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Thailand plans to legalize casinos: it can make it a competitor to Macau and Las Vegas
After criticism, ARMA announces update of seized assets register
Gold price breaks records: exceeds $2,700 per ounce for the first time
Russia has increased the capacity of its shadow oil fleet by about 70% in a year despite Western sanctions - FT
The last horse races: Singapore closes the only racetrack that has existed for 180 years
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Offline educational activities are completely banned in Donetsk region
AFP: US official says Russian strike on Ukraine was an “experimental” intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM
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Assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran raises fears of Gaza conflict spreading to Middle East - Reuters
Foreign direct investment in China fell to a record low in the first half of the year
Vessels carrying Russian cargo were the main victims of Houthi attacks
Expensive even for the rich: which cities are recognized as the most expensive
Ukraine will consider participating in a peace summit organized by Beijing-diplomat
NABU takes on another Minister of Agrarian Policy: who can benefit from it
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 released today: what is known about the release of the most anticipated game
Winter is coming: why it is important for Ukraine to switch to alternative energy supply technologies
Justice or impunity: the case of the chief lawyer of the National Bank demonstrates the lack of reputational standards
How the struggle has changed Ukraine: full-scale war through the eyes of the defenders
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Strengthening sanctions against Russia remains an urgent issue – the EU representative in KNIISE was shown foreign components in Russian missiles
Taiwan bans export of raw materials for explosives production to russia and belarus
Thailand to join Swiss Peace Summit
More than three thousand foreign components have already been found in weapons used by the enemy to attack Ukraine
Strengthening export controls and sanctions against russia is the result of cooperation between British and Ukrainian expertsExclusive
107 countries and organizations will take part in the Peace Summit – Presidential Press Secretary
Ukraine allowed to hit Dutch F-16 targets in Russia
Zelensky arrives in the capital of the Philippines
Zelensky will go to the Philippines after Singapore-mass media
Zelensky invites Singapore's prime minister to attend peace summit
Zelensky met with heads of investment companies in Singapore to discuss development of Ukrainian-Singapore trade relations
Zelensky and Singapore President discuss bilateral relations between the two countries
Zelensky on the result in Singapore: if representatives of the Asian region attend the Peace Summit, my visit was productive
After the Peace Summit, a result similar to the "grain initiative" may appear, which will open the way for the points of the peace formula – Zelensky
US Defense Minister: war with China is not inevitable, the main thing is an open dialogue
Zelensky meets with US Congressmen: what they talked about
Zelensky met with the president of Timor-Leste for the first time and discussed the peace summit
Zelensky and Indonesian president discuss areas of bilateral cooperation
Zelensky arrives in Singapore
Thailand plans to legalize casinos: it can make it a competitor to Macau and Las Vegas
Thailand is preparing a bill to legalize casinos in 2025 to attract foreign investment. Annual gambling revenue is expected to reach $9.1 billion, making the country the third largest market in the world.
After criticism, ARMA announces update of seized assets register
ARMA Head Olena Duma promises to launch a modernized register of seized assets in early 2025. The updated database will contain expanded information on property, funds and international cooperation.
Gold price breaks records: exceeds $2,700 per ounce for the first time
Gold hit a record high of $2711. 99 per ounce due to tensions in the Middle East and the US election. The weekly growth was 2%, and the yearly growth was over 30%, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut.
Russia has increased the capacity of its shadow oil fleet by about 70% in a year despite Western sanctions - FT
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
The last horse races: Singapore closes the only racetrack that has existed for 180 years
The last horse race was held in Singapore at the Turf Club racetrack, which had existed for 180 years. 120 hectares of land will be transferred to the state to meet the housing and recreation needs of the growing population.
Assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran raises fears of Gaza conflict spreading to Middle East - Reuters
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.
Foreign direct investment in China fell to a record low in the first half of the year
FDI in China dropped to 498. 91 billion yuan in January-June 2024, a record drop. High-tech industries received 12.8% of investments, with Germany and Singapore being the main investors.
Vessels carrying Russian cargo were the main victims of Houthi attacks
19% of the ships attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea came from Russian ports. The rebels attacked ships with Russian cargo and crews, despite promises of safe passage.
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.
Ukraine will consider participating in a peace summit organized by Beijing-diplomat
According to the Ukrainian ambassador to Singapore, Kiev will consider participating in a Beijing-led peace summit with the participation of both warring parties, if the negotiations are based on "the rules and principles enshrined in the Charter (and) UN international law.
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
Strengthening sanctions against Russia remains an urgent issue – the EU representative in KNIISE was shown foreign components in Russian missiles
According to Ruvin, the EU special representative was shown the wreckage and electronic components of ballistic and cruise missiles, attack and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles and other weapons used by the Russian Federation in war crimes against Ukraine.
Taiwan bans export of raw materials for explosives production to russia and belarus
Taiwan has banned the export of nitrocellulose products with a nitrogen content below 12. 2% to russia and belarus in order to eliminate loopholes in international export controls and prevent potential use in the production of weapons.
Thailand to join Swiss Peace Summit
Thailand will join the Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16.
More than three thousand foreign components have already been found in weapons used by the enemy to attack Ukraine
More than 3,000 foreign components from more than 30 countries, including Western and Asian countries, have been found in weapons used by Russia to attack Ukraine.
Strengthening export controls and sanctions against russia is the result of cooperation between British and Ukrainian experts
Since 2022, Conflict Armament Research (CAR) has published thirteen public reports outlining studies of various types of weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, including russian, Iranian and North Korean weapons systems.
107 countries and organizations will take part in the Peace Summit – Presidential Press Secretary
107 countries and organizations confirmed their participation in the Peace Summit initiated by Ukraine.
Ukraine allowed to hit Dutch F-16 targets in Russia
According to the Dutch Defense Minister, Ukraine will be allowed to use Dutch F-16 fighter jets to strike targets in Russia.
Zelensky arrives in the capital of the Philippines
Zelensky arrived in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to personally invite President Ferdinand Marcos to a peace summit and call for regional leaders to participate, as well as announce Ukraine's plans to open an embassy in Manila this year.
Zelensky will go to the Philippines after Singapore-mass media
Zelensky will visit the Philippines after his trip to Singapore, which will be his first visit to this country since being elected president in 2019.
Zelensky invites Singapore's prime minister to attend peace summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to personally take part in the first global peace summit.
Zelensky met with heads of investment companies in Singapore to discuss development of Ukrainian-Singapore trade relations
Zelensky met with the leaders of Singapore investment companies during the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit, discussed the development of Ukrainian-Singapore trade relations, invited investors to a conference in Berlin on the modernization of the Ukrainian economy and expressed gratitude for their work in Ukraine during the war.
Zelensky and Singapore President discuss bilateral relations between the two countries
Zelensky met with Singapore President Shanmugaratnam to discuss bilateral relations, preparations for the first peace summit and Ukrainian-Singapore projects.
Zelensky on the result in Singapore: if representatives of the Asian region attend the Peace Summit, my visit was productive
Zelensky said his visit to Singapore would be productive if representatives of the Asian region participated in the peace summit, as his trips are aimed at ending the war and strengthening Ukraine's defense, economy, politics and diplomacy.
After the Peace Summit, a result similar to the "grain initiative" may appear, which will open the way for the points of the peace formula – Zelensky
Zelensky hopes that after the peace summit, a result similar to the "grain initiative" can open the way for the implementation of the points of the peace formula. But, provided that the world majority agrees to joint agreements and steps.
US Defense Minister: war with China is not inevitable, the main thing is an open dialogue
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said at the Shangri-La Dialogue Conference in Singapore that war with China is "not close and not inevitable" and stressed the importance of open communication between the two countries to reduce misunderstandings.
Zelensky meets with US Congressmen: what they talked about
Zelensky discussed key areas of further military assistance to Ukraine, including strengthening air defense systems and missiles, with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Singapore.
Zelensky met with the president of Timor-Leste for the first time and discussed the peace summit
During his working visit to Singapore, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Timor-Leste Jose Manuel Ramos-Orta for the first time in bilateral relations, thanking him for supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and confirming participation in the peace summit.
Zelensky and Indonesian president discuss areas of bilateral cooperation
On the sidelines of the annual Asian security summit "Shangri-La Dialogue" in Singapore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto.
Zelensky arrives in Singapore
President Zelensky arrived in Singapore to attend a conference on security issues in the Asia-Pacific region. He will hold a number of meetings, discuss restoring peace in Ukraine, as well as ensuring global food and nuclear security.