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In China, the US war against Iran is seen as a mistake, and they are not getting involved
Beijing believes that the war against Iran has not shifted the balance of power in the US’s favour and regards it as a strategic mistake. The Chinese authorities are deliberately refraining from intervening in the conflict.
In the Kherson region, bomb disposal experts ‘pretended to be working’ on farmers’ cleared land in order to receive state funding
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme to embezzle public funds intended for humanitarian demining, which had been provided by the European Union.
The US is developing new electronic warfare aircraft for deployment in the Middle East
Two new US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft have arrived at RAF Mildenhall in the UK. Their arrival has sparked speculation about a possible future deployment to the Middle East.
Trump’s contradictory statements on Iran are causing uncertainty even within his own team
US President Donald Trump’s mixed signals regarding war with Iran are creating uncertainty not only for allies and the markets, but also for his closest advisers. Those around him admit that they do not have a clear understanding of the way forward.
A minimum standard of English proficiency will be introduced for civil servants and university rectors
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved English language proficiency requirements for certain civil servants and senior officials in the fields of education and science.
Britain is bringing together 35 countries to discuss the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without US involvement
The UK plans to host an international meeting involving 35 countries to discuss ways of restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which is partially blocked by Iran. The United States has not been directly invited to the talks.
Trump threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine over Europe’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine in an attempt to force European countries to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This is one of the key routes for global oil supplies, which has effectively been blocked following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered in an attempt to reassure the public about the war with Iran
In an evening address, US President Donald Trump stated that the war against Iran could last another two or three weeks, but that its conclusion was already in sight. However, the speech did not provide clear answers to key questions regarding Washington’s next steps.
WhatsApp has reported a spyware attack via a fake app
WhatsApp has reported that around 200 users fell victim to a targeted attack via a fake iPhone app that masqueraded as the official messaging client and contained spyware. The company specified that most of the victims are in Italy.
Medicine with a ‘sales plan’: how Natalia Karamelyeva transformed a municipal medical centre into a private clinic
The Municipal Consultative and Diagnostic Centre in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv has found itself at the centre of several high-profile scandals: legal disputes with medical staff, complaints about fee-based services, concerns regarding access to dental care, and official responses and documents in which doctors are assigned not only medical but also financial targets.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has set a date for the phasing out of 3G in Ukraine
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has agreed on a deadline with mobile operators: 3G will be completely switched off by 1 January 2031. Previously, the media had reported a deadline of 31 December 2030.
A woman from Odessa forced her 96-year-old mother to beg on the streets and offered the police a ‘cut’
A 59-year-old woman from Odessa exploited her frail 96-year-old mother for a long time, forcing her to beg. The court sentenced her to four years in prison, but the prosecution is seeking a harsher punishment.