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Early on Friday, June 20, Russian aircraft launched an airstrike on the Derhachi community in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, leaving the village of Tsupivka without electricity.

Мир реально завис над ядерной пропастью, предупреждает эксперт по экономике и политике Михаил Гончар. Если США вступят в войну и решат разбомбить подземный иранский завод в Фордо, то сделать это смогут только с помощью термоядерного оружия — и этому примеру может прекрасно последовать Путин...

Australia’s world-leading ban on under 16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle on Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”, according to AFP. Australian lawmakers passed landmark rules to ban under 16s from social media in November 2024, approving one of the world’s toughest crackdowns on popular sites like Facebook, Instagram and X. Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32m) for failing to comply with the legislation. They have described the law — which is due to come into effect by the end of this year — as vague, rushed and “problematic”. There has been widespread concern over children’s use of online platforms as evidence shows that social media can have negative effects on children’s mental and physical health. Digital age verification systems — which would be critical to the ban — can work, said the interim findings of an independent Age Assurance Technology Trial, conducted for the government. “Thes...

Несмотря на бешеный темп штурмов, Россия уже годами не может прорвать украинскую оборону на Лиманском направлении. Перегруппировка, усиление новыми армиями, даже северокорейская артиллерия — все это не дает оккупантам стратегического преимущества. Фокус разбирался, почему Лиманское направление превратилось для армии РФ в ловушку вместо плацдарма для прорыва.

Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed on Friday termed “Pakistani talent and Chinese technology an invincible wall” for peace, security and stability in South Asia during a dialogue held in Islamabad. Pakistan has held strong bilateral relations with China which has supported it through many investments and development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), termed as a “lifeline” for the country’s economy. The senator’s comment came during a keynote address at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under the auspices of the “Friends of Silk Road”, according to a statement by the PCI. The event was attended by diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars. Mushahid, who serves as the PCI chairman, observed: “The global balance of economic and political power is shifting from West to East, heralding the Asian Century.” He lauded China’s “peaceful rise as a source of strength for developing nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America” and thanked Beijing fo...

29-летняя Беккили Роулз едва не пострадала от ядовитой улитки, приняв ее за красивую ракушку. Как оказалось, существо внутри могло ее убить, ведь противоядия от его укуса не существует.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive business plan for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) within two weeks, aimed at reducing the country’s $4 billion annual maritime trade expense.

Лето часто характеризуется очень неприятной и совершенно опасной погодой, а именно, экстремальной жарой и очагами высокого давления и горячего воздуха, которые также известны как «тепловые купола». Ученые объяснили, что это такое.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran has received multiple “serious” US messages requesting negotiations, but Iran has “nothing to say” to Washington due to its role as a “partner in the crimes” committed alongside Israel.

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, on Friday, expressed concern over the rising number of derailments and called for a detailed analysis and proactive measures to prevent future occurrences.

50-летний турецкий актер Озан Гювен, известный зрителям ролью Рустема Паши в сериале "Великолепный век", приговорен к 2 годам и 3 месяцам тюремного заключения по обвинению в умышленном нанесении телесных повреждений своей бывшей девушке Дениз Булутсуз.

An investigative judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed pre-trial detention for a Kyiv-based real estate developer, with the option of release on bail set at UAH 100 million (approximately $2.5 million).

Romania's Competition Council has authorized the transaction through which Hungary's AutoWallis Nyrt. and Portugal's Salvador Caetano Auto SGPS S.A., through NSN RO S.R.L., plan to acquire certain assets related to the import and distribution of Nissan automobiles, spare parts and accessories and the maintenance and repair of Nissan automobiles.

An Islamabad court on Friday extended the physical remand of the main suspect in the murder case of social media influencer Sana Yousaf for another three days. Islamabad Police had arrested Umar Hayat, the main suspect in the 17-year-old’s murder, on June 3, nearly a day after she was gunned down in her house in the federal capital. Police had claimed the man murdered Sana because she repeatedly refused his advances. Hayat was presented before the court of Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Hafeez upon the completion of his four-day physical remand. His 14-day judicial remand at the Adiala Jail for his identification parade had already been completed, with the victim’s mother and aunt identifying him. Deputy district public prosecutors (DDPPs) Adnan Ali and Raja Naveed Hussain, along with Investigation Officer (IO) Mazhar Bashir Khan, appeared on behalf of the state before Magistrate Hafeez. Hussain informed the judge that the vehicle used by the suspect had been recovered, while his phone was yet to be taken into ...

В Днепропетровском областном центре контроля и профилактики болезней Минздрава предупреждают, что из-за потепления климата регистрируются покусы ядовитых пауков, которые ранее не встречались.

Глава минфина страны-агрессора России Антон Силуанов заявил, что не планирует новые корректировки налоговой системы, несмотря на сложную ситуацию с исполнением бюджета в этом году. Об этом он сказал в своем выступлении на деловом завтраке "Сбербанка" в рамках Петербургского международного экономического форума, передает российское пропагандистское агентство "Интерфакс" 20 июня.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has credited Pakistan’s recent diplomatic and economic strides — including a major boost in ties with the United States — to what he termed the “hybrid model of governance.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Refugee Day, expressed solidarity with refugees across the globe, emphasizing that becoming a refugee is not a choice but a tragic necessity driven by the need to survive.

JUP prices remained stable after the announcement, up marginally over the past 24 hours.