09:17, 26 Dec
Beyoncé intrigued fans with a teaser following her performance at the Halftime Show.
Beyoncé shared a video of herself sitting on a white horse, dressed in cowboy attire and draped in the American flag. Fans speculate that this could be an announcement for a tour following "Cowboy Carter" or "Act III" of the "Renaissance" trilogy.
09:17, 26 Dec
A Czech company secretly supplied critical equipment to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered eight new drives for the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant despite Russian attacks. The company also provided a special protective cable measuring 173 meters and 76 storage units.
09:17, 26 Dec
Russia has started using Bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions.
Russian companies have officially begun using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of Russia has confirmed these transactions and announced plans to expand this practice in the coming year.
09:17, 26 Dec
"These funds were stolen from us": Peskov threatened legal action over the transfer of Russian asset funds to Ukraine.
The press secretary for Putin referred to the $1 billion in frozen Russian assets transferred to Ukraine as "stolen." Russia plans to initiate legal action regarding this transfer.
09:35, 25 Dec
The Favbet Foundation helped organize a celebration for St. Nicholas Day in Zagreb.
The Favbet Foundation, in collaboration with the Crvena Kalyna association, organized a Saint Nicholas Day celebration for Ukrainian children in Croatia.
09:17, 25 Dec
A large-scale alert has been declared in Ukraine as Russia has launched missiles.
On the morning of December 25, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine from the Black Sea. Strategic bombers Tu-95MS took off from Olenya airfield, and drone attacks are also ongoing.
09:17, 25 Dec
Donald Trump intends to reinstate the death penalty in the United States.
Donald Trump announced his intention to pursue the death penalty for violent criminals following his election as president. This statement came after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal inmates.
09:17, 25 Dec
Russia won't budge from its terms "one bit": ISW analysts evaluate Putin's plans.
Matviyenko stated that Russia's demands for negotiations with Ukraine, expressed in Istanbul, remain unchanged. Russia insists on Ukraine's neutrality and limiting its armed forces to 85,000 personnel.
09:17, 25 Dec
Record-breaking 2024: Disney raked in $5 billion at the box office.
In 2024, Disney became the only company to surpass $2 billion in the U.S. box office. The studio released the three highest-grossing films of the year: "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool and Wolverine," and "Moana 2."
09:17, 25 Dec
I decided to switch gears: The NYT reveals why Lukashenko pardoned 200 prisoners.
The Belarusian dictator has pardoned over 200 participants of the 2020 protests. Analysts believe this is an attempt to ease Western sanctions, particularly concerning "Belavia" and potash fertilizers.
09:17, 24 Dec
There are no missile carriers from Russia in the Black and Azov Seas.
There are no Russian cruise missile carriers equipped with "Kalibr" missiles in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, Russia has 8 ships, 3 of which are armed with up to 25 "Kalibr" missiles.
09:17, 24 Dec
The U.S. aims to boost missile production, including support for Ukraine.
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to Williams International to increase the production of gas turbine engines for missiles. The project involves the manufacturing of Harpoon, JASSM, LRASM, and Tomahawk missiles for the needs of the United States and Ukraine.
09:17, 24 Dec
"Ukrenergo has secured €86 million from the EIB for drone defense measures."
"Ukrenergo has received €86 million from the European Investment Bank for the installation of anti-drone protection at key substations. This funding is the first phase of the support plan aimed at helping Ukraine's energy sector recover from infrastructure damage."
09:17, 24 Dec
The Italian government has endorsed the continuation of arms supplies to Ukraine.
The Italian government has approved a decree-law extending the authorization for the transfer of military equipment and machinery to Ukraine.
09:17, 24 Dec
Ukrainian karate athlete Anzhelika Terliuga has welcomed her first child.
Silver medalist of the 2020 Olympics, Anzhelika Terliuga, has welcomed a daughter. On December 21, the athlete gave birth to a girl named Nicole.
09:17, 22 Dec
The government has included MRI systems in the list of medical devices funded by the state budget.
The Cabinet has added magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines to the list of medical devices that will be purchased with government funding. Additionally, the list of medications for the treatment of multiple sclerosis has been updated.
09:17, 22 Dec
Over the past year, the war-affected areas in Ukraine have decreased by 17,000 square kilometers.
In 2024, the area of potentially mined territories in Ukraine has decreased by 17,000 square kilometers, totaling 139,000 square kilometers. Over 2,500 square kilometers have been cleared of mines, and 165 communities have been surveyed across seven regions.
09:17, 22 Dec
In Luhansk region, properties owned by individuals who have not left are being added to the list of unclaimed assets, according to the regional military administration.
In the occupied city of Starobilsk, authorities are classifying homes as abandoned property if the owners are not present during inspections. Residents are compelled to prove their ownership of their properties within a specified timeframe.
09:17, 22 Dec
So important and needed by all of us right now: Zelensky congratulated Usyk on his victory.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his victory over Tyson Fury and for retaining the title of undisputed world boxing champion. Zelensky emphasized the significance of this win for the entire nation of Ukraine.
09:17, 22 Dec
In Kyiv region, debris from a "Shahed" drone struck a high-rise building, igniting a fire.
In the Kyiv region, debris from a downed enemy target landed on the roof of a 25-story building, resulting in a fire. Fortunately, there are no reported injuries, and an evacuation of residents is currently underway. The fire has been contained.
09:35, 21 Dec
Svetlana Grinchuk reported on the environmental damage in Zaporizhia caused by Russian aggression, stating, "This is just from the Russians blowing up the Kakhovka Dam."
The head of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, shares this on her Facebook page. We present the author's words without any commentary.
09:35, 21 Dec
Zaporizhzhia will have a new automated air quality monitoring station, as Svetlana Grinchuk shared details about the collaborative project.
The head of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, shares this on her Facebook page. We present her words without any comments.
09:35, 21 Dec
The first intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Lithuania have taken place. Svetlana Grinchuk shared the details of the meeting.
This is reported by the head of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, on her Facebook page. We present the author's words without any comments.
09:17, 21 Dec
The U.S. and Ukrainian defense ministers discussed security assistance and the upcoming meeting of the contact group.
Lloyd Austin and Rustem Umerov discussed the current situation on the front lines and U.S. military assistance. The parties also agreed on preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
09:17, 21 Dec
Occupants are forcing students to address the oil disaster in the Kerch Strait - Resistance.
Two river tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, resulting in a significant oil spill. The occupying authorities are forcibly recruiting youth from the occupied territories to address the aftermath, disguising it as "volunteering."
09:17, 21 Dec
Night drone attack in Kharkiv: eight people were injured, including a minor girl.
In Kharkiv, as a result of an attack by enemy drones, eight individuals were injured, including a child. The strikes targeted a residential nine-story building and a private house.
09:17, 21 Dec
Air raid alert declared in Kyiv: fast-moving targets are approaching from Poltava region.
Air raid alerts have been issued in the capital of Ukraine, urging residents to seek shelter. Fast-moving targets have been detected moving from the Poltava region towards Kyiv.
09:17, 21 Dec
In Kharkiv, a second strike occurred: a fire broke out in a building, leaving two individuals injured.
In Kharkiv, there was a second strike by an enemy drone, which resulted in a private house catching fire. Rescue workers were able to save the residents, although two individuals sustained injuries.
09:35, 20 Dec
Czech eco-inspectors pledged support to their Ukrainian counterparts, securing key agreements during the visit of the State Eco-Inspection leadership.
This information is reported by the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine.
09:17, 20 Dec
A new spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory" is in the works, with the creative team now set.
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady have come together to create a new spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory." The series will feature actors who are "Big Bang alumni," including Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, and Lauren Lapkus.
