# Business
The US Department of Justice has barred the Internal Revenue Service from conducting audits of the Trump family
The US Department of Justice has barred the US Internal Revenue Service from conducting any investigations into past tax claims involving President Donald Trump, his relatives and his companies. The relevant document was published on 19 May.
In 2026, Trump carried out share transactions involving tech giants worth tens of millions of dollars
According to documents from the US Office of Government Ethics, Donald Trump carried out a series of major financial transactions worth tens of millions of dollars in the first quarter of 2026.
The price per square metre in new-build properties has risen across almost the whole of Ukraine
In April, the cost of new-build housing rose in most regions, with Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast recording the highest price growth.
Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million over the unauthorised use of her photograph
The singer accused the tech giant of copyright infringement and of using her image without permission in adverts for televisions.
Major Telegram update: the messaging app’s founder reveals the details
Telegram has introduced 10 new features and over 200 improvements. The main new feature is the option to connect AI bots to a user’s personal profile.
Australian billionaire James Packer is buying a stake in OnlyFans for more than $3 billion
Australian tycoon James Packer has joined the group of investors backing Architect Capital’s deal to acquire a stake in OnlyFans.
Abu Dhabi is discussing the creation of a new defence fund for global investments
The Abu Dhabi authorities are holding preliminary consultations on the creation of a new investment mechanism in the defence sector. The initiative is being considered against the backdrop of regional conflicts and the United Arab Emirates’ desire to strengthen its own defence capabilities.
Under Tsyvinskyi’s leadership, the ESBU increased its expenditure on overseas business trips
In the first quarter of 2026, the Economic Security Bureau spent over 1.2 million hryvnias on business travel. Expenditure on overseas travel doubled compared with the same period last year.
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steelworks has suspended part of its production due to logistical issues
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine’s largest steelworks, has suspended part of its production capacity. The company has reported disruptions to the supply of raw materials and the shipment of products.
Apple to pay $250 million in compensation over advertising of non-existent AI features in the iPhone
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit alleging that it misled customers regarding new artificial intelligence features.
How to open a sole trader account with PrivatBank: a step-by-step guide
In Ukraine, entrepreneurs who are registered as sole traders can open accounts with the state-owned PrivatBank. This service is available both online and at the bank’s branches. ThePublic explains how to do this.
How to open a sole trader account with Monobank: a step-by-step guide
Opening a sole trader account with Monobank is one of the easiest ways to start a business in Ukraine. Registration takes just a few minutes, you can manage your funds via your smartphone, and all transactions are kept as simple as possible.
