Anastasia Ryabokon
Ukraine became the 179th member of the International Fund for Rural Development - what does it mean
Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized UN agency. Ukrainian farmers will have access to preferential financing, grants and international tenders.
Famous Odesa millionaire and Kyiv Post owner Adnan Kivan dies
The founder of KADORR Group, Adnan Kiwan, passed away on October 28, 2024. The businessman of Arab origin with a fortune of $240 million was known as a real estate developer and owner of media assets.
Woman photographer miraculously survives 12 days of wandering in the Snowy Mountains of Australia
48-year-old photographer Lovisa Schoberg was found alive after 12 days of disappearance in Kosciuszko National Park. The woman was dehydrated and suffered from a snake bite, but is in stable condition in the hospital.
North Korean soldiers sent to the front line by russia are probably inexperienced - media
The Wall Street Journal reports that North Korean soldiers at the front look young and inexperienced. Their training does not meet the conditions of war in Ukraine.
Chinese hackers collected audio from calls of Trump campaign adviser
Chinese-linked hackers intercepted audio recordings and messages from Donald Trump's campaign adviser. The attack also affected Verizon phone systems and the Kamala Harris campaign.
Skeleton from the castle's well confirms the veracity of the 800-year-old Norwegian saga
Scientists have identified the human remains found in the well of the Norwegian castle Sverresborg, which are mentioned in the saga of 1197. Modern research methods made it possible to establish the appearance and origin of the “Well Man”.
In Transcarpathia, they tried to put a fugitive on a train to Hungary on the move
Border guards detained a group of people who were trying to smuggle a conscript to Hungary via an international train. The organizers estimated the service at $10,000.
1 killed and 3 wounded as a result of russian air strikes on Kostyantynivka
Two FAB-250 bombs killed a 38-year-old man in Kostyantynivka and injured three other people. Residential buildings, administrative buildings and the town's infrastructure were damaged.
Ukraine will be forced to fight against North Korea in Europe - Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine warned of the possible involvement of North Korean military in the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase support and pressure on russia to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
A powerful explosion was heard at one of the largest oil refineries in russia in ryazan
An explosion and fire occurred at the ryazan refinery after a drone flight amid an air raid alert. This is the third largest refinery in russia, which has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Another drone attack on a military airfield in lipetsk reported
Eyewitnesses record a drone attack on the airfield in lipetsk.
Parliamentary elections in Georgia: results of the first exit polls
Parliamentary elections in Georgia, where 18 parties participated, have been completed. The results of pro-governmental and opposition exit polls differ greatly.
russian military helicopter likely crashed over the Kerch Strait
A russian military helicopter, probably a Ka-52, crashes in the Kerch Strait. The information is being spread by russian propaganda channels, but there is no official confirmation.
Iceland shows record economic growth after switching to 4-day week - study
Iceland's economy grew by 5% in 2023 after the introduction of a 4-day workweek without a salary cut. 51% of the country's employees switched to a reduced schedule while maintaining productivity.
Foreigners will be able to serve as officers in the Armed Forces: Zelensky signs important law
The President signed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve under contract as officers in the Armed Forces. The law also applies to service in the State Special Transport Service and the National Guard.
90 combat engagements with the occupants today: 20 of them in the Pokrovsk sector
russian troops conducted 90 combat engagements along the frontline, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy is actively using aviation and anti-aircraft guns, especially in eastern and southern Ukraine.
Chinese hackers attack phones linked to Harris campaign - Reuters
Hackers from China who hacked Verizon attacked the phones of people from Kamala Harris' campaign. The phones of Donald Trump and his associate Jay DeVance could also have been affected.
The number of victims of the missile attack on Dnipro has increased: new details of the attack
In Dnipro, a russian missile strike killed 5 people and injured 7 others in hospitals. More than 20 high-rise buildings were damaged, one building was destroyed and another is in disrepair.
Mass brawl near a polling station in Tbilisi: what is happening in the elections in Georgia
At a polling station in Tbilisi, a clash broke out between Georgian Dream activists and observers. Georgia is holding parliamentary elections with the participation of 18 parties under a new proportional system.
Germany plans to spend 2.1 billion euros on new Taurus Neo cruise missiles
The German Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 600 new Taurus Neo cruise missiles for the Bundeswehr. The first deliveries are expected in 2029, but the project funding has not yet been approved.
Chinese giant SVOLT closes battery production in Europe from 2025
SVOLT Energy Technology stops producing batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and closes its German subsidiaries. The company scales back a €2 billion investment project due to high costs and a trade conflict.
War with cartels in Mexico: police officers wounded in car bomb explosion, 16 militants shot dead
In the state of Guerrero, 16 people were killed in clashes between security forces and criminals. In Guanajuato, car bomb explosions injured three police officers and damaged buildings.
Another group of DPRK military will go to russia - Bloomberg
South Korean intelligence reports that a second group of North Korean troops is preparing to leave for russia. There are already 12,000 DPRK servicemen on the territory of russia, some of whom are heading to the kursk region.
russian military received suspicion for abduction and torture of a couple in Kharkiv region
Two russian servicemen were notified of suspicion for torturing a married couple in Vovchansk in the spring of 2022. The occupiers beat and robbed the couple because of their pro-Ukrainian position.
Tropical storm in the Philippines: death toll rises, threat of return
Tropical storm Trami has killed at least 82 people in the Philippines. The storm brought destructive winds and landslides, and forecasters warn that it could return next week.
Intel could have bought Nvidia for $20 billion in 2005: why the deal fell through
Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini tried to buy Nvidia for $20 billion, but the board of directors rejected the deal. In 20 years, Nvidia has become 30 times more expensive than Intel.
Mongolia did not fulfill its commitment to arrest putin: Ukraine's reaction
The Prosecutor General's Office upheld the ICC's decision on Mongolia's failure to fulfill its international obligations to arrest putin. The Court referred the matter to the Assembly of States Parties.
Poland expels 10 russian diplomats from the consulate general in Poznan
The Polish Foreign Ministry has ordered 10 employees of the russian consulate general in Poznan to leave the country by early November. Among them are three diplomats, five administrative and technical staff, and two unaccredited employees.
In chechnya, a military ural truck with rosgvardia soldiers was ambushed and shot
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on an ural military truck carrying russian soldiers near grozny. The attack killed three soldiers and injured several others.
ICC recognizes that Mongolia did not cooperate in putin's arrest
The International Criminal Court has recognized that Mongolia has failed to comply with the request to arrest putin during his visit. The case will be referred to the Assembly of States Parties due to the seriousness of the refusal to cooperate.