Donald Trump stated that the US Navy destroyed a submarine carrying fentanyl and other drugs that was heading to the United States. Two drug terrorists were killed, and two others were detained and handed over to Ecuador and Colombia.
On October 18, "No Kings" protests against the administration of President Donald Trump are taking place in the United States. In total, more than 2,500 rallies are expected to draw millions of participants in Washington, New York, and Chicago.
President Zelenskyy, in an interview with NBC News, stated that Donald Trump did not refuse to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This gives hope for obtaining weapons that could change the course of the war.
US President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Republican Congressman George Santos, who was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud. Trump stated that Santos was subjected to cruel treatment in solitary confinement and always voted Republican.
The International Monetary Fund is pressuring the National Bank of Ukraine to devalue the hryvnia, which could strengthen the country's finances. NBU officials resist, citing risks to inflation and public sentiment.
Damage from the Alaska storm is so severe that many of the 2,000 evacuees will not return home for at least 18 months. In Kipnuk, one of the hardest-hit villages, 90% of homes have been destroyed.
Swedish company IKEA confirmed price increases on furniture after US President Donald Trump imposed furniture tariffs. The price of a sofa increased from $849 to $899, and a three-piece oak bedroom set rose from $959 to $1049.
During his visit to the US, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thoroughly informed the American side about the situation at the front, Russian missile strikes, and urgent defense needs. The Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with representatives of defense and energy companies.
Novo Nordisk has appointed Greg Miley as head of corporate affairs. This comes amid pressure from the Trump administration on drug pricing and the company's efforts to restore investor confidence.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks, and a 10% tariff on bus imports. These measures are aimed at supporting American industry and protecting national security.
Meta has introduced an AI feature for Facebook users in the US and Canada that enhances photos and videos from the phone's photo album. The AI will scan the photo album, upload unpublished photos to Meta's cloud, and discover "hidden gems."
Air Live has shown the alleged route of Vladimir Putin's plane to Budapest, where a summit with Donald Trump is planned. The 5000 km route will pass through the Caspian Sea, Iran, Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea, Montenegro, Serbia, and Hungary, which will increase the flight time by 3 hours.
Next week, trade talks between the US and China will take place, where a possible reduction in tariffs will be discussed. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet in Malaysia to discuss new measures.
Great Britain proposes to the United States to develop a peace plan for Ukraine, similar to Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. This initiative was put forward during President Zelenskyy's phone conversation with European leaders.
Hamas militants seized the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza after a shootout, regaining control of the area. Israel and local residents consider the hospital a long-standing stronghold of Islamists, using it as an operational base with a tunnel.
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to temporarily furlough about 1,400 civilian employees of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) due to the depletion of financial resources on October 18. This accounts for about 80% of the agency's personnel responsible for maintaining the country's nuclear capabilities.
US President Donald Trump refuses to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy on October 17. The American leader believes that Ukraine seeks escalation and prolongation of the conflict.
European leaders, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb and European Council President António Costa, expressed full support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his conversation with Donald Trump. They reaffirmed military, financial, and diplomatic assistance, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed ways to end the war, the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, and the participation of American companies in restoring energy infrastructure. Trump refrained from taking a clear stance on territorial concessions and does not plan to supply Tomahawks.
US President Donald Trump called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin to immediately stop the war on the front line, wherever it may be. He emphasized that otherwise, the situation would become too difficult to resolve.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after meeting with Donald Trump, expressed hope for increased US pressure on Russia. Ukrainian positions, long-range capabilities, air defense, and diplomatic prospects were discussed.
US President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he would not supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, as diplomacy is the priority. The meeting took place in a tense atmosphere, with Trump being tough.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his conversation with Donald Trump with European leaders and the leadership of the EU and NATO. He emphasized the importance of protecting lives and strengthening security in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the US is not against the topic of security guarantees for Ukraine, and the European side is almost ready to provide them. He emphasized the need for strong security guarantees from the US, as only they can conduct a dialogue with Russia.
The Ukrainian president agreed with Donald Trump's opinion that it is worth stopping and starting negotiations and taking real steps towards peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated a realistic attitude regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles. Earlier, the Ukrainian delegation prepared a presentation for Donald Trump on the use of these missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US will receive certain types of Ukrainian drones. This comes as Ukraine and the US prepare an agreement on the production and supply of drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US leader Donald Trump discussed security guarantees. Ukraine counts on them and US leadership.
After meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the American leader's words regarding his relationship with the Russian leader. Trump stated that Putin hates Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian president replied that he has the same attitude towards Putin.
After meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy stated that the US does not want escalation in relations with Russia. The leaders decided not to publicly discuss long-range missiles.
