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An effective countermeasure against ballistic missiles. Ukraine is preparing requests for THAAD air defence systems — Zelenskyy
Ukraine is preparing requests to the US and Middle Eastern countries for the transfer of THAAD air defence systems, which could prove an effective means of countering UAVs.
Obukhiv, the largest manufacturer of toilet paper, has suspended operations following an attack by the Russian Federation
The company’s website states that production has been suspended for safety reasons and to deal with the aftermath of the attack.
An Apple museum has opened in the Netherlands to mark the company’s 50th anniversary
A new Apple museum has opened in Utrecht, celebrating the company’s 50-year history – from its early experiments in a garage to the iPhone, which has transformed the daily lives of millions of people. Among the main exhibits are the Apple I, the original Macintosh and other devices that shaped the development of personal computers.
Ukrposhta has approved special rates for military personnel via the ‘Army+’ app
A price of 1 UAH has been introduced for frontline regions, along with a 25% discount on delivery within Ukraine and abroad.
Five scenarios for how Donald Trump might influence NATO
US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of NATO and stated that he is considering withdrawing from the alliance. Experts have outlined several scenarios that could alter the US’s role within the organisation.
Off the coast of Istad, the coastguard stopped a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
On the morning of 3 April, the Swedish Coast Guard detained a vessel off the coast of Ystad that is suspected of being involved in an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The vessel in question is the tanker Flora 1, which is on the EU sanctions list and bears the hallmarks of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet.
The Ministry of Finance has debunked a false claim regarding estate agents’ reports on all property transactions
The Ministry of Finance has stated that estate agents in Ukraine are not required to report details of all property transactions worth more than 400,000 UAH to the State Financial Monitoring Service. The ministry emphasised that a different approach applies to them: they are only required to report suspicious financial transactions or attempts to carry them out.
Iran has attacked an oil refinery and a desalination plant in Kuwait
Hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran are now in their 35th day. New strikes on energy and infrastructure facilities are being reported in the region.
The SBU has announced that it has foiled an attempt by the Russian Federation to register Starlink in the Zhytomyr region
The SBU’s counter-intelligence unit has stated that it foiled an attempt by Russian intelligence services to register Starlink satellite terminals on Ukrainian territory. The agency says this was aided by the “Burn the FSB Agent” information campaign and a call to the hotline from a resident of the Zhytomyr region.
‘The realisation of Putin’s dream’. Following the Democrats, Republicans in the Senate have spoken out against the US potentially leaving NATO
Republican Senators Mitch McConnell and Tom Tillis have publicly spoken out against the possibility of the US withdrawing from NATO. They stated that such a move could harm the country’s national security and would require congressional approval.
Where in Europe are the highest take-home pay rates: who tops the list and where are wages lowest
Luxembourg tops the ranking of European countries in terms of net hourly wages. According to the latest Eurostat figures, workers there earn an average of €49.70 per hour after tax, whilst the lowest figures were recorded in Bulgaria, Romania and Latvia.
Iran has claimed to have shot down an American fighter jet and is searching for the crew
Iranian media have reported that an American military aircraft has been shot down over the country. A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the crew.