The Norwegian Storting (Parliament) has confirmed the requirements and schedule for the regulations to move passenger and ferry shipping to zero emissions while sailing within the country’s World Heritage fjords. The first phase is set to start in 2026 and progress as technology becomes available…

Main Publications Society April 16, 2025, 10:56 p.m. Kherson Artist Kateryna Chetyrina Revives Pysanka Traditions to Support Defenders Цей матеріал також доступний українською 25 Photo provided by the interviewee Kherson-based artist and volunteer Kateryna Chetyrina recreates Easter eggs from…

by The Editorial Team April 17, 2025 in Shipping Credit: Shutterstock FacebookEmail Sea-Intelligence has examined the short-term impacts of ongoing tariff fluctuations on scheduled container shipping capacity across key trade lanes. As explained, the current political climate is extremely volatile…

An exquisitely decorated 7,500-year-old antler from central Sweden was first used as a battle ax and later probably as a fishing harpoon during the Stone Age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the antler eight years ago, but had not been able to study it with new technology until now. "It was…

The new Pamban Bridge, connecting Rameswaram with mainland Tamil Nadu, is India’s first Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge. PTI The new Pamban Bridge, connecting Rameswaram with mainland Tamil Nadu, is India’s first Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge. PTI Stories from a sea bridge For those on Tamil…

In late March, reports emerged suggesting that russia was asserting claims over Svalbard — a move that could escalate tensions. Earlier, we already took a closer look at Norway's military capabilities. Now, the same question has been raised in a more detailed way by naval analyst Frederik Van…

Russia is looking at creating its own digital currency called a “stablecoin” to help with buying and selling goods across borders. This idea comes as the country continues to face tough international sanctions that limit how it can move money around the world. One major issue is that Russia has been…

The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system #Air Defense #Military assistance #Ukraine #Ukraine - USA #USA #World The launcher of the Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft system. Photo credits: U.S. Department of Defense Ukraine will receive an additional Patriot air…

Ever since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in spring 2022, Kyiv has played host to a steady stream of visiting European officials eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine. With the war now in its fourth year, there are growing signs that this relationship is evolving and…

The Economic Crime Investigation Unit of Finnish Customs said nearly 30 boxes of sensitive documents related to nuclear power plant construction were found on their way to Russia, circumventing sanctions against the Russians NewsJohn O'Sullivan and Rebecca Robinson 05:50 ET, 19 Apr 2025Updated 11:13…

In a significant shift for summer camps in Belarus, the number of parental visitation days is set to be reduced in 2025. Tatyana Osmolovskaya, the director of the National Children's Educational and Health Center Zubrenok, announced that instead of the traditional weekly meetings, parents will now…

Missile boat Hanko. X @NATO_MARCOM The Finnish Navy has announced the deployment of the missile boat Hanko, of the Hamina class, to take part in the Baltic Sentry mission under the command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The vessel is already operating in the Baltic Sea as part of…

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"Ukraine welcomes you": Budanov showed a touching video of the return of soldiers from captivity Kyiv • UNN April 19 2025, 04:59 PM • 4838 views Head of the GUR Budanov released a video of how soldiers released from captivity react to returning to Ukraine. Ombudsman Lubinets showed the conversation…

Today, there is a lot of news from Ukraine. Here, Ukrainian special forces received Germany’s cutting-edge loitering munitions powered with artificial intelligence for automatic targeting. Striking high-value targets deep behind enemy lines, the Russians are struggling to find an answer to the…

On a quiet morning on April 13, Maryna Illiashenko and her 13-year-old son Kyrylo were taking a bus through the city of Sumy to see his grandmother, as they often do on Sundays. It was a route they knew by heart — one they'd taken countless times. But that morning, out of nowhere, a sudden blast…

As reported last week, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry maintains a dialogue with the Ukrainian side on the issue of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which is the main artery through which Kazakhstan's export oil is transported. Such delicate communication on…

The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) has released its first images of a new railgun installed on the service's technology testbed vessel, JS Asuka. The new model appears to be more complete than the previous prototype, which was first displayed in at-sea testing in 2023. On April 9, Vice…

Main News Recovery April 19, 2025, 2:46 p.m. Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson Regions Receive ₴829.2M for School Shelters Цей матеріал також доступний українською 65 Photo: NUS Some communities in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions will receive state funding to equip shelters in schools. The Cabinet of…

Innovation US, China and even Islamist rebels are all working on the development of unmanned fuel-cell aerial vehicles, which are near silent and can fly across vast distances without needing to refuel, writes Leigh Collins Aviation Industry Corporation of China's new H2-powered drone able to fly…

The TWZ Newsletter By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In another sign of China’s growing interest in the Middle East and Africa, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has sent multiple combat aircraft to Wadi Abu Rish Air Base for “Eagles of Civilization…

In 1992, the new Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Barry was commissioned. A powerful warship of over 9,000 tons, she is still in service and carries a formidable array of offensive and defensive weaponry. The commissioning motto, which the crew selected and was put on the ship’s…

1450 Meters: Ukrainian Sniper Eliminates Invader With Large-Caliber Rifle #Occupants elimination #Sniping #Ukraine #War with Russia A Ukrainian sniper eliminated a Russian infantryman with a shot from a 12.7 mm rifle using an armor-piercing round at a distance of one and a half kilometers. The video…

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11 hours ago Share This: Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez speaks at Fort McCoy while serving as the installation’s first female garrison commander in its 110-year history. Image Credit: MSN On April 18, 2025, Colonel Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended from her role as Garrison Commander at Fort McCoy,…

Approximate read time: 20 minutes On 22 April 2025, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the International Agreements Committee’s report ‘UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Agreement’ (26 March 2025, HL Paper 102 of session 2024–25). 1. One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement During a visit to…

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Presidential Actions RESTORING EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND MERITOCRACY April 23, 2025 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. A bedrock principle of the United States is that all citizens…

Servicemen of Ukraine trained with Paladin self-propelled howitzers #ACS #Artillery #M109 #Military assistance #Ukraine #Ukraine - USA #USA M109A6 Paladin ACS of the Ukrainian military. May 2023. Frame from the Military Television of Ukraine video Ukrainian gunners are mastering American M109A6…

Russian Navy intelligence-gathering vessel, the Viktor Leonov, has exited Irish-controlled waters after being monitored by the Irish Defense Forces for over 36 hours, according to The Irish Times. The Viktor Leonov, a 100-meter ship from the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet, was identified earlier this…

The Ukrainian Armed Forces set a record for the effective use of Javelin ATGM Operator of the Javelin ATGM of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo credits: the Ukrainian Armed Forces The Armed Forces of Ukraine are effectively using Javelin anti-tank missiles to destroy Russian armored vehicles. The…

During an address to the EU Foreign Affairs Council on April 14, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on European governments to support Ukraine’s efforts to develop its own strategic-level air defense system. He also urged EU partners to strengthen military aid, increase pressure on…

Georgia to introduce Chinese in school curriculum Education Minister from the ruling Georgian Dream party, Alexander Tsuladze, has unveiled a new general education concept that includes the optional teaching of Chinese. According to the new concept: Secondary education will be restructured to offer…

17 April, 12:44 PM Share: Estonia’s Foreign Ministry said that inspecting Russia’s “shadow fleet” is one of the preventive measures to protect infrastructure. (Photo: Merivartiosto — SLMV via X) Author: Estonian authorities said they do not intend to release the Russian-linked tanker Kiwala,…