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Trump introduced new duties for certain countries: full list

The US President has announced the introduction of new duties for certain countries. In particular, China - 34%, the European Union and Great Britain - 20%.

News of the World • April 2, 08:46 PM • 10752 views

"Liberation Day of America" - when Trump's tariffs come into force and what you should know about it

On April 2, new tariffs initiated by Trump, which could lead to a global trade war, come into force in the United States. Tariffs of 15% will affect countries with the largest trade deficit.

Economy • March 31, 10:29 AM • 743282 views

In South Africa, a crocodile bit off the hand of a 7-year-old boy while fishing

In South Africa, a 7-year-old boy lost his hand after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing near the town of Brits. The boy was rescued by three people, but the hand could not be saved.

Society • March 26, 11:33 PM • 22242 views

In South Africa, a plane crashed during an airshow: an experienced pilot died

An Impala Mark 1 plane crashed during the West Coast Air Show in South Africa. Experienced pilot James O'Connell died, an investigation is underway.

News of the World • March 23, 02:38 AM • 19261 views

The US has declared the South African ambassador persona non grata due to racial tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is no longer a desirable person in the country. Trump cut aid to South Africa over the land expropriation law.

News of the World • March 14, 10:47 PM • 19843 views

Zelensky and the President of South Africa will hold talks on the peaceful resolution of the war with the Russian Federation - Bloomberg

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The meeting is aimed at finding ways to peacefully resolve the war with Russia.

War • March 7, 09:32 AM • 12575 views

The United States has stopped funding polio, HIV and malaria programs around the world: which programs have been closed

The Trump administration is cutting off funding for 5,800 USAID projects, including vaccination and treatment programs. The withdrawal of support will affect millions of people in developing countries and threatens to increase mortality.

Health • February 28, 08:00 AM • 30043 views

Europe considers creation of a “rearmament bank” or defense fund with British participation - FT

European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

News of the World • February 27, 08:43 AM • 30353 views

230 thousand Canadians demand to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship

A petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship has garnered 230,000 signatures because of his support for Trump and anti-Canadian statements. Musk, who heads the US DOGE Service, has called Canada a “fake country” and supports the idea of its joining the United States.

News of the World • February 25, 03:08 PM • 28455 views

ISW explains how Russia distorts China's position on the war in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministries of Russia and China have given different coverage to the meeting between Ministers Lavrov and Wang Yi at the G20 summit. Russia is trying to show more support for its position from China than is actually the case.

War • February 21, 07:53 AM • 116572 views

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy: I don't see the Russians really wanting to achieve this peace

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy saw no real desire for peace in Russia after Lavrov's speech at the G20. The UK will continue to support Ukraine by allocating 3 billion pounds annually.

News of the World • February 21, 05:18 AM • 24496 views

China supports Trump's initiative to negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine

At the G20 summit, China supported Trump's proposal to negotiate with the aggressor over the war in Ukraine without Kyiv's participation. US allies opposed this format and consolidated around Zelenskyy.

News of the World • February 21, 01:47 AM • 31705 views

Zelensky had phone conversations with leaders of 7 countries: what was discussed

The President of Ukraine held a series of phone conversations with the leaders of South Africa, Finland, France, Denmark, Canada, and Norway. They discussed security issues, arms supplies, sanctions against the aggressor, and energy cooperation.

War • February 21, 12:18 AM • 123977 views

G20 foreign ministers gather in South Africa to talk about Ukraine

A meeting of G20 foreign ministers begins in Johannesburg to discuss global trade and the situation in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to participate, but Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is in attendance.

Politics • February 20, 02:08 PM • 25888 views

Meta plans to lay an underwater internet cable covering the entire globe

Meta has announced the construction of a 50,000 km submarine cable that will connect five continents. The project will have 24 fiber optic pairs and will be laid at a depth of up to 7000 meters.

News of the World • February 18, 07:34 AM • 27528 views

In the Bahamas, two American tourists were bitten by a shark a few minutes after jumping into the water

Two American tourists were attacked by a shark in Bimini Bay in the Bahamas. Riley Decker, 20, and Summer Layman, 24, were rescued by friends and taken to a hospital in Florida.

News of the World • February 12, 09:57 PM • 26350 views

Trump orders suspension of the law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials

The US President has signed a decree suspending the implementation of the 1977 anti-corruption law. The White House explains this by the need to make American companies more competitive in the international market.

News of the World • February 11, 08:36 AM • 24654 views

US Secretary of State refuses to participate in the G20 summit in South Africa

Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg because he disagrees with South Africa's policies. He criticizes the country for expropriating private property and promoting DEI ideas.

News of the World • February 6, 12:37 PM • 26503 views

Trump again threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs if they try to replace the US dollar - Reuters

Donald Trump has warned the BRICS countries about imposing 100% duties in case of an alternative currency. The statement came amid expectations of a decision on 25% duties for Canada and Mexico.

News of the World • January 31, 07:28 AM • 30820 views

A large asteroid may collide with Earth in 2032: scientists estimate the level of danger

The International Astronomical Union has reported a 1. 2% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with the Earth. The object measuring 40-100 meters has a hazard level 3 on the Torino scale.

News of the World • January 29, 04:50 PM • 32688 views

Killer whales drive a thousand white sharks out of a bay in South Africa

About 1000 great white sharks have disappeared from the bay near the town of Gansbaai in South Africa due to killer whale attacks. Researchers have found that after killer whale attacks in 2017 and 2021, sharks left their traditional habitats en masse.

News of the World • January 24, 01:54 PM • 111059 views

Saudi Arabia is still evaluating the possibility of joining BRICS - Minister of Economy

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.

News of the World • January 20, 03:03 PM • 23037 views

Zelensky replaces Ukraine's ambassador to Mozambique: who will head the diplomatic mission

The President dismissed Liubov Abravitova from the post of Ambassador of Ukraine to Mozambique. Rostyslav Tronenko was appointed in her place, as evidenced by the relevant decrees of the head of state.

Politics • January 8, 11:25 PM • 24042 views

Indonesia has become a new member of BRICS

The Government of Brazil has announced the official accession of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member. The decision was made on the basis of consensus after the presidential elections in Indonesia.

Economy • January 6, 05:20 PM • 37026 views

“He will not become president": Trump speaks about Elon Musk's growing political influence

Donald Trump has denied suggestions that Elon Musk has “usurped” power after a week of political confrontations. Musk actively opposed the initial government funding bill, publishing more than 100 objections.

News of the World • December 23, 08:33 AM • 13886 views

South Africa won't invite Putin to G20 summit due to ICC warrant

South Africa cannot invite Putin to the G20 summit in 2025 because of the ICC arrest warrant. A spokesperson for the South African president confirmed that the legal situation has remained unchanged since the BRICS summit.

News of the World • December 15, 11:00 PM • 16938 views

Global study shows critical decline in shark and Stingray populations over 50 years

Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.

News of the World • December 8, 09:33 AM • 23377 views

For the first time in history, a woman has become president of Namibia

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa won the presidential election in Namibia with 57% of the vote. She will become the first female president in the country's history, extending the 34-year rule of the SWAPO Party.

News of the World • December 4, 02:11 AM • 19641 views

Seven are already operating, and three will open soon: Zelensky on opening new embassies in Africa

Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.

Politics • November 23, 05:41 PM • 28309 views

Global warming accelerates the spread of dangerous pathogens

More than 50% of human pathogens are amplified due to climate change, a new study has found. Extreme weather and human migration are creating new pathways for the spread of diseases, including dengue and West Nile virus.

Health • November 21, 11:16 AM • 16229 views

A failure occurred in the operation of Privat terminals: the bank says the problem has already been resolved

The General Staff confirmed the strike on the deployment point of the 448th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation, which struck Sumy.

Ukrainians are changing their holiday destinations: what they are choosing

Sytnyk Used to Vacation at the Hunting Grounds Where a Dog Was Shot With a Gun, and Its Owner Ran for Parliament

Organized dog fights and shot the animal in the head: the man is already in pre-trial detention for attempted murder

Zelensky proposed to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days

Hiding behind the IMF, Hetmantsev is trying to push a bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund through the Rada

Lowering prices on "chips and soda" is not about medical necessity. People's Deputy criticized the Top 100 medicines from the Ministry of Health

Broke the bus window and saved people: what is known about 13-year-old Kyrylo Illyashenko, who became a hero of Sumy

Fake disability: how many employees of state and law enforcement agencies are in the focus of investigators – the SBI response

"Privatized" the church and property for over UAH 7 million: a rector of a UOC (MP) church exposed in Kyiv region

Elton John's foundations in Russia were declared undesirable due to "LGBT propaganda"

Still undecided on the exact format: Rutte unable to answer whether Zelenskyy will be invited to the NATO summit

"Miss Eco International-2025": Ukraine will be represented by Yelizaveta Adamska in a dress decorated with quotes from poetry

A Ukrainian caused a large-scale accident in Krakow: 19 injured

Ukrainians are changing their holiday destinations: what they are choosingExclusive

Sytnyk Used to Vacation at the Hunting Grounds Where a Dog Was Shot With a Gun, and Its Owner Ran for Parliament

"Gray" iPhone: Why small chains sell Apple equipment cheaper

"Rivne Vertical": How Ivanna Smachylo headed the State Property Fund of Ukraine and what Minister Koval has to do with it

The court is not a decree: how ARMA, under the leadership of Duma, demonstrates disregard for the law

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