09:57 AM • 10736 views09:57 AM • 10814 views09:57 AM • 10814 viewsMarch 12, 02:36 PM • 23671 viewsBeijing said that the Taiwan issue is an internal affair of China and does not tolerate external interference. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to adhere to the “one China” principle.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of using the military on Election Day against “radical left-wing lunatics. ” The former president downplayed threats from his supporters, blaming his opponents.
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
The price of bitcoin rose to $63,913 after Mt Gox announced that it would postpone payments to creditors for a year. The cryptocurrency remains in the range of $50-65 thousand due to fears of tighter regulation in the US.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is preparing to disrupt a $50 billion loan to Ukraine to help Trump in the election. He refuses to extend EU sanctions, blocking US participation in the financing.
US Secretary of Defense Austin expressed his condolences to Israel over the deaths of soldiers in the Hezbollah attack. He called for a shift from military action to diplomacy to ensure the safety of civilians.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz announces his readiness to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, but under certain conditions. He criticizes the Scholz government for its lack of strategic vision and calls for greater European independence from the United States in helping Ukraine.
U. S. President Joe Biden declared his readiness to negotiate with Russia, China, and North Korea without preconditions to reduce the nuclear threat. He emphasized the importance of progress in reducing nuclear arsenals.
The United States is deploying a THAAD air defense battery and personnel to Israel to enhance security after Iranian missile attacks. This demonstrates the US commitment to protecting Israel and Americans in the region.
The Polish company CD Projekt RED has presented a collection of The Little Witcher comics about the upbringing of Ciri Geralt. The comics are available for pre-order for $16 and will go on sale in Canada and the United States on May 13.
U. S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced the possibility of a world war in 3-4 months due to the actions of the current government. He promises to quickly end the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East if he wins the election.
The United States urged its citizens not to visit religious institutions in Romania on October 11-13 due to security threats. Romanian intelligence stated that it had no information about possible attacks, but would act with heightened attention.
A missile shield base is to be opened in the Polish village of Redzikowo. According to Minister Sikorski, the base will be able to shoot down Russian missiles flying toward Poland.
The United States believes that Israel has narrowed the range of targets for a retaliatory strike in response to the Iranian attack. An Israeli response could target Iran's military and energy infrastructure, but not its nuclear facilities.
Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.
A WSJ poll shows that voters in 7 key US states favor Trump over Harris on the issue of war in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The US President estimated the damage from Hurricane Milton at $50 billion. The storm caused tornadoes in Florida, leaving more than 3.3 million people without power and destroying about 150 homes.
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.
KASE terminated its relationship with MOEX, which was subject to US sanctions. Moscow Exchange withdrew from KASE's shareholding, selling its 13.1% stake to two new participants.
Mike Johnson said he has “no appetite” for continued support for Ukraine. He believes that Trump will be able to end the conflict by calling Putin, unlike a potential Kamala Harris presidency.
U. S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Donald Trump with military aircraft and additional protection due to threats from Iran. Biden instructed the Department of Defense to provide Trump with everything he needs.
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors in response to the missile attack against Israel. The restrictions apply to 16 organizations and 23 vessels associated with the Iranian oil industry.
Trump's campaign headquarters has requested military planes and additional security measures because of threats from Iran. The Secret Service says Trump is receiving “the highest level of protection.
The new NATO secretary-general, Mark Rutte, has said that the alliance will not listen to Putin's threats. He emphasized the importance of continuing military aid to Ukraine and increasing industrial production.
U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has called for Russia to be held accountable for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna. Her death in Russian custody is a testament to the ongoing attacks on free media and the truth.
The Danish Defense Minister announced the creation of an investment fund for the development of Ukraine's defense industry. The fund will combine public and private investments to expand Ukrainian arms production companies.
EU envoys agree to provide Ukraine with €35 billion from frozen Russian assets. According to Prime Minister Shmyhal, the funds should be available by the end of 2024.
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a $10 billion special financial trust fund for Ukraine. The funds will be used to support the budget and critical recovery needs.
From 6 museums in 5 de-occupied regions of Ukraine, 34,872 museum objects from the state part of the Museum Fund were stolen. The return of cultural property may take years, the Ministry of Culture said.
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Serhiy Boyev as Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration. Boev, 41, has experience working for state-owned companies and international banks and holds an MBA from the Wharton School.
