 countries of the world.
Ukrainian headscarf day: how a traditional headdress became a global flash mob
On December 7, Ukraine celebrates the day of the Ukrainian headscarf, founded in 2019. The holiday became an international flash mob and set a national record for the number of women in traditional headscarves.
Vienna Regional Court rejects Firtash's extradition to the US
A regional court in Vienna has refused to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States. The prosecutor's office plans to appeal the decision by December 16 in the case of bribes for titanium mining in India.
Beyonce topped the Billboard rating despite the Diddy scandal: who else is in the top 3?
Billboard recognized Beyonce as the best pop star of the XXI century, despite the scandal over ties with Diddy. Second and third places went to Taylor Swift and Rihanna, respectively.
Russian seaborne oil exports fall to two-month low - Bloomberg
Russia's maritime oil exports fell by 150,000 barrels per day by November 24. The largest decline occurred in Russia's western ports, where shipments fell by 25% compared to last month.
Despite economic dependence on tea: “green deserts” are being revived in southern India
In the Nilgiris region of South India, environmentalists are trying to restore natural forests destroyed by tea plantations. Industrial tea cultivation has destroyed 70% of local forests and meadows over 200 years.
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.
Italy's position does not change: Tayani on Ukraine's use of Italian weapons on Russian territory
The Italian Foreign Minister confirmed that Italian weapons can only be used on the territory of Ukraine. Tajani also supported the idea of a peace conference with the participation of Russia, China, India, and Brazil.
The first case of human infection with a new strain of monkeypox was recorded in the United States
The first case of clade I monkeypox infection was reported in California after a patient returned from East Africa. The patient has been treated and is in self-isolation at home, and the CDC is monitoring his contacts.
Scientists have discovered an amazing interstellar tunnel that starts around the solar system and heads to the constellation Centauri
German astronomers have discovered an interstellar tunnel connecting the Solar System to the constellation Centauri. The tunnel is part of a larger network formed by stellar winds and supernova explosions.
Diabetes incidence rate has more than doubled: most cases are incurable
The global diabetes prevalence rate has increased from 7% to 14% over the past 30 years, affecting 828 million adults. More than 450 million patients do not receive proper treatment due to limited access to healthcare services.
EU has set a record for issuing residence permits: to whom and for what reasons were the most issued
In 2023, EU countries issued 3. 7 million primary residence permits for third-country nationals. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Indians received the most permits, with one third of all permits issued for employment.
Queen Camilla returns to duty after illness - media
Queen Camilla resumes public duties after suffering a respiratory infection. Her schedule will be adjusted to avoid unnecessary stress, including shortening the duration of events.
India and Saudi Arabia became the largest buyers of fuel oil and gasoil in October
In October, India and Saudi Arabia became the main importers of Russian fuel oil and gas oil. Total exports amounted to 4.15 million tons, with deliveries to India up 56% and deliveries to Saudi Arabia down 9%.
Diamond prices have fallen to multi-year lows: what's going on
The 1-carat diamond price index is down 23% since the beginning of the year due to the crisis in India and low demand. The situation is complicated by political changes in Botswana and the development of artificial diamond production.
Russia plans to merge the largest oil companies - ISW
Russian authorities are negotiating a merger between Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil. The goal is to strengthen its position in the energy market and obtain more favorable deals with China and India.
US presidential election: who has already congratulated Trump on his victory
Leaders of European countries, Israel and India, as well as the NATO Secretary General, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was the first European leader to congratulate Trump.