The number of fraudulent payment card transactions in Ukraine in 2024 decreased by 1% and amounted to 270,000, but the amount of losses increased by 37%, to UAH 1.1 billion, according to statistics from the National Bank of Ukraine…
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Why has North Korea finally admitted its troops are dying in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
North Korea has rarely admitted the presence of its troops in foreign battlefields, let alone in an ongoing conflict. However, in late April, it did just that.
North Korean chairman Kim Jong-un praised the “heroism and bravery” of the troops…
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Zelensky on Trump’s intention to be present at meeting in Türkiye
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he supports the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15.
The head of state said this in a post on social media, Ukrinform reports.
“I have just heard President…
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Russia will agree to ceasefire in Ukraine
The Russian side will eventually agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday.
“I have a feeling they’re going to agree,” he told reporters at the White House, answering a question about…
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Zelenskyy signs law on ratification of agreement on subsoil resources
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law ratifying the agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the United States of America on the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Investment Recovery Fund.
This is…
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Trump suggests he could fly to Istanbul for Zelensky-Putin meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he could fly to Istanbul, where President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a personal meeting.
The American leader said this during a briefing at the White House, an Ukrinform…
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European Wheat Prices Climb On Euro Decline And US-China Trade Pause
What’s going on here?
European wheat prices are on the rise as a weakened euro, combined with a pause on US-China trade tariffs and a strengthening dollar, opens new pathways for EU exporters like France.
What does this mean?
With the euro’s value…
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Meet the violinists who took centre stage at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai
In this episode of Cult, we go behind the scenes at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, where world-class performers competed for top prizes and a handcrafted violin.
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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague | Philippines
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been re-elected as mayor of the city of Davao, the family’s stronghold, despite being imprisoned thousands of miles away in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity.
With more than 60% of…
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Trump visiting the Mideast as regional crises flare
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — On his trip this week to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges…
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