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International affairs | 2026/06/10 12:37

World’s biggest news websites ranking: Traffic decline is global issue

The BBC is the most-visited news website in the world in any language, according to Press Gazette’s new ranking of the world’s top online newsbrands.The UK broadcaster saw 894.7 million visits in May 2026 according to Similarweb, ranking it ahead of Japan’s Yahoo News with 815.4 million visits.The BBC has overtaken several publishers in the ranking since Press Gazette’s coverage in May 2025.Howeve...

International affairs | 2026/06/02 14:35

Statue of Lionel Messi Demolished in India: What’s the Reason

In the Indian city of Kolkata, the statue of Argentina's national football team captain, world champion, and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has been demolished. This was reported by the news agency "Asian News International" (ANI).Creation of the Structure and Reasons for ProtestsThe 21-meter tall Indian monument, depicting the Argentine forward holding the World Cu...

International affairs | 2026/06/02 14:24

Reserve Bank of India sells $12 billion in gold to stabilize rupee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold about $12 billion in gold from its reserves in May, within just two weeks. According to the agency "Bloomberg," citing expert analysis, the aim of this move is to increase the volume of liquid foreign currency assets amid the escalating geopolitical situation in the Middle East.Ensuring liquidity and its impact on the rupeeAccording to sources, as a r...

International affairs | 2026/06/02 11:44

The Dark Side of ChatGPT. Why Florida is Demanding Billions from Sam Altman

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. According to Reuters, the plaintiff claims that the company distorted facts about the safety of the ChatGPT platform, harming underage users:Main Provisions of the LawsuitThe document filed in state court by Florida's Attorney General, Republican James Utmeyer, states that the platform provided information to scho...

International affairs | 2026/06/02 11:34

Australia's population has exceeded 28 million

The official population count of Australia has crossed the 28 million mark. This is evidenced by the latest data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).According to the agency's calculations, this symbolic threshold was surpassed on the morning of June 2 of the current year. Based on current demographic trends, the country's population is increasing on average by one pers...

International affairs | 2026/06/02 11:31

Global Oil Prices Drop Amid US-Iran Negotiations

Global oil prices on international exchanges have slightly decreased as traders continue to monitor the uncertainty surrounding ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This is reported by Reuters.On the London ICE exchange, the price of Brent crude oil fell by 75 cents to $94.23 per barrel. At the same time, futures for American WTI crude oil on the New York NYMEX exchange dropped by 8...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 16:10

European Commission fines Temu 200 million euros. What is the reason

The European Commission has imposed a fine of 200 million euros on the online platform "Temu" under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to the regulator, the company did not properly identify and assess the risks associated with the circulation of illegal goods in its system.Nature of the violation and legal groundsAccording to the official statement from the European Commission, t...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 15:42

The USA is building an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya

The US government has begun construction of a specialized quarantine and medical center in Kenya. It is intended for US citizens in areas at high risk of infection with the Ebola virus in Africa, primarily for healthcare workers and members of humanitarian missions. This was reported by official representatives of the White House.Logistical justificationAccording to an official explanation from US...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:47

Bottega Veneta releases a new series of AirPods cases priced at $1250

The Italian fashion house «Bottega Veneta» has introduced the «TOSCA» case for AirPods, with a retail price set at $1250. The accessory is already available on the brand's official online platform and in specialized boutiques.Product characteristics and technical aspectsThe product is released in a dark brown (Deep Mahogany) shade and made from calfskin with the brand's signature «Intrec...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:37

The share of e-commerce in the EAEU will reach 30% by 2030. EEC

In the structure of retail turnover of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the share of e-commerce currently stands at about 19%: according to forecasts by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), this figure will reach 30% by 2030. These data were presented at the plenary session of the XIV International Forum on Anti-Counterfeiting-2026 in Astana by the Minister of Economy...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:08

Systemic Crisis of European Industry: Causes, Consequences, and Prospects

The European Union is facing its most serious economic challenge in decades. Once a powerful European industrial machine, which has been the foundation of the continent's prosperity and global influence for decades, today stands before a systemic crisis. High energy prices, strict regulations, bureaucracy, and the European Central Bank's (ECB) tight monetary policy are forcing local and...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 12:56

Australia files the largest lawsuit in history against an American company

The Federal Court of Australia has accepted the government’s lawsuit against the American chemical corporation ‘3M Company’ and its local subsidiary (‘3M Australia Pty Ltd’). Authorities are seeking over 2 billion Australian dollars (around 1.4 billion US dollars) in compensation for chemical contamination of 28 military bases and surrounding areas. This was reported by the press service of the Au...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 12:06

Donald Trump files amended $10 billion lawsuit against WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed an amended $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the publication «The Wall Street Journal» (WSJ) and its parent company «News Corp.» in a federal court in Florida. The legal dispute is related to an article published about Trump's alleged close ties with financier Jeffrey Epstein. This was reported by the agency «Bloomberg».Legal grounds and changes to t...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 11:40

Brazil to Establish 40-Hour Work Week

The Chamber of Deputies of the Brazilian Parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that aims to establish a 40-hour work week in the country while maintaining a five-day work schedule. This was reported by the Associated Press (AP) news agency.Essence of the regulation and social impact The initiative has been officially supported by the country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...

International affairs | 2026/05/28 11:34

Kazakhstan and Russia Discuss the Possibility of a New Gas Pipeline to China

The authorities of Kazakhstan and Russia have begun discussions on the prospects of launching a new gas pipeline through the territory of the republic to the People's Republic of China. This was reported to the media by Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhanov.Project capacity and transit conditions As the energy minister noted, the parties are discussing the option of construct...