The two largest developing economies are no longer developing as rapidly. A slowdown in China and India could have far-reaching effects on the world, creating echoes that will be felt even where they are least expected. Interestingly, this crisis is not yet truly global. Recent protective...
The issues surrounding China’s economy have been a topic of increasingly intense debate for the last four years. Now, we have some figures to add to this discussion. For example, in July 2024, for the first time in 19 years, lending to the industrial sector has...
The Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region is gradually expanding to the east and north. From the early stages of this advance, Ukrainian forces took control of the small Russian border town of Sudzha, home to a Russian gas hub responsible for exports to Western Europe...
The EU is preparing its 15th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its war against Ukraine. The United States is also working on additional sanctions against Russia, while Canada has imposed sanctions on Belarus’ military-industrial complex for arming Russian aggressors. Ukraine is increasingly questioning the...
Oil prices are falling on the global market due to declining demand from China and concerns about a potential decrease in consumption in the US. Even the escalating tension in the Middle East has not supported prices, which have dropped over the past 30 days from...
Anyone who remembers the dot-com boom 25 years ago will not be surprised by the rapid rise in the popularity of AI among users, developers, and investors. But the biggest earners are the manufacturers of chips and equipment on which AI systems run. Just look at...
Hungarian and Slovakian refineries are currently unable to receive oil through the Ukrainian section of the international Druzhba pipeline from the Russian oil company Lukoil, which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions. This situation has sparked a strong reaction in Bratislava and Budapest. Kyiv is closely...
The slowdown of China’s economy is causing significant ripples globally. Although the IMF has somewhat improved its forecasts for the world’s second-largest economy, its expectations seem overly optimistic. This is happening amidst lively interactions around the “axis of evil Moscow-Pyongyang-Tehran” and stern warnings from Brussels...
It has finally happened—French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a candidate for the role of Prime Minister who is acceptable to him: Michel Barnier. This 73-year-old liberal-conservative politician, with openly right-wing views, appears as something of a veteran compared to his predecessor, Gabriel Attal,...
In the three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the world has changed more than in the previous 30 years. Approaches to diplomacy, state security, and ways of waging war are changing. At the same time, the US is concentrating more and more...
The main task for Kamala Harris now appears to be to maximise the momentum provided by Joe Biden’s unexpected decision. She has achieved the crucial first step – the Democratic National Committee unequivocally announced her as the Democratic Party candidate on Monday, 5 August. There was...
On August 5, 1963, representatives from three countries—USSR, USA, and the United Kingdom—signed the Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space, and Under Water, also known as the “Moscow Treaty.” The treaty came into force on October 10 of the...
The Pentagon announced on 3 August that it is deploying additional aviation forces and ships equipped with missile defence systems in the Middle East to protect not only American interests in the region but also Israel. While such deployments are not unprecedented, why are...
The abnormal heatwave has finally left Europe, and it is time to think about a holiday. If the idea of spending your vacation on a beach, among tourists and souvenirs, bores you, why not look for something more original? After all, you can plan...
When the famous British actor, comedian and writer Stephen Fry visited Kyiv last September and spent what he described as an unforgettable few days here, he returned home not only with new impressions. He also came back with footage for a documentary. And now...
To become a famous cat, you don’t necessarily have to be of an elite breed, win first place at prestigious shows, or be adopted by a Hollywood star. If you’re lucky enough to be born a) a cat and b) a cat in Eastern...
The massive missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, resumed by the terrorist state of the Russian Federation in the spring of 2024, have predictably led to prolonged blackouts. To say that Ukrainians have gotten used to this would be an understatement. One should neither...
Despite the fact that Ukraine has been engulfed in a full-scale war for almost three years, some regions continue to welcome foreign tourists who are fond of exotic gastronomic tours and extreme experiences. Moreover, the air raid alarms, the whistle of Russian missiles, the...
It seems that 2024 can rightfully be considered the year of crypto, at least due to Mr. Donald Trump, who has begun accepting donations from supporters for his presidential campaign in bitcoins and ethers. In reality, the financial market, which has recently not only...
The EU is preparing tough tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), although this may pose problems for European manufacturers themselves. But behind the scenes – colossal subsidies from the Chinese government to its own automakers. And this is seen in Europe as a sign of unfair...
Automobile giants Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. announced today a strategic partnership and agreed to launch a feasibility study on electric vehicles and other advanced technologies to cut costs and increase competitiveness, Kyodo reports. The move comes as competition in the global electric...
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese online e-commerce platform AliExpress, owned by the Alibaba Group, on suspicion of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU executive said in a statement on 14 March. This is the third official investigation under the DSA,...
On Wednesday, the European Parliament gave final approval to a broad set of EU rules for the governance of artificial intelligence, including systems such as ChatGPT OpenAI. MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after the regulations were first proposed. The...
The Ukrainian IT Coalition has already united 11 countries and accumulated enough contributions for the first procurement of priority requests. This was announced by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov “The IT Coalition is an important long-term initiative, and we are grateful to...
The 81st Venice International Film Festival took place from 28 August to 7 September 2024 in Venice, on the island of Lido. It was chaired by French actress Isabelle Huppert, with the opening film being Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to Tim Burton’s once-popular hit....
An opera house is an important and luxurious part of cultural history, reflecting the style of its city and the traditions of its country. Historic iconic buildings of opera houses are never repeated and you will not find two identical opera houses in the...
In a gesture of international solidarity and cultural appreciation, renowned British actress Emma Thompson recited a poem by Ukrainian literary icon Lina Kostenko. Kostenko celebrates her 94th birthday today, March 19th, 2024. A Birthday Tribute and a Message of Hope Emma Thompson lent her...
The iconic role of 007 agent James Bond, MI6’s most famous spy, has been offered to 33-year-old actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, The Sun reports. Insiders say that the Kick-Ass film star is expected to accept the role of 007, replacing Daniel Craig, who played MI6’s most...
The highest-grossing film in the world since the beginning of 2024 is the fantastic film Dune 2 by Denis Villeneuve. According to Variety, the film has already grossed $494.7 million worldwide, including $208 million in North America and $289.4 million in the rest of the world. Based on...
