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Concordia co-founder Yulia Sosedka spoke about the unexpected decision of the NBU to liquidate the bank due to "mis-coding", despite the absence of claims from Visa and Mastercard. The bank won two lawsuits, but the Supreme Court refused to hear the case, citing the lack of shareholders' right to sue the National Bank.
The IAEA and Iran have reached an agreement on resuming inspections at nuclear facilities. The agreement was concluded between Rafael Grossi and Abbas Araghchi, but the details remain unknown.
Donald Trump stated that the decision on Israel's strike on Doha was made by Netanyahu, not him. The US warned Qatar about the strike, but it was too late.
US President Donald Trump ordered Qatar to be informed about an impending Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha. He also told the Israeli Prime Minister that such an attack would not contribute to achieving US or Israeli goals.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency carried out a pinpoint strike on the senior Hamas leadership in Qatar. This leadership is responsible for the October 7 massacre and coordinating the war against Israel.
Over 1800 international film professionals, including famous actors and directors, have signed a pledge to cease cooperation with Israeli film institutions. They consider these organizations complicit in Israel's "abuse" of Palestinians.
Jonas Gahr Støre's Labour Party won the parliamentary elections in Norway, securing 89 seats. Prime Minister Støre is likely to remain in office despite criticism.
Israel attacked the outskirts of Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of sovereignty.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called Israel's actions in Gaza an extermination and announced an arms embargo and a ban on ships carrying fuel for the Israeli military. Israel responded with accusations of antisemitism and a ban on entry for Spanish ministers.
In Jerusalem, a shooting occurred targeting bus passengers, resulting in 15 people being wounded, five of them in critical condition. Two terrorists were neutralized.
Hamas has stated its readiness for immediate negotiations on the release of all prisoners in exchange for an end to the war and withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. This came after the latest appeal by US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas of consequences if it refuses to accept his terms for the release of hostages and an end to the war. Israel has already agreed to these terms, and Trump emphasized that this is his last warning.
Underwater cables in the Red Sea have been cut, causing internet disruptions in India, Pakistan, and the Middle East. Repairs could take weeks, and the incident occurred amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis.
The US, Qatar, and Egypt plan to present a comprehensive agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of hostages, and the formation of a new administration. Israel is ready to abandon its offensive on Gaza in exchange for a real agreement.
Israel announced the creation of a new humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. There will be field hospitals, water, food, and tents, which will be coordinated with the UN.
Expert Serhiy Kuyun predicts a possible decrease in gasoline and diesel prices by 1-2 hryvnias in autumn. This is due to a decrease in wholesale prices and the stability of the fuel market.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called on French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to abandon the unilateral recognition of Palestine. Sa'ar stated that French President Emmanuel Macron would not be able to visit Israel as long as this step remains on the agenda.
Israel rejected Hamas's ceasefire proposal, calling it a "manipulation. " Tel Aviv demands the release of all hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
The city of Uman expects about 30-35 thousand Hasidim for the Rosh Hashanah celebration, although their community predicts up to 50 thousand. Hasidim have already started arriving, and the main bulk is expected after September 17.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in closed meetings that he does not oppose Israel's annexation of West Bank territories. The Trump administration will not hinder this move.
The Ukrainian company "XENA" has deployed its An-32P aircraft to extinguish fires in Montenegro. This aircraft can drop up to 8,000 liters of water in a single pass, operating at an altitude of 40 meters or more.
A monumental 2,800-year-old dam was discovered in Jerusalem, which could have been the foundation of the legendary Pool of Siloam. This structure, dating back to the First Temple period, is tangible evidence of biblical events.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the final declaration of the SCO summit does not mention Russian aggression against Ukraine, unlike other conflicts. This indicates the failure of Moscow's diplomatic efforts, according to the ministry.
Turkish President Erdogan informed Putin about Ankara's work towards a just end to the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of negotiations in Istanbul for peace efforts.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied information about Ukraine's refusal to accept Hasidic pilgrims. Ukraine's policy regarding the arrival of believers for Rosh Hashanah remains unchanged.
Ukraine has banned the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman due to full-scale Russian aggression and constant missile attacks. The decision is related to the ban on mass gatherings and the intensification of Russian air attacks.
EU countries failed to reach an agreement on recognizing the Gaza Strip and suspending free trade with Israel. EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the lack of unity affects trust in the EU.
Turkey has completely severed all trade and economic ties with Israel, including closing its airspace to Israeli aircraft. This move could increase flight times from Israel to some countries by almost two hours.
The Israeli army has declared Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone," canceling the local tactical pause that had been in effect since late July. This decision comes amid plans for a large-scale operation against Hamas.
The Prime Minister of the Iranian-backed Houthis, Ahmed al-Rahawi, died in Sanaa. This happened as a result of attacks by the Israeli army, which targeted 10 high-ranking Houthi ministers.