LOME, Togo (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo’s capital Lomé on Thursday, as President Faure Gnassingbé faced increasing pressure from critics…
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Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.
The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and just peace. They emphasized that two things are needed for a quick…
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Large businesses in Ukraine have increased their investments in energy storage facilities.
Currently, 75% of the lending for large business projects that are underway at Ukrainian banks involves energy storage facilities (ESF), indicating strong investor demand for this technology amid declining interest in gas generation, said Oschadbank top manager Yevhen…
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Pentagon requests $961B budget for ‘China fight’ with cuts to civilian workforce, Ukraine assistance and diversity programs
Pentagon officials touted their fiscal 2026 spending plan as a $1 trillion investment oriented to counter China but that amount combines a proposed base budget of $848.3 billion with $113.3 billion that the…
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Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession.
The EU is close to reaching a consensus on starting accession talks with Ukraine, with Hungary being the only country currently opposed. Twenty-six of the 27 EU members believe Ukraine deserves to begin negotiations not only because it meets the requirements but also due…
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Where in Ukraine does the demand for retail space exceed supply by two times?
The Urban-X consulting firm highlighted several key features of the retail real estate market in Transcarpathia in 2025. The regional market is changing, and these changes should be considered even before construction or redevelopment begins.
The first trend is a…
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White House wants deep cut in US funding for war crimes investigations, sources say
CHANGING PRIORITIES
Many of the programmes recommended for termination are dedicated to empowering local organisations seeking to advance justice in societies that have faced atrocities, one of the sources said, adding that some programmes have…
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Ukrainian industry is developing in the west of the country during the war: Successful cases of industrial parks and manufacturers.
In Volyn, the Kovel Porto industrial park, spanning 60 hectares, received ₴70M in government support. An infrastructure project valued at ₴300M is underway to create an extensive network of railway track containing both European and Ukrainian track guages. Next year,…
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Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans?
The Ministry of Strategic Industry is working on expanding the preferential lending program for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment, launched in November 2024. By June 2025, the program has supported Ukrainian manufacturers with over ₴1.84B. More than half…
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Astronomers found the perfect spot to set up a base on Mars
NASA and others have been wanting to get humans to Mars for decades at this point. However, actually getting us there is still far from feasible, despite all of Elon Musk’s talk about putting boots on the ground within the next 20 years. There’s still much we don’t know about…
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