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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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Leaders of three more countries confirmed their participation in the Peace Summit - Zelenskyi

President Zelenskyy announced that the presidents of Georgia, Malawi, and the prime minister of Liechtenstein have agreed to participate in a peace summit aimed at restoring international law and establishing a just peace for Ukraine.

Politics • May 15, 05:12 PM • 36056 views
Fedorov showed Blinken how Ukraine produces FPV drones and attack copters

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian officials visited a drone manufacturing plant in Ukraine to discuss drone production, wartime logistics, and localization of UAV components that are actively used at the front against Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:03 PM • 32846 views
India urges the US to "not look narrowly" at its deal with Iran

India has signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port, investing $370 million, despite US warnings about the risks of doing business with Iran, as India believes the port will benefit the entire region by providing a transit route to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Economy • May 15, 03:41 PM • 23286 views
Jordan foils attempt to supply weapons to saboteurs to destabilize situation - Reuters

Jordan foiled an Iranian-backed plan to smuggle weapons into the kingdom to carry out sabotage by a Hamas-affiliated Muslim Brotherhood cell.

News of the World • May 15, 03:06 PM • 22042 views
Biden challenged Trump to two debates before the election: Trump appears to have accepted

Biden challenges Trump to two presidential debates, one in June after Trump's trial and the other in September, proposing alternative debate formats to be conducted by news organizations instead of the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.

News of the World • May 15, 01:53 PM • 20954 views
EU proposes sanctions against any financial institution in the world that helps Russia - Reuters

France and the Netherlands propose that the EU impose sanctions on any financial institution worldwide that helps the Russian military obtain prohibited goods or dual-use technology.

Politics • May 15, 01:15 PM • 35740 views
The US will restrict Raiffeisen Bank's access to the country's financial system if it does not withdraw from russia

The US has warned Raiffeisen Bank International that its access to the US financial system may be restricted if it does not withdraw from russia.

Economy • May 15, 12:56 PM • 17283 views
China provides technology to rebuild Russian military-industrial complex, which may influence aggression against Ukraine - Blinken

China is indirectly supporting Russia in rebuilding its military-industrial complex by providing most of the military electronics components that help Russia produce more missiles, tanks and armored vehicles for its aggression against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:50 PM • 17430 views
Blinken: Ukraine should decide how to respond to the offer of talks with Russia

Blinken noted that the decision to negotiate with Russia should be made by Ukraine, not the United States or any other country, as Putin demonstrates completely different intentions every day, despite the fact that he claims to support the Chinese plan for a peaceful settlement.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:29 PM • 16918 views
Ukraine decides how to wage war: Blinken dodged the question of whether the US would allow the strikes on Russian territory with American weapons

Ukraine decides how to wage a defensive war against the Russian invasion, while the United States provides the weapons necessary for Ukraine's victory, but does not encourage or facilitate strikes on Russian territory with American weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:10 PM • 17572 views
Blinken: Security agreement between Ukraine and the US could be signed in a few weeks

The United States and Ukraine are finalizing a bilateral security agreement, which is expected to be signed in a few weeks and will provide Ukraine with security guarantees for decades.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:55 AM • 14856 views
Blinken announces $2 billion in financial and military aid to Ukraine

The United States will provide Ukraine with $2 billion in financial and military assistance to combat Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:35 AM • 23071 views
The price of bitcoin has fallen slightly and amounts to 62 thousand dollars

On Wednesday, the price of bitcoin fell slightly to $62,000, despite the weakening dollar and a small positive movement.

Economy • May 15, 11:28 AM • 20547 views
Key witness against Trump awaits conviction of former US president

Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and a key witness against him, admitted that he wants to see the former president convicted in a criminal trial for paying hush money to Stormy Daniels.

News of the World • May 15, 09:32 AM • 41527 views
Agreement on security guarantees is under interagency approval in Poland - ambassador

Ukraine and Poland are working on a draft bilateral agreement on security guarantees, with Poland taking this issue seriously, and it is expected that the agreement will be signed in the near future, reflecting Poland's significant military assistance and support for Ukraine.

Politics • May 15, 09:11 AM • 23726 views
Korean scenario: Ukraine and Russia may agree to peace talks in a few months - media

The Biden administration believes that the next few months could be decisive in the war in Ukraine. The situation on the frontline could potentially lead to the start of peace talks and a truce according to the "Korean scenario.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:10 AM • 27446 views
North Korea is behind cryptocurrency laundering worth more than $147 million - Reuters

North Korea has allegedly laundered $147. 5 million stolen from a cryptocurrency exchange through the virtual currency platform Tornado Cash in March 2024, as part of efforts to steal about $3.6 billion through cyberattacks on cryptocurrency firms over the past 7 years.

News of the World • May 15, 08:11 AM • 17230 views
Threads launches its own fact-checking program

Meta's new social network Threads has launched its own fact-checking program to detect false content on the platform.

Technologies • May 15, 08:04 AM • 14335 views
Ukraine is trying to get the White House to authorize strikes on military depots in the middle of Russia

Ukraine asks the White House for permission to use U. S.-supplied weapons to strike Russian military targets in Russia to counter the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:22 AM • 24486 views
Putin backs China's peace plan before visit to Beijing

Putin supports China's plan to resolve the war in Ukraine, saying that Beijing understands the conflict.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:30 AM • 31708 views
May 15: International Family Day, World Climate Day

The family institution has come a long way from primitive society to the present day, and the dynamic development of society periodically makes adjustments to the perception of traditional family values by some people.

UNN Lite • May 15, 03:07 AM • 144389 views
Bloomberg: US wants to send another Patriot battery to Ukraine

The United States is considering sending another Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine, along with radars, to bolster its air defense against intensified Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 02:28 AM • 27371 views
Google introduces new AI-based search

Google is introducing AI-powered search with the Gemini model to provide direct answers and planning capabilities, such as meal and vacation plans, as well as visual search with video, which will be rolled out globally by the end of 2024.

Announcements • May 15, 01:55 AM • 28471 views
Boeing postpones launch of manned capsule for the second time

Boeing has postponed the launch of the manned Starliner space capsule to the International Space Station for the second time due to a small helium leak detected in the ship's service module.

News of the World • May 15, 01:33 AM • 28211 views
WSJ: White House working on $1 billion arms deal with Israel

The Biden administration is working on a proposal to supply Israel with more than $1 billion worth of new weapons, including $700 million worth of tank ammunition, $500 million worth of tactical vehicles, and $60 million worth of mortar shells to replenish stockpiles used during the war with Hamas.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:56 PM • 23872 views
The US will review relations with Georgia after the law on foreign agents comes into force

The US threatens to fundamentally revise bilateral relations with Georgia if the controversial law on foreign agents goes into effect despite protests and a presidential veto.

Society • May 14, 11:40 PM • 25961 views
Bloomberg: US plans to increase production of anti-bunker bombs

The United States plans to expand a military plant in Oklahoma to increase production of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, designed to destroy heavily fortified underground military installations, to 6-8 bombs per month by the fall of 2024.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:29 PM • 23302 views
Blinken sang in a Kyiv bar

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken sang Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" in a Kyiv bar during his visit to show support for Ukraine's fight for freedom.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:25 PM • 21295 views
Electric vehicles, batteries, and chips: Biden raises tariffs on Chinese imports

The US has raised tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, and medical equipment, with some tariff rates more than tripling to counter China's unfair trade practices.

News of the World • May 14, 05:59 PM • 54968 views
Shmyhal and Blinken discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect energy facilities

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss a $400 million military aid package, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, confiscating Russian assets in favor of Kyiv, and creating opportunities for US private sector investment in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:59 PM • 23030 views