March 12, 02:36 PM • 12264 views
March 12, 11:29 AM • 47930 viewsMarch 12, 02:36 PM • 12270 viewsOn a Florida beach, 25 packages of cocaine weighing 32 kg were found, thrown up by Hurricane Debbie. The value of the drugs on the black market is estimated at over a million dollars.
Donald Trump announced that he will give an interview to Elon Musk on August 12. The details of the conversation are not disclosed, but it is known that Musk supports Trump in the presidential race.
The US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.
US Vice President Kamala Harris announces her official candidacy for the Democratic Party in the 2024 presidential election. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was elected as her running mate.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced an increased military presence in the Middle East. Additional ships and aircraft will be sent to the region to strengthen defense capabilities and support Israel.
The military government of Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting 'terrorist groups'. This followed a similar move by Mali and the arrival of Russian military instructors in Niger.
The Finnish Foreign Ministry has updated travel advisories, urging citizens to leave Lebanon due to the tense security situation. Several countries also urged their citizens to leave the country, and airlines canceled flights to the region.
Penny Pritzker resigns as US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery due to term limits. Her duties will be taken over by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who will continue to support Ukraine.
32 kg of cocaine worth more than $1 million was found on a Florida beach, washed up by Hurricane Debbie. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 25 packages of drugs found by a passerby among the seaweed.
russian LNG supplies to France more than doubled in the first half of this year. French companies imported almost 4.4 bcm of russian LNG, making France the largest importer in the EU.
Economist Ihor Garbaruk believes that the Big Mac Index is not indicative of Ukraine. He suggests focusing on the Borsch Index, which better reflects the purchasing power of Ukrainians and the economic situation in the country.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the presidential election race. This was reported by CNN, citing numerous sources.
Ukraine received $3. 9 billion from the US and expects €4.2 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program. Prime Minister Shmyhal said that the funds will be used for non-military budget expenditures and social obligations.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased to USD 37. 2 bn in early August due to the NBU's foreign currency sales. However, after receiving a $3.9 billion grant from the US, the reserves exceeded $40 billion.
World stock markets are recovering after yesterday's collapse. Indices are growing, but experts warn that stabilization may be temporary and depends on the US economy and the Fed's actions.
In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.
The price of bitcoin rose by 8. 2% to $55,690 after falling to $49,000. The recovery of cryptocurrencies is uncertain due to fears of a recession in the US and a possible sale of $2 billion worth of assets by the government.
The United States remains committed to Israel's security and is preparing to support its defense against Iran. At the same time, the United States is working to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent further conflicts.
The United States is engaged in intensive diplomacy to reduce tensions after the assassination of the Hamas leader. Blinken calls on all sides to refrain from escalation and work toward a ceasefire in Gaza.
US President Joe Biden meets with the national security team over a possible Iranian attack on Israel. The United States is ready to support Israel in the event of an attack, working to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
At least five US military personnel were injured in a missile strike on the Al-Asad air base in Iraq. One of the wounded is in serious condition, and the number of casualties may increase.
On the morning of August 6, 1945, an American Enola Gay plane dropped a little Boy nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The nuclear bomb exploded at an altitude of 600 meters, 43 seconds after it was dropped from the plane. The explosion almost immediately killed 80 thousand people.
The WHO has released an updated list of more than 30 viruses and bacteria that could cause the next pandemic. These include coronaviruses, monkeypox, influenza A, and new bacteria that cause dangerous diseases.
Al-Asad military air base in Iraq was attacked by missiles. Katyusha missiles hit US and other forces twice, but there is no information on damage or casualties.
Former US President Donald Trump said that Iran will attack Israel tonight. The Pentagon has not yet detected any preparatory actions by Iran that would indicate an attack in the coming hours.
Ukraine has received upgraded F-16 fighters with new avionics and radars. Training of pilots and technical personnel continues, and the transfer of aircraft from other partner countries is expected.
Harris Channel considers Josh Shapiro and Tema water as candidates for vice president of the United States. The election won't be announced until August 6, a key decision for her campaign against Republicans.
A US judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly on the online search and advertising market. The company has spent billions to become the default search engine on smartphones and browsers.
Salome Zurabishvili calls on Bidzina Ivanishvili to explain her position on deviating from the Western course. The president accuses the authorities of fulfilling Ivanishvili's order and isolating the country.
The president of Ukraine discussed with the prime minister the use of blocked Russian assets. We are talking about the G7 decision on 5 50 billion for Ukraine and concrete steps to approach the real flow of funds.
