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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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British Foreign Office Minister Resigns After Mandelson Vetting Scandal

Olly Robbins is stepping down due to a loss of confidence following irregularities in the vetting of the US ambassador. Peter Mandelson gained access to secrets despite intelligence services' objections.

News of the World • April 17, 12:56 AM • 3842 views
Pentagon Chief Compares Trump Critics in Media to Enemies of Jesus

Pete Hegseth criticized journalists for negativity and held a prayer at the Pentagon with quotes from a movie. Pope Leo XIV condemned the manipulation of religion for war.

Politics • April 17, 12:38 AM • 4601 views
Starmer urged to resign over US ambassador appointment scandal

The opposition demands the resignation of the British Prime Minister due to security clearance issues with Peter Mandelson. The ambassador is suspected of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics • April 17, 12:19 AM • 12683 views
US completes troop withdrawal from key base in SyriaPhoto

The last convoy of American equipment left the base as part of the contingent reduction. The facility came under the control of the Syrian army in accordance with agreements.

News of the World • April 16, 11:59 PM • 4223 views
Court again rules White House ballroom construction without congressional approval illegal

The judge ruled the demolition of the East Wing for the construction of a $400 million ballroom illegal. Trump called the decision political and important for security.

News of the World • April 16, 11:40 PM • 3630 views
Pope Leo in Cameroon sharply criticized world leaders for wars and stated that "the world is being devastated by a handful of tyrants"

The Pontiff in Cameroon condemned politicians for using religion for their own purposes. He spoke of billions spent on weapons instead of education and reconstruction.

Society • April 16, 10:14 PM • 11453 views
Trump allowed a visit to Islamabad in case of an agreement with Iran

Donald Trump is considering a visit to Pakistan to sign a peace treaty. Iran is allegedly ready to abandon uranium enrichment and its nuclear program.

Politics • April 16, 09:33 PM • 4103 views
Spain received record volumes of Russian gas amid the war in the Middle East

In March, Spain purchased a historical maximum of gas from the Russian Federation, amounting to 9,807 GWh. The increase in supplies is due to disruptions in logistics in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • April 16, 09:15 PM • 4050 views
Panama Canal traffic jam forced ship to pay $4 million for priority passage

Due to congestion and the war in the Middle East, a tanker paid a record amount at auction for priority. This is four times the standard March rates.

Economy • April 16, 08:59 PM • 3729 views
Oil prices rise amid doubts about US-Iran talks - Reuters

Brent crude rose to $98. 41 amid supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. US oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 913,000 barrels.

Economy • April 16, 05:27 PM • 4307 views
Two empty tankers linked to Iran entered the Persian Gulf despite US warnings of their confiscation

Two vessels entered the Gulf ahead of a US warning to inspect and detain sanctioned tankers. The US Navy has already forced 14 vessels to change course.

Economy • April 16, 05:18 PM • 4065 views
Top most expensive cars in the world: how much does luxury on wheels cost?Photo

The ranking was topped by the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail at $32 million. The list included exclusive models from Bugatti, Pagani, Mercedes-Maybach, and Aspark.

Economy • April 16, 04:06 PM • 53876 views
Roblox to implement child protection measures and pay $12 million in US settlement

The gaming platform is introducing facial age verification and parental controls for users up to 16 years old. The company will fund safety measures through an agreement with Nevada.

News of the World • April 16, 03:23 PM • 3561 views
OpenAI CEO Altman sues sister after her abuse lawsuit

The CEO of OpenAI denies his sister's accusations and asks the court to dismiss the lawsuit. He filed a counterclaim for defamation and is seeking one dollar.

News of the World • April 16, 02:26 PM • 3529 views
Ukraine reacted to the US decision to extend sanctions on Russian oil

Oleksiy Sobolev called on the US to increase pressure on Russia and restrict access to Western components. Sanctions have already deprived the aggressor of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Economy • April 16, 01:36 PM • 5234 views
Sobolev in Washington called for strengthening sanctions and spoke about drones

Oleksiy Sobolev emphasized the importance of restricting arms supplies to Russia.

Economy • April 16, 11:14 AM • 6803 views
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How lawsuits against doctors affect the medical system - expert explains

In Western countries, lawsuits regarding medical negligence are a common practice and part of the quality control system in medicine. They form rules of responsibility, increase transparency in the industry, and influence treatment standards.

Society • April 16, 09:32 AM • 34168 views
Assets worth over $11 million seized, another member of international hacker group detained - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained a member of a group that attacked companies in the US and Europe. The court set bail for the suspect at 399 million hryvnias.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 08:31 AM • 3069 views
China and Russia demonstrate alliance amid US war with Iran

Lavrov announced Russia's readiness to supply resources to Beijing amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China is looking for a replacement for 40% of its oil imports due to the crisis in the region.

News of the World • April 16, 07:24 AM • 4605 views
Russians "laundered" money on propaganda leaflets about Trump and Zelenskyy - Center for Countering DisinformationPhoto

Russian drones distributed propaganda materials in Sumy about the cessation of aid to Ukraine. The Center for Countering Disinformation called this action "ineffective money laundering."

Society • April 16, 07:20 AM • 4136 views
Russian LNG under US sanctions sent to India for the first time - media

The tanker Kunpeng is transporting a batch of LNG from the Portovaya plant to the Indian terminal Dahej. This is Russia's first attempt to open a new market after US sanctions.

Economy • April 16, 06:36 AM • 4372 views
Pakistan's Army Chief arrives in Tehran to mediate between US and Iran in talks

Pakistan's military leader seeks to organize a second round of talks in Islamabad. The US is preparing new sanctions and continues its blockade of Iranian ports.

Politics • April 16, 05:00 AM • 5222 views
Iran offers to open part of the Strait of Hormuz for ships if a deal with the US is reached - Reuters

Tehran is ready to guarantee safe passage for ships through Omani waters after an agreement. 20% of global oil and gas supplies pass through this route.

News of the World • April 16, 04:45 AM • 6848 views
Sanctioned supertankers break through to Persian Gulf despite blockade

The vessels RHN and Alicia entered the region despite Washington's restrictions. The tankers are linked to the transportation of Iranian oil and are heading to their destination ports.

News of the World • April 16, 04:23 AM • 41946 views
US probes suspicious oil trades ahead of Iran decisions

CFTC investigates $950 million in transactions over possible insider trading. Regulators are examining trades on CME and ICE exchanges before policy changes.

Economy • April 16, 03:15 AM • 6612 views
Oil prices stabilized near $90–95 amid US-Iran talks on extending the trucePhoto

WTI and Brent crude oil stabilized amid a possible extension of the truce. The market is reacting to the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and declining US inventories.

Economy • April 16, 02:14 AM • 5312 views
Gold prices rise amid signs of US-Iran diplomacy

The price of gold exceeded $4810 amid expectations of a truce between the countries. The parties reached a principal agreement on continuing the dialogue.

Economy • April 16, 01:55 AM • 5878 views
Germany to help Ukraine create ballistic missile defensePhoto

The parties agreed to create a cheap alternative to Patriot for intercepting Iskander-M missiles. The project involves joint research and data exchange.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:34 AM • 3430 views
Infantino announced that Iran will participate in the World Cup despite the war

The FIFA president announced Iran's admission to the World Cup due to qualification. The team will play group stage matches in California and Seattle.

Sports • April 16, 12:57 AM • 4878 views
US expands sanctions against Iranian oil magnate's network to pressure Tehran

Washington imposed restrictions on companies and vessels for shadow oil exports. The sanctions target money laundering schemes through Venezuelan gold.

Economy • April 15, 11:57 PM • 4875 views