The President of the United States is poised to send arms directly to Kyiv, marking the first time this action will be taken during his second term. This follows the precedent set by the previous administration. The aid package may include Patriot missiles and medium-range missiles, though the final details are still pending confirmation.
Discussions are underway in Brussels regarding a new price cap on Russian oil. The proposed cap would set a maximum price 15% below the average market value over the past three months. Plans are in place to regularly adjust this figure in response to fluctuations in the global market.
An Israeli official has urged the US Congress to block the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The official argues that providing these jets to Ankara could jeopardize Israel's military advantage and destabilize the Middle East.
A powerful hurricane struck Mogilev, Belarus, bringing winds up to 23 m/s and heavy rainfall. The storm caused significant damage, including to 1500 hectares of forest, with 1200 hectares within the Mogilev forestry. The city and surrounding areas also suffered considerable damage.
During a session in the German Bundestag, a member of the "Alternative for Germany" party questioned a representative of the "Green" party about the number of genders and the possibility of male pregnancy. The "Green" party representative stated there are 42 genders and that, theoretically, a man could carry a child, though it would be extremely dangerous and unlikely.
A year after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, no significant disciplinary actions have been taken against the Secret Service, according to CNN. Only six employees received temporary suspensions without pay, and those suspensions were brief.
French President Macron announced the signing of an agreement granting New Caledonia the status of a new state. The agreement, reached with various political factions on the islands, establishes a citizenship system and transfers authority in international politics to the New Caledonian government.
A fabricated video depicting a "shattered glass bridge" in China went viral online. The video, generated by a neural network, showed an elderly woman throwing a stone, causing the bridge to collapse. Despite the lack of verification, the video garnered over 100 million views, with many viewers expressing condolences.
5 Comments
Coccinella
This oil price cap won't work! Putin will find a workaround.
Muchacho
42 genders? Seriously? The Greens are out of touch with reality.
Comandante
Holding the Secret Service accountable is important for integrity in government.
Mariposa
Secret Service incompetence is a national scandal. No accountability.
Africa
Sending arms to Ukraine again? This is just pouring fuel on the fire!