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Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia have traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan. They will meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
On April 29, the world celebrates a number of important dates, including International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, World Anteater Day, and International Jaguar Day. Also on this day, an unofficial ironic holiday is celebrated - "The Customer Is Not Always Right" Day.
Former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced his intention to go to the front after NABU and SAP searches of his home on November 28. He said he was ready for any consequences and felt discredited.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, a man died in the Sviatoshynskyi district. In total, 1 person was killed and 7 injured, including a child.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will take part in negotiations with Donald Trump's envoy, Scott Witkoff, and the US delegation. Umerov will go to Miami instead of Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed from the post of Head of the Presidential Office and had previously planned the trip.
The current US President Donald Trump decided to annul over 90% of the decrees and official decisions of his predecessor Joe Biden because Biden used an "autopen" when signing documents.
Peruvian President Jerry announced his intention to declare a state of emergency due to the blockade of the Tacna–Arica border by migrants from Chile. The situation is deteriorating, leading to traffic jams and increased military control.
English football club "Brentford" organized a Ukrainian cuisine day at its base, where player Yehor Yarmolyuk presented dishes and interesting facts about Ukraine. The head coach and teammates tasted Ukrainian dishes, and the club shared information about the geographical center of Europe, traditions, and the symbolism of the flag.
Duduzile Zuma, daughter of the former President of South Africa, has resigned amid an investigation into the recruitment of South African and Botswanan citizens to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. Police confirmed a statement by another daughter of the former president against Duduzile Zuma for "luring men to Russia under false pretenses."
Kharkiv police identified all participants in the fight involving minors, a video of which was circulated on social media. The incident occurred in a park on Yuriev Boulevard, and an investigation is underway.
A former deputy of the settlement council in Khmelnytskyi region, her daughter, and son have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason. They photographed checkpoints and air defense positions for an FSB representative.
In the last two days of November, moderately warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from +4 to +13 degrees and precipitation in some regions. In Kyiv, rain is possible on November 29, and there will be no precipitation on November 30, with temperatures of +8 and +6 degrees, respectively.
In Sri Lanka, at least 56 people have died and 21 are missing due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rains. The country is preparing for Cyclone Ditwa, which increases risks for low-lying areas, including the capital Colombo.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to Moscow on November 28. He plans to discuss oil and gas supplies, as well as peace efforts in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin.
Relatives of victims of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" publicly appealed to law enforcement to investigate the deaths of their loved ones and bring those responsible to justice. They claim that the medical institution avoids punishment by hiding behind statements about pressure on business.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has started selling its first AI-powered Qwen smart glasses, Quark S1 and G1. These devices feature built-in displays and cameras, run on Qualcomm Inc.'s Snapdragon AR1 platform, and are already available in China.
Lviv law enforcement officers have sent to court the case of a 22-year-old woman who sold amphetamine, mephedrone, and cannabis, involving her 5-year-old daughter in criminal activities. The child helped her mother make "stashes" and load packages with drugs into parcel lockers.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended processing all entry requests from Afghanistan pending a review of security protocols. This decision was made after two National Guardsmen were wounded in Washington by Afghan Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, who fled the Taliban in 2021.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi shared memories of the 30th anniversary of his PR project "Singing Rector" and spoke about future plans, including transferring university management. He also revealed the secrets of his youth and success, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian song and investments in national projects.
Bosnia and Herzegovina refused to accept a military plane with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. The reason given was Hungary's long-standing support for Milorad Dodik, whose actions undermine the sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Streaming service Netflix experienced an outage during the premiere of the first four episodes of the final season of "Stranger Things" on November 26. Although Netflix increased bandwidth, some users encountered streaming issues on TV devices, which were resolved within five minutes.
US President Donald Trump wrote on social media that whoever shot at National Guardsmen near the White House would pay an extremely high price, despite reports that the shooter was wounded.
The Latvian government is exploring the possibility of completely dismantling railway tracks leading to Russia, following a meeting between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on November 26. The first conclusions of the analysis, conducted with the participation of the National Armed Forces and in coordination with Lithuania and Estonia, are expected in early 2026.
At least 17 people have died on the island of Sumatra (Indonesia) as a result of heavy rains that caused flash floods and landslides. Six people are considered missing, and rescuers have faced difficulties due to bad weather and limited access to affected areas.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
The Appeals Chamber of the HACC recognized as erroneous the report on leaving unchanged the preventive measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernysov. The court hearing in Chernysov's case has not yet taken place.
The European Parliament proposes raising the minimum age for social media access to 16, and for teenagers aged 13-16, allowing access only with parental consent. It also proposes limiting addiction-inducing features and strengthening advertising rules.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
The government has simplified the procedure for receiving compensation under the "eRecovery" program for co-owned housing. This will allow one of the co-owners to apply for assistance, even if the other cannot be reached.
Sir Elton John has revealed that he has been battling a severe eye infection for the past 15 months, which has led to complete blindness in his right eye and significant deterioration of vision in his left. The musician is undergoing treatment, which has brought some improvement to the condition of his left eye.