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The Times reports on the possibility that Ukraine could develop a nuclear weapon in a few months if US military aid is cut. The country has enough plutonium and technological capabilities to produce hundreds of tactical warheads.

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, who is known for his tough stance on foreign policy, must receive Senate approval for the appointment.

US President-elect Trump met with incumbent President Biden in the Oval Office. They discussed the transfer of power, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.

The US and Chinese presidents will meet on November 16 at the APEC summit in Lima to discuss key issues of cooperation. Topics include military contacts, China's support for Russia, cyberattacks, and human rights.

The US administration plans to provide Ukraine with significant amounts of military aid before the end of Biden's term. The aid will include weapons and funding for the production of new weapons.

Fox News reports on Trump's plans to appoint a high-ranking special envoy for peace talks on Ukraine. The position will be unpaid, as it was during the time of Kurt Volker in 2017-2019.

Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.

The cryptocurrency bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $91,000 despite rising inflation in the United States. Over the past day, the price has risen by 6.6%, and analysts predict further growth to $100,000.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister held talks with the US Secretary of State in Brussels. They discussed further military assistance, post-election coordination, and strengthening Ukraine's air shield.

US Secretary of State Blinken announced that the aid would be adapted to Ukraine's needs on the battlefield. The United States is ready to use every dollar of the $61 billion package and expects increased support from its allies.

UA:PBC received 374 songs from 232 solo artists and 72 bands from Ukraine and other countries. Tina Karol became the new music producer of the national selection, the final of which will take place in February 2025.

After Donald Trump won the US election, bitcoin hit a record high of $89,000. Experts attribute this to investors' expectations of possible changes in US government policy toward cryptocurrencies.

2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.

Total international funding for Ukraine has exceeded $100 billion since the start of the full-scale invasion. The latest tranche of $1.35 billion came from the United States through USAID for humanitarian and social programs.

Ukraine has received a $1. 35 billion grant from the United States through USAID. The funds will be used for humanitarian and social programs, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

A 2024 study showed that sleep helps to make more rational decisions and analyze information better. During the experiment, participants showed better results after sleep.

In 2023, EU countries issued 3. 7 million primary residence permits for third-country nationals. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Indians received the most permits, with one third of all permits issued for employment.

The FAA has banned all civilian flights to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit Airlines plane was shot down near Port-au-Prince. Restrictions were imposed on flights below 3 km, and one crew member was slightly injured.

Trump plans to create a Ministry of Government Efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The new structure will optimize the work of federal agencies and reduce bureaucracy by 2026.

Samantha Harvey won the Man Booker Prize for her novel Orbital, about six astronauts on the ISS. The work explores the relationship between humans and the planet, touching on themes of sadness and the climate crisis.

A 22-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified documents. Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty in a case involving data on the war in Ukraine.

The Pentagon announced the availability of another $7. 1 billion for military support to Ukraine under USAI. The funds include $4.3 billion for 2024 and $2.8 billion in refunds.

Ukraine's Defense Minister had a conversation with the Pentagon's Chief of Staff to strengthen the Ukrainian army. The parties discussed providing the military with the necessary resources and thanked for the support.

US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Brussels to coordinate further support for Ukraine with NATO and EU partners. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's election victory and North Korean troops' participation in the war on the side of Russia.

The CEO of a Kansas bank transferred $47 million in bank funds to fake crypto wallets after a fraudulent WhatsApp scheme. The FBI managed to recover only $8 million, and the banker was sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities free of charge.

On November 12-13, Andriy Sybiga will hold a series of meetings with senior EU and NATO officials in Brussels. The key topics will be military support, EU and NATO accession, and post-election security in the United States.

Donald Trump is considering cryptocurrency-supportive candidates for positions in US federal financial agencies. Potential appointments include senior positions at the SEC and the creation of a new cryptocurrency position in the White House.

Social network Bluesky has recorded a significant increase in new users. This happened against the backdrop of an outflow of users from platform X (formerly Twitter) after the US presidential election. The platform has reached 14.5 million users.

The White Stripes have dropped their copyright lawsuit over the use of their song “Seven Nation Army” in the Trump campaign. The decision came less than a week after Trump won the election.