Russia massing troops on border with Ukraine to 'frighten' the West - Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he thinks that Russia is massing troops along its border with Ukraine to frighten the West by demonstrating its strength.
Ukraine News
La Soufriere volcano threatens thousands with ‘huge explosion’ in St.
Japan to start releasing water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea in 2 years.
‘It’s going to be difficult’: Chretien on Prince Philip death, the road ahead for the Queen.
Raab: U.S., Britain 'Firmly Oppose Russia's Campaign To Destabilize Ukraine'
Canada cancels export permits for drone technology to Turkey.
Kvien: US will have high-level representative at Crimean Platform summit.
WWF Highlights Illegal Fishing, Trade In Sturgeon In Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine.
Companies don't conclude contracts with Roscosmos over U.
Ukraine, Turkey discuss response to challenges in Black Sea region - Zelensky.
UAE Selects First Arab Woman For Space Programme
Politics
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to meet with Ukraine’s FM Kuleba in Brussels
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will have an opportunity to hold a personal meeting with Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels this week to discuss the situation regarding Russian aggression and other topical issues.
Deputy head of President’s Office, Swedish ambassador discuss escalation in eastern Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Roman Mashovets and Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg have discussed the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine and near its border and possible ways to deter Russian aggression.
Norway calls on Moscow to ease tensions on Ukraine’s border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway has called on Moscow to stop building up its military forces on the border with Ukraine.
Yermak says U.S. should deploy Patriot missiles in Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak believes that the United States should deploy its Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine.
Economy
Feds’ multi-billion dollar aid package for Air Canada to have consumer focus: source.
The package's confirmation comes as airlines were made to bear much of the brunt the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on the Canadian economy.
UAE Selects First Arab Woman For Space Programme
The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector to diversify its economy.
Ukraine sees GDP drop by 2.8% in Jan-Feb – Economy ministry
The consolidated production index declined by 4.2%.
Petrashko: Ukraine’s GDP decreased by 4% in 2020
Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 4% in 2020, which is one of the lowest rates in the world, according to Minister of Economy, Trade and Agriculture Development of Ukraine Ihor Petrashko.
GDP slide at 4% one of world's lightest in 2020 – Ukraine economy minister.
The government has done enough in the right direction to minimize the fall and lay the foundation for long-term growth.
Society
Ukraine reports 11,680 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,680 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,872,785, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Foreign universities allowed to open branches in Ukraine.
Permits will be issued by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Greek tourism minister: We are waiting for Ukrainians from May 14.
Greece plans to accept Ukrainian tourists from May 14 when it opens its borders to a number of countries outside the Schengen area, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Health Ministry starts to deliver CoronaVac vaccine to regions.
The Ministry of Health has begun distributing the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech among the regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says.
First Lady suggests creating Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine.
First Lady Olena Zelenska has suggested setting up the Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine.
Sport
Prosecution explores George Floyd’s ‘spark of life’ testimony in Derek Chauvin trial.
Philonise Floyd told the jury about how they grew up poor in Houston, his brother's passion for sports, his marginal cooking skills and how he was devastated by his mother's death.
Polish court decides not to extend detention of Ukravtodor ex-head Nowak.
The District Court in Warsaw did not grant the petition of prosecutor Jan Drelewski to extend the term of detention of former acting head of the State Agency for Highways of Ukraine (Ukravtodor), former Minister of Transport of Poland (2011-2013) ...
Bangladesh To Shut Offices, Transport For 8 Days As Covid Cases Surge.
Bangladesh authorities today ordered an eight-day closure of all offices and international and domestic transport, as coronavirus cases hit a new high.
Svitolina remains fifth in WTA rating
Ukraine’s No.1 tennis player Elina Svitolina has remained in fifth place in a new ranking of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) released on April 12.
UEFA Calls On Serbia To Investigate Alleged Match-Fixing.
UEFA, the governing body of soccer in Europe, has asked the Serbian Football Association (FSS) to investigate alleged match-fixing.
Entertainment
Iran Blames Israel For Natanz Incident, Vows «Revenge» : Report.
Iran blames its regional arch-foe Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz nuclear site and will take its revenge, state TV quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying on Monday.
«Forced Confession» Victims Urge Chinese TV Channels Ban.
Thirteen people who describe themselves as "victims of forced confessions broadcast on Chinese television" are urging European satellite operator Eutelsat to reconsider carrying Chinese channels CGTN...
Greek TV journalist killed by gunmen
Multiple rounds fired at George Karaivaz by two men on motorbike in south of Athens
Jordan King, Prince Make First Joint Appearance Since «Plot» Crisis.
Jordan's King Abdullah appeared in public Sunday alongside Prince Hamzah, state TV showed, their first joint public appearance since a palace crisis implicating the prince rocked the kingdom.
Zelensky hands over aircraft, helicopter to Defense Ministry management – decree.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed decree No. 152 on the transfer of the An-148-100V aircraft and Mi-8MTV-1 helicopter from the State Management of Affairs to the sphere of management of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine, the presidentia...
Health
Ukraine reports 11,680 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,680 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,872,785, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Dangerous dining? Concerns raised over safety of some B.
“Someone comes around a corner, and suddenly there’s a patio there”: former B.C. traffic cop says some outdoor dining setups offer little protection from drivers
COVID-19 pandemic ‘a long way from over,’ WHO director warns.
Transmission of COVID-19 is being driven by "confusion, complacency and inconsistency in public health measures," he said.
Trajectory Of Pandemic Growing Exponentially, Warns WHO.
The Covid-19 pandemic is in a critical phase, the World Health Organization said Monday, warning cases were surging despite proven measures to rein in the spread.
Health Ministry starts to deliver CoronaVac vaccine to regions.
The Ministry of Health has begun distributing the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech among the regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says.
Tech & Science
World's 8 Richest Now Worth $1 Trillion, Added $110 Billion This Year.
The rally in tech shares has taken the number of people with fortunes of more than $100 billion to eight.
Canada Blocks Defense Exports To Turkey Over Transfer Of Drones To Azerbaijan.
Canada has halted some military exports to NATO ally Turkey after a probe confirmed Canadian drone technology was used by Azerbaijan in last year’s fighting with Armenia over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Canada cancels export permits for drone technology to Turkey.
Canada had suspended the permits last October.
Foreign universities allowed to open branches in Ukraine.
Permits will be issued by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Health Ministry starts to deliver CoronaVac vaccine to regions.
The Ministry of Health has begun distributing the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech among the regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says.
Ukraine
Russia massing troops on border with Ukraine to 'frighten' the West - Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he thinks that Russia is massing troops along its border with Ukraine to frighten the West by demonstrating its strength.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to meet with Ukraine’s FM Kuleba in Brussels
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will have an opportunity to hold a personal meeting with Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels this week to discuss the situation regarding Russian aggression and other topical issues.
Deputy head of President’s Office, Swedish ambassador discuss escalation in eastern Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Roman Mashovets and Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg have discussed the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine and near its border and possible ways to deter Russian aggression.
Norway calls on Moscow to ease tensions on Ukraine’s border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway has called on Moscow to stop building up its military forces on the border with Ukraine.
Yermak says U.S. should deploy Patriot missiles in Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak believes that the United States should deploy its Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine.
Russia
Russia massing troops on border with Ukraine to 'frighten' the West - Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he thinks that Russia is massing troops along its border with Ukraine to frighten the West by demonstrating its strength.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to meet with Ukraine’s FM Kuleba in Brussels
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will have an opportunity to hold a personal meeting with Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels this week to discuss the situation regarding Russian aggression and other topical issues.
Deputy head of President’s Office, Swedish ambassador discuss escalation in eastern Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Roman Mashovets and Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg have discussed the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine and near its border and possible ways to deter Russian aggression.
Norway calls on Moscow to ease tensions on Ukraine’s border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway has called on Moscow to stop building up its military forces on the border with Ukraine.
White House: US watching concentration of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border.
The United States and Ukraine remain in touch at various levels in connection with the increasing military threat from Russia due to the concentration of Russian troops near Ukraine’s border and in the occupied Crimea.
World
Myanmar anti-coup protesters shun new year celebrations amid junta crackdown.
The five-day New Year holiday, known as Thingyan, is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples and high-spirited water-dousing on the streets.
World's 8 Richest Now Worth $1 Trillion, Added $110 Billion This Year.
The rally in tech shares has taken the number of people with fortunes of more than $100 billion to eight.
Japan to start releasing water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea in 2 years.
The decision, long speculated but delayed for years due to safety concerns and protests, came at a meeting of Cabinet ministers who endorsed the ocean release as the best option.
Release Of Fukushima Water «Extremely Irresponsible» : China.
China on Tuesday hit out at Japan's plan to release more than one million tonnes of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Dangerous dining? Concerns raised over safety of some B.
“Someone comes around a corner, and suddenly there’s a patio there”: former B.C. traffic cop says some outdoor dining setups offer little protection from drivers
European Union
G7 member states call on Russia to cease 'provocations' near Ukrainian borders.
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) member states, as well as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, urged Russia on Monday to cease "provocations" near the borders with Ukraine.
Ireland To Limit AstraZeneca Covid Shot To Over-60s.
Ireland's vaccine taskforce on Monday recommended the AstraZeneca coronavirus jab be limited to those aged over 60, following European reviews of evidence linking the shot to rare blood clotting...
Belarus Takes Euronews Off The Air
Belarusian authorities have stopped the European news network Euronews from broadcasting inside the country.
Ukraine has very favorable moment now to obtain NATO's MAP - Poroshenko.
MP of the European Solidarity faction Petro Poroshenko believes that if Ukrainian authorities do not take advantage of the favorable moment to obtain the NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP), then this must be done on the people's initiative.
Zelensky: Military aggression is incentive to restore status of leading aerospace state.
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that optimization, development of public-private partnership, and international cooperation with the achievement of associate membership in the European Space Agency are important for the Ukrainian space indus...