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Ukraine contracts with 1.8 million for army for next two years
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) reports securing contracts for 1.8 million drones worth nearly UAH 147 billion ($3.6 bn) for 2024-2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Drones play an essential role in modern warfare, providing key advantages such as… Continue Reading
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More than 70 war-damaged schools restored in Mykolaiv region
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 71 out of 159 general secondary schools damaged or destroyed by Russian shelling in the Mykolaiv region have been restored. This was announced at a briefing by Alla Velikhovska, Director of the Education and Science… Continue Reading
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Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants
Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk region Continue Reading
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Canada will provide Ukraine with nearly $4B as part of G7 support
Canada will provide Ukraine with 5 billion Canadian dollars (3.7 billion US dollars) as part of the G7 financial support. Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced this in Ottawa, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Canada was the first country to… Continue Reading
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China aware of North Korean troops in Russia despite denials, says former US diplomat
China is fully aware of North Korean troops supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, despite Beijing’s denials, according to Matt Brazil, a former US Army officer and diplomat. This development could reshape regional dynamics, particularly as South Korea plans to supply weapons to Ukraine.
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Ukrainian military receives 65 ambulances from NATO
NATO has delivered 65 ambulances to Ukraine’s Armed Forces as part of its Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP), NATO in Ukraine reports. NATO donated ambulances to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s urgent needs request, NATO officials said. The delivery is part of… Continue Reading
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Several missing in Spain after heavy rain causes flooding
Flash floods in eastern and southern Spain have left several people missing, disrupted train services, and prompted a red alert for heavy rainfall as adverse weather is expected to persist. Continue Reading
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Piecemeal Fixes Won’t Heal The System
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and … [+] Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, debate at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Getty… Continue Reading
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This startup charges $50,000 to screen baby embryos for IQ
A new startup called Heliospect Genomics has found quite a niche to tap into. The startup’s main focus is on embryo IQ screening, giving parents a chance to drop $50,000 to check the IQ of their embryos before undergoing expensive procedures like IVF (invitro-fertilization)…. Continue Reading
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How scientists are zapping the brain to help treat drug and alcohol addiction
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Scientists have embarked on a radical experiment to use “zapping” to… Continue Reading
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