Marco Rubio will attend the Munich Security Conference and the G7 meeting on February 13-15. He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss regional stability.
Macron announced large-scale private investments in the AI sector from Brookfield and the UAE. The president demonstrated the technology's capabilities by posting diplomatic videos of himself on social media.
Benjamin Netanyahu said that Saudi Arabia has enough land to create a Palestinian state. He also called the Palestinian state a “security threat” after the events of October 7.
Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.
The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.
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.
A unique project with a capacity of 5. 2 GW of solar energy and 19 GWh of battery storage was presented in the UAE. The facility will provide an uninterrupted supply of 1 GW of clean energy around the clock.
The United States imposed sanctions on nearly 100 entities associated with the Russian military machine. Banks, defense companies, foreign companies and individuals are subject to restrictions.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 25 for 25 prisoners of war with the mediation of the UAE. The Ukrainian side has not yet confirmed this information.
Kazakhstan has limited the validity of bank cards for Russians and other non-residents to 12 months. It also reduced the maximum number of cards per client and increased monitoring of transactions.
Iran and Russia are preparing a 20-year strategic partnership agreement. The 47-article document will not include the recognition of Crimea and other occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian.
The BES exposed a tax evasion scheme by a group of companies of the GNT Group holding during wheat transshipment. Searches are ongoing at the Olimpex grain terminal, and company representatives are actively opposing investigators.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices have risen amid declining supplies from Russia and OPEC countries. Analysts predict a decline in oil prices in 2025 compared to 2024.
The UAE and Israeli Foreign Ministers met in the Persian Gulf to discuss the situation in Gaza. The parties discussed ways to achieve a ceasefire and the importance of international efforts to stabilize the situation.
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.
A Finnish court has rejected a petition to release the Eagle S tanker from the “shadow fleet” that damaged energy and communication cables. The Cook Islands-flagged vessel is suspected of serious crimes.
Bharat Petroleum Corp is looking for alternative oil supplies from the Middle East due to the reduction in Russian imports. India's purchases of Russian oil have fallen to their lowest level since December last year due to tighter sanctions.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 150 prisoners from each side with the mediation of the UAE. The Ukrainian side has not yet confirmed this information.
In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.
The USA allowed Turkey to make payments for gas through the sanctioned Gazprombank. A similar sanctions exemption was also granted to Hungary.
Israel is investing 40 million shekels to increase the population in the occupied Golan Heights due to threats from Syria. The plan was announced after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad and the coming to power of a new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
A cable car with a record inclination of 160% was opened on the way to the top of the Schiltthorn. The cable car is equipped with an autonomous control system and panoramic windows that open.
UAE banks have stepped up checks on payments by russian companies following new US sanctions against 50 russian banks. The payment processing time has increased to 30 days, and some funds are “hanging” or lost.
The United States and Britain have imposed sanctions against the illegal trade in Russian gold, which finances the war of the Russian Federation. The assets of those involved were frozen and a global smuggling network through Zimbabwe was exposed.
Asma Assad and her three children went to Russia while the Syrian President himself remains in the country. The rebels have captured large areas and are approaching Homs, where thousands of people are being evacuated.
the Russian dictator canceled the requirement to pay for gas through Gazprombank for foreign companies. Payments through "third parties" in rubles through authorized banks are now allowed.
Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.
Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.
Three people have been arrested in the UAE on suspicion of murdering 28-year-old Rabbi Tzvi Kogan of the Chabad movement. The rabbi's body was found in the city of Al Ain after his disappearance on Thursday.
Gazprombank has reported problems with UnionPay card services in 12 countries following US sanctions. Customers cannot withdraw cash and pay for purchases in Turkey, the UAE, Germany and other countries.
