Defense
Russia did not invite foreign leaders to the May 9 parade
There will be no foreign leaders in Europe at this year's parade in Moscow on the occasion of the end of World War II. The reason is that the Kremlin…
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‘The world sees you’ UN chief tells Ukrainians, pledging to boost support
Describing Ukraine as “an epicenter of unbearable heartache and pain”, the UN chief took to the podium alongside its president in Kyiv on Thursday, vowing to increase support for the people…
Africa
The largest and most valuable bright blue diamond in the world sold
"It is rare for it to be over 15 carats. Its color is bright blue. And he is internally flawless. And one of its most distinctive and rare qualities is…
Economy
Driving an electric car is easier than you think
What basic things do you need to know about driving an electric car? In Europe, electricity is transmitted through a three-phase network, which means that three power transmission lines are…
International
War in Ukraine: serial deaths among Russian oligarchs
Since January 30, six Russian oligarchs close to the government have committed suicide in strange circumstances, fuelling various theories of settling scores against a backdrop of economic sanctions
Culture
Veal head for Jacques Chirac, cheese for Merkel, pigeons for Hitler: the favorite dishes of world leaders
Man's eating habits can show luxury, extravagance or, conversely, simplicity and modesty, as well as surprise and even terrify, writes the Egyptian "NoonPost". In an article, he reveals the dietary…
International
Large-scale dismantling of monuments related to the Soviet Union in Ukraine
The mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko announced on social media that a large-scale dismantling of dozens of monuments related to the Soviet Union is being prepared. He also added that…
Human Rights
A former Turkish president has opposed Erdogan, accusing him
Former Turkish President Abdullah Gul (pictured right) has sharply criticized Istanbul court rulings in the Gezi Park case, which he said have deeply affected the public conscience. "The sentences of…
Europe
Russia agrees ‘in principle’ to UN and Red Cross involvement in evacuations from Mariupol
Russia has agreed “in principle” to UN involvement in the evacuation of citizens from the last remaining holdout in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, following a meeting between Secretary-General António…
Europe
Heightened security fears on Chernobyl disaster anniversary
On the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine, the world is again concerned about the safety of nuclear power plants, amid the ongoing Russian invasion, which has seen…