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Iran warned of a possible rise in oil prices to $200 and announced a transition to continuous strikes.
A representative of Iran's military command said that Tehran could move from reciprocal strikes to continuous attacks on its enemies. The country also warned of a possible sharp rise in global oil prices.
An Air India Express aircraft made a hard landing in Phuket and damaged its landing gear.
An Air India Express aircraft flying from Hyderabad, India, made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand. The incident damaged the front landing gear, and the runway was temporarily closed.
Electricity rates from 1 April: how much Ukrainians will pay
From 1 April 2026, the electricity tariff for most domestic consumers in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. Separate conditions will apply to owners of dual-zone meters and dwellings with electric heating.
Зеленський встановив в Україні День румунської мови
Президент Володимир Зеленський підписав указ про встановлення в Україні Дня румунської мови. Його щороку відзначатимуть 31 серпня.
The US is easing restrictions on Russian oil amid rising energy prices
The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun to ease certain restrictions on Russian oil exports. This comes amid a sharp rise in energy prices due to the conflict surrounding Iran.
Ukraine creates its own "Iron Dome": what is known about the new air defence system
Ukraine is working on creating its own air defence system based on the Iron Dome concept, but on a much larger scale than in Israel. The Air Force explains that this decision is necessary due to the large size of the country and the impossibility of completely covering the territory with expensive missile systems.
Syrian Kurds urge Iranian Kurds not to become allies of the US
Residents of Kurdish areas in northeastern Syria have called on Iranian Kurds not to cooperate with the United States in its confrontation with the Iranian authorities. They cite their own experience of working with Washington in Syria.
The Ministry of Education and Science stripped two female scientists of their academic degrees after accusations of plagiarism
The Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine revoked the academic degrees of Doctor of Technical Sciences Yulia Kovalenko and Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalia Voloshinovich. Both cases are related to allegations of academic plagiarism.
UAV operators, drivers, and electronic warfare specialists: what volunteers choose most often
In January and February 2026, the most popular speciality among volunteers in the Defence Forces was UAV operators and pilots. Drivers, electronic warfare and electronic countermeasures specialists, unit commanders and technical specialists were also among the most popular choices.
Accumulative pension in Ukraine: how the new system will work
Ukraine is preparing a pension reform that will change the current solidarity model and introduce a new multi-level system. One of its key components will be a cumulative pension, which will allow additional payments to be made from personal contributions.
Japan prepares to deploy its first batch of long-range missiles
Japan has begun preparations to deploy its first batch of domestically developed long-range missiles. The launchers have already been delivered to a military camp in the south-west of the country.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russian military intelligence.
The Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian citizen suspected of cooperating with Russian military intelligence. According to the investigation, he was gathering information about the location of Defence Forces units.