Bank of China has stepped up its blocking of yuan-denominated transfers from countries through which russia purchases goods. The bank stops large transactions from Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and the UAE, especially for purchases of complex equipment.
A former fiscal service employee created a network of fictitious companies to export grain without paying taxes. In 2024, more than 110 thousand tons of products worth UAH 1.055 billion were exported through the scheme.
Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities for free.
COP29 Executive Director Elnur Soltanov was caught trying to attract investment in an oil and gas company. Global Witness captured him on video discussing fossil fuel deals with a fake investor.
The President of Ukraine said that the most difficult thing is to return children who were taken from the occupied territories from Russian captivity. At an international conference in Canada, more than 70 countries discussed the return of deported Ukrainians.
International measures to return deported Ukrainians and prisoners of war are approved at a conference in Montreal. Qatar, the Vatican, and the UAE mediate repatriation talks.
The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of holding the second Peace Summit in India under the organization of Prime Minister Modi. However, there is a caveat - the country must join the communiqué of the first Summit.
One of the three known manuscripts of The Little Prince with Saint-Exupéry's edits is up for sale. The artifact includes original sketches and a historical check from the author.
US Secretary of State Blinken will meet in London with representatives of Jordan, the UAE and Lebanon. They will discuss the situation in Gaza and the military campaign against Hezbollah.
A review of the most luxurious yachts of 2024 worth from 500 million to 4. 8 billion dollars. From a yacht with dinosaur bones to a floating Monaco - what the most expensive billionaires' vessels look like.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed the UAE's readiness to support “peace efforts” in Ukraine. During his meeting with Putin, he emphasized his intention to continue mediating the prisoner exchange.
Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.
Ukrainian human rights activist and serviceman Maksym Butkevych is released from Russian captivity.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced a 95-for-95 exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia. The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
US Secretary of State Blinken reviews the post-war plan for Gaza developed by Israel and the UAE. The plan calls for an international mission to provide aid and restore order, but is controversial over the role of the Palestinian Authority.
The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.
According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.
The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.
Yelena Rosenblatt failed to declare an apartment and a hotel room in Dubai. She also concealed income from renting and selling real estate worth $359 thousand.
Syria has applied to join the BRICS, the country's ambassador to Russia has said. Earlier, Turkey and Azerbaijan applied for membership, and in 2024, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia joined the organization.
France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.
Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.
The Ukrainian MMA national team won first place at the World Championship in the UAE among children, youth and juniors. The team won 33 medals in three age categories, becoming the best among 700 athletes from 47 countries.
The Pentagon is stepping up its military presence in the Middle East by sending the nuclear-powered submarine USS Georgia and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. This is a response to rising tensions in the region.
Brovapharma in Brovary has adapted to the war and resumed uninterrupted production of veterinary drugs. The company has maintained its export capacity and continues to pay taxes to the local budget.
The UAE has banned Eswatini flagged vessels that help transport Russian oil from entering its ports. This is yet another step by the UAE to distance itself from risky vessels associated with the Russian "shadow fleet.
A Russian court has rejected a petition for the release of seriously ill Crimean political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziyev. Due to improper detention, he lost 40 kilograms and contracted pulmonary tuberculosis.
According to the NGO Military Medics of Ukraine, about 500 military and civilian medics may be held captive by Russia. Over the past two years, 78 military medics have been released from captivity through exchanges.
The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.
The Ukrainian beach soccer team defeated the UAE 5-2 in Batumi. The team took first place in Group B of Division B of the Euroleague 2024 and reached the semifinals of the tournament.
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