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Ukraine to receive first Mirage fighter jets from France in January - media
Russian authorities have no intention of conceding conditions for ending the war - ISW
US says Putin considered nuclear option, but China intervened
Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20
About 20 drones spotted over port in Denmark, police launch investigation
Poland did not invite Hungary's ambassador to the EU: Szijjarto reacts sharply
Biden is preparing a massive ban on offshore oil and gas production in the US
The oldest man in the world has passed away - what is known about him
On Budanov's birthday, the GUR attacked the Russian "regiontransservice": all servers were disabled
Georgia expels foreigners who participated in protests against freezing of EU accession
More than 500 animals killed in US shopping center fire
Russia reports attacks on a commercial seaport and a military airfield: what is known
Trump appoints FoxNews host Tammy Bruce as State Department spokeswoman
In Transnistria about 72 thousand houses were left without gas
ARMA ignores auditors' findings: instead of eliminating deficiencies in the Register of Seized Assets, there will be a new design
The king is naked, but he hasn't realized it yet: how the change of tax leadership destroyed the Hetmantsev era
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
Four-year accessibility program in Brovary: how people with disabilities are helped
Orthodox calendar for 2025: dates of the great feasts
South Korea decodes the black box of the crashed Boeing
US says Putin considered nuclear option, but China intervened
Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
Russia announces attack on rocket engine plant: what is known
The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20
Trump chooses deputy special envoy to the Middle East
St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport has imposed restrictions on arrivals and departures
In Germany, almost 300 thousand people signed a petition to ban fireworks
US soldier who set off Tesla explosion left a note about “wake-up call”
The US plans to sell $8 billion worth of weapons to Israel
The US may impose new restrictions on China's AI chips before Trump's inauguration
US Surgeon General calls for more active warning about the link between alcohol and cancer
Citizens protest in Montenegro's capital over mass murder with 12 dead
10 days before inauguration, Trump will be sentenced in the case of payments to a porn star
“We are not a Russian rag": people protest against Prime Minister Fico in Slovakia
Italian Prime Minister calls Musk a “brilliant man” despite recent scandals surrounding him
US approves sale of light torpedoes to Saudi Arabia
Finnish court upholds detention of 'shadow fleet' tanker that damaged cables
The number of asylum applications in Germany fell by 30 percent in 2024
Mike Johnson retained the position of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
About 20 drones spotted over port in Denmark, police launch investigation
Up to 20 unidentified drones have been spotted in the port of Køge near Copenhagen. Police confirmed sightings of four large UAVs and launched an investigation into the incident amid fears of Russian hybrid attacks.
Poland did not invite Hungary's ambassador to the EU: Szijjarto reacts sharply
Poland did not invite the Hungarian ambassador to the EU presidency ceremony because of the granting of asylum to a suspected former deputy minister. Hungarian Minister Szijjarto called the decision “pathetic and childish.
Biden is preparing a massive ban on offshore oil and gas production in the US
The US President plans to ban the development of oil and gas fields on 625 million acres of coastal territory. The ban will affect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico.
The oldest man in the world has passed away - what is known about him
116-year-old Japanese Tomiko Itooka, recognized as the world's oldest person by the Guinness Book of Records, has died of old age. She received this title in September 2024 after the death of 117-year-old Spaniard Maria Branias Morera.
On Budanov's birthday, the GUR attacked the Russian "regiontransservice": all servers were disabled
Cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) attacked the Russian company "regiontransservice", destroying 78 servers and 211 workstations. The company provided logistics for military cargo of the Russian Federation through the railway.
Georgia expels foreigners who participated in protests against freezing of EU accession
The Georgian Interior Ministry has started expulsion proceedings against 91 foreigners, including 25 protesters against the freezing of EU accession talks. 10 people have already left the country.
More than 500 animals killed in US shopping center fire
A fire at the Plaza Latina shopping center in Dallas killed 579 animals due to smoke. It took 45 rescuers and about two hours to extinguish the fire, which damaged the building.
Russia reports attacks on a commercial seaport and a military airfield: what is known
Russia's largest commercial seaport, Ust-Luga, was attacked in the Leningrad region. The Baltimore military airfield in the Voronezh region was also attacked by drones.
Trump appoints FoxNews host Tammy Bruce as State Department spokeswoman
Donald Trump has announced the appointment of FoxNews journalist Tammy Bruce as press secretary of the US Department of State. Bruce will join the team of Secretary of State candidate Marco Rubio.
In Transnistria about 72 thousand houses were left without gas
An energy crisis emerged in Transnistria after the termination of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine. Seventy-two thousand houses were left without gas supply, and 1,500 high-rise buildings lost heating and hot water.
South Korea decodes the black box of the crashed Boeing
South Korean investigators are planning to obtain a full transcript of the voice recorder from the crashed Boeing 737-800 Jeju Air. The engines and other parts of the plane, which crashed on December 29, are being examined.
US says Putin considered nuclear option, but China intervened
The United States was concerned about the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons against Ukraine. According to Blinken, China intervened and warned Russia against such actions.
Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.
Russia announces attack on rocket engine plant: what is known
In the Smolensk region of Russia, drones attacked the Avangard plant, which produces engines for missiles. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the downing of 16 drones over various regions.
The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20
The Pentagon said it would not be able to deliver all the weapons from the $2. 5 billion aid package by January 20. Deliveries will continue even after the current U.S. administration leaves office.
Trump chooses deputy special envoy to the Middle East
Donald Trump has selected Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokeswoman, to serve as deputy special envoy for peace. She will join Steve Witkoff's team to work on the Gaza peace process and the agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport has imposed restrictions on arrivals and departures
St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport has restricted arrivals and departures for the second time in 24 hours. Six planes were redirected to a waiting area near Lake Ladoga due to a possible threat of a drone attack.
In Germany, almost 300 thousand people signed a petition to ban fireworks
After 5 people were killed on New Year's Eve, a petition to ban fireworks gained 270,000 signatures. Chancellor Scholz plans to limit the sale of fireworks, but a complete ban is controversial among politicians.
US soldier who set off Tesla explosion left a note about “wake-up call”
37-year-old Special Forces officer Matthew Leavensberger blew up a Tesla Cybertruck near a hotel in Las Vegas and was killed. In his suicide note, he called his act a “wake-up call” for the country.
The US plans to sell $8 billion worth of weapons to Israel
The US State Department informs Congress of plans to sell Israel $8 billion worth of weapons. The deal includes ammunition for fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery shells.
The US may impose new restrictions on China's AI chips before Trump's inauguration
The Biden administration is planning to introduce new rules that will limit China's access to powerful GPUs for AI. The restrictions are aimed at controlling global chip supplies and eliminating regulatory loopholes.
US Surgeon General calls for more active warning about the link between alcohol and cancer
Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be placed on alcoholic beverage labels. Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, causing 20,000 deaths annually.
Citizens protest in Montenegro's capital over mass murder with 12 dead
Residents of the capital of Montenegro protested the massacre, accusing the authorities of inaction. The protesters demanded the resignation of the heads of the police and the Interior Ministry because of the slow response to the tragedy.
10 days before inauguration, Trump will be sentenced in the case of payments to a porn star
Judge Juan Merchant rejected a motion to overturn the verdict in the case of payments to the porn star, but hinted at avoiding imprisonment. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying documents.
“We are not a Russian rag": people protest against Prime Minister Fico in Slovakia
In Bratislava, 4,000 people protested against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian policies. Protesters with EU flags accused Fico of “treason” and called on him to “go to Moscow.
Italian Prime Minister calls Musk a “brilliant man” despite recent scandals surrounding him
George Meloni called Elon Musk a “brilliant man” and “a great personality of our time. ” The Italian prime minister criticized those who changed their attitude to the billionaire because of his position.
US approves sale of light torpedoes to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved the sale of 20 light torpedoes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The contractor will be the American company RTX Corporation, with the deal worth $78.5 million.
Finnish court upholds detention of 'shadow fleet' tanker that damaged cables
A Finnish court has rejected a petition to release the Eagle S tanker from the “shadow fleet” that damaged energy and communication cables. The Cook Islands-flagged vessel is suspected of serious crimes.
The number of asylum applications in Germany fell by 30 percent in 2024
In 2024, the number of asylum applications in Germany decreased by 30% compared to the previous year, to 230 thousand. This is one of the highest figures in the country's history after the Yugoslav wars and the 2015-2016 migration crisis.
Mike Johnson retained the position of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the position on the second try. Two Republicans changed their votes in his favor, securing victory by the narrowest majority in 100 years.