Gold
A former CIA official has been accused of misappropriating 300 gold bars worth 40 million dollars. He also lied for years about his education and military service.
26-year-old Yukhym Konoplya has signed a three-year contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Shakhtar defender will move to the Bundesliga as a free agent in 2026.
The price of gold rose to $4,495 amid agreements between the U. S. and Iran on a truce. President Trump is expected to give final approval to the 60-day deal.
19-year-old Karpaty goalkeeper Nazar Domchak has moved to Slavia Prague. The contract is signed until 2031, and the buyout fee amounted to 5 million euros.
The US Space Force and SpaceX will create the SDN Backbone network for $2. 29 billion. The system will provide instantaneous communication between sensors and weapons for missile defense.
Gold prices declined due to hostilities in the Persian Gulf and inflation fears. Despite peace talks, the market expects the metal's value to drop.
Gold rose to $4,564 due to progress in US-Iran negotiations. The market anticipates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and assesses inflationary risks.
An oil boom has started in Alaska thanks to new deposits and the easing of restrictions. The Willow and Pikka projects have attracted record investments to the region.
Egypt will conduct an aerogeophysical survey of its deserts and the Sinai to search for minerals. A new database will help investors evaluate promising deposits.
Yuliia Levchenko won the Diamond League stage in Xiamen with a result of 1. 99 m. Iryna Herashchenko secured the silver, jumping 1.97 m upon her return.
In Irkutsk, a research institute building burned over an area of 700 square meters. 15 people were evacuated from the premises; there are no casualties.
Ukraine marks Heroes' Day and the professional holiday of the Marine Corps. The world celebrates days of struggle, turtle protection, and the chestnut blossoming period.
The forward's net worth has exceeded one billion dollars thanks to his salary and investments. Messi has become the second billionaire footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo.
The NBU has issued a silver octagonal coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias in honor of Alexandra Exter. The mintage of the coin, which features color printing, is up to 10,000 pieces.
Usyk and Verhoeven held a face-off at a press conference in Giza ahead of their May 23 fight. The boxer appeared in a suit featuring a trident by the brand DAMIRLI.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a 2-hryvnia coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Symon Petliura Memorial Day. The mintage is 50,000 pieces, and sales will begin on May 26.
The winner of the fight in Egypt will receive a WBC Main Event chain with diamonds and emeralds. The value of the jewelry piece is 40 thousand dollars.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
Hungary has canceled the deportation and three-year entry ban for seven Oschadbank employees. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called this decision a long-awaited step.
The price of gold dropped to $4,550 due to the war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Investors anticipate rising inflation and interest rate hikes.
Liudmyla Luzan won gold, and Ivanna Diachenko took bronze at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Germany. Luzan triumphed in the 200-meter canoe sprint.
A debate is unfolding in the US over the cost of the Golden Dome missile defense system, which is estimated at $1. 2 trillion. The Trump administration cites a figure of $185 billion.
The NASA probe performed a maneuver near Mars on its way to a metal asteroid. The spacecraft took thousands of images of the planet to test its instruments ahead of the 2029 mission.
The number of fictitious loans used to withdraw capital from the RF has increased by 70%. The country's budget deficit could reach 18 trillion rubles by the end of the year.
Pirlo and Materazzi will attend the Russian Cup Superfinal at Luzhniki. The world champions will play against children and hold an autograph session for fans.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have declared their readiness for a third fight. The meeting could take place in London, Las Vegas, or Saudi Arabia.
The price of gold fell to $4,689 after Trump rejected Iran's peace plan. Investors are awaiting U.S. inflation data amid attacks in the Gulf.
Narendra Modi urged citizens to save fuel and refrain from traveling abroad due to global prices. He also asked to reduce gold purchases.
The NOC of Ukraine has recognized Oksana Livach as the best athlete of April for her victory at the European Championship. The wrestler has secured the third gold of her career.
A selection of the ten best greetings for mothers in verse and prose. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of May, which falls on the 10th.