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US may impose sanctions against Chinese banks that support Russia

According to US Deputy Secretary of state Kart Campbell, the United States is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese firms and financial institutions that systematically support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

News of the World • June 1, 05:18 PM • 39138 views

It Coalition has already raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, Spain will soon join the initiative-Defense Ministry

The IT coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg, raised 58 million euros to help Ukraine, and Spain soon joined the initiative.

Politics • May 31, 02:10 PM • 24184 views

FT: EU may introduce new duties on goods from Russia and use the funds received to support Ukraine

The EU is considering imposing import duties on Russian goods such as food, nuclear fuel and medicines to reduce Russia's export revenues and use the funds received to support Ukraine in the ongoing war.

News of the World • May 31, 01:07 PM • 20606 views

North Korea launches ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea of Japan, which flew about 350 kilometers.

News of the World • May 30, 03:10 AM • 25452 views

The number of executions in the world has increased by almost a third - Amnesty International

According to a report by Amnesty International, at least 1,153 people were executed worldwide in 2023, up 31% from the previous year, with a sharp increase in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

News of the World • May 29, 09:06 AM • 23188 views

Seven dead in the Philippines after storm Evignard

Seven people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Evignard, which brought strong winds, heavy rains and caused disruptions to airports, seaports and power supply.

News of the World • May 28, 11:32 AM • 18502 views

China launches newest military drone near Japan

Japan has scrambled its fighter jets after detecting a new Chinese Wing Loong-10 reconnaissance and strike drone near Okinawa Prefecture.

News of the World • May 28, 10:57 AM • 17769 views

Japan, South Korea, and China agree to continue the denuclearization of North Korea

At the trilateral summit, Japan, South Korea, and China reaffirmed the importance of North Korea's denuclearization and agreed to continue efforts to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue politically.

News of the World • May 27, 02:53 PM • 21171 views

The Economist: delivery of shells to Ukraine delayed due to shortage of explosives

Deliveries of shells from the EU to Ukraine are delayed due to a shortage of explosives and limited production capacity in Europe.

War • May 27, 02:25 AM • 111160 views

Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea to meet for first trilateral talks in 4 years

The leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea met in Seoul for the first trilateral talks in four years to resume dialogue on trade, security, economy, science, technology, people-to-people exchanges, health, and aging.

Economy • May 27, 01:58 AM • 107436 views

DPRK plans to launch a satellite from May 27 to June 4

North Korea has informed Japan of plans to launch a satellite between May 27 and June 4 in the direction of the East China Sea and the Philippine island of Luzon.

Politics • May 27, 12:52 AM • 27718 views

Americans promised Russians to hit all their positions in Ukraine if they explode a nuke - Sikorski

Poland's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about Russia's nuclear threats, citing warnings from the United States, China and India.

War • May 25, 09:39 AM • 110007 views

Russians equip their Albatross M5 reconnaissance drones with Japanese video cameras: what is known

Russians are equipping their Albatross M5 reconnaissance drones with Japanese Sony video cameras for aerial photography and artillery adjustment.

War • May 24, 12:59 PM • 15005 views

China conducts simulated missile strikes and sends bombers during exercises near Taiwan

China has conducted simulated missile strikes and sent bombers carrying combat missiles near Taiwan, testing its ability to seize control of key areas as part of a two-day military exercise around the island.

News of the World • May 24, 07:00 AM • 17025 views

Japan imposes sanctions on 9 russian entities for supplying weapons from North Korea

Japan has imposed sanctions on nine russian entities for supplying arms from North Korea, condemning russia's arms purchases from North Korea as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a move that could worsen the situation in Ukraine.

News of the World • May 24, 04:14 AM • 14850 views

Oil is stable in price amid the death of the Iranian president and reports on the health of the Saudi king

Iran's President Raisi died in a plane crash, Saudi Arabia's crown prince postponed his visit to Japan due to the king's health, and oil prices remained stable amid political uncertainty in major producing countries.

Economy • May 20, 01:31 PM • 17777 views

G7 allies are set on US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine - FT

The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.

Economy • May 20, 09:22 AM • 52539 views

Almost 300 foreign-made microelectronics components were found in North Korean missiles by KFI specialists - Oleksandr Ruvin

Almost 300 foreign-made microelectronics components were found in North Korean missiles by KFI specialists, said Oleksandr Ruvin.

War • May 20, 07:13 AM • 22933 views

Emissions from hostilities in Ukraine reach 180 million tons of CO2 - Ministry of Environment

Emissions from the fighting in Ukraine have already amounted to 180 million tons of CO2, according to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.

War • May 17, 10:42 AM • 17380 views

The United States and Japan plan to create a hypersonic missile interceptor

The United States and Japan have signed a contract to jointly develop a hypersonic missile interceptor over the next 10 years, with Japan allocating $480 million for the project in its 2024 budget.

War • May 16, 03:20 AM • 116534 views

Peace Summit: Diplomats focus on narrow goals to ensure participation of the Global South

Diplomats are trying to secure the participation of the Global South in the Peace Summit for Ukraine by focusing on a narrow set of goals. More than 160 countries have been invited to the Summit, which will take place on June 15-16.

War • May 15, 10:10 AM • 22044 views

Australia: security commission orders X to remove video of attack on Assyrian bishop, but court overturns ruling

An Australian court has overturned an order by the country's cybersecurity regulator to remove a video of an attack on an Assyrian bishop, rejecting the regulator's proposal in a legal dispute that has sparked heated conversations between Elon Musk and Australian officials.

News of the World • May 13, 06:41 AM • 26599 views

Japan assists Kherson region in waste management and demining

Kherson region discussed further cooperation with Japan, including waste management, opening a waste processing plant, and assistance in demining to ensure security in the region.

War • May 13, 02:01 AM • 112107 views

A matter of survival: Galushchenko discusses with Japanese Ambassador operational assistance for recovery and preparation for winter

Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko discussed with Japanese officials the restoration of damaged energy systems and winterization, thanking Japan for its assistance and requesting additional equipment and cooperation to strengthen the protection of energy facilities.

War • May 10, 05:38 PM • 29953 views

FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.

News of the World • May 10, 09:38 AM • 27121 views

Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat

Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.

News of the World • May 9, 06:11 PM • 29147 views

Microsoft shuts down Tango Gameworks and then automatically says it needs more games like Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft is closing Tango Gameworks, the studio that created the critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush, along with other studios, and Xbox CEO Matt Booty emphasizes the need to create more "prestigious and rewarding" games like Hi-Fi Rush.

Technologies • May 9, 02:58 PM • 80323 views

Japan completes the 5th cycle of discharge of treated water at Fukushima NPP

Japan has completed the fifth stage of discharging about 7,800 tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, with plans to discharge about 54,600 tons more during 2024.

News of the World • May 7, 09:00 AM • 26194 views

For the first time in over 100 years: a new species of lily discovered in Japan

Researchers from Kyoto University and Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered a new species of lily called Lilium pacificum, the first new species of Japanese lily found in 110 years, growing in coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean on the island of Honshu.

News of the World • May 5, 08:33 AM • 103564 views

Bloomberg: G7 plans to lend $50 billion to Kyiv from Russian assets

The G7 plans to provide Kyiv with $50 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets, and the US is negotiating to sign an agreement at the G7 summit in June.

War • May 4, 01:17 AM • 97564 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

Trump suggested that Putin could bring the situation to the point where US President takes Ukraine's side

In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

Tesla promises first Semi electric trucks from the assembly line in the USA by the end of the year

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics tradeExclusive

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy businessExclusive

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

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"Creed" has grossed over $160 million worldwide in two weekends: in the US, Ryan Coogler's new film has pushed "Minecraft" out of the way

"Harry Potter" film saga star Rupert Grint becomes a father for the second time

OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Five incredible long-awaited premieres of May: what to watch

Kanye West launched his first stream on Twitch and was banned within minutes for sieg heil

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