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Student with textbooks and glasses smiles on a university campus backdrop — symbolizing the second wave of contract enrollment in Ukrainian universities until August 30, 2026

Second wave of contract enrollment: who and how can enter Ukrainian universities until August 30, 2026

Politics 08/18/2026, 08:14
🎓 Second wave of contract enrollment in Ukrainian universities: who can enroll until August 30, 2026? ✅ Applicants without recommendations and those seeking a second degree. ✅ Multiple recommendations from different universities. ✅ Grants for those who declined contract (but not budget) places. ⚠️ Tuition fees have risen, especially in IT and economics. #education #universities #contract #applicants2026
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Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un engage in dialogue against a backdrop of steps, confirming renewed negotiations between the US and North Korea

Trump Confirms Dialogue with Kim Jong Un: 'He Responded and Respects Me'

Politics 08/18/2026, 07:14
🇺🇸 Trump stated that Kim Jong Un responded to his call for dialogue and 'always treated him with respect.' This occurred after the reduction of U.S. and South Korean military exercises. 🤝 Pyongyang previously threatened 'self-defense' due to the exercises. 📉 No details provided — but this is the first signal of a possible resumption of contacts since 2021. #Trump #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #Diplomacy #NuclearProgram
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Vitali Klitschko in military uniform with a patch, discussing Kyiv's readiness for winter and the need for central government support

Kyiv on the Brink of Winter: Klitschko Reports on Infrastructure Readiness and Demands Central Assistance

Politics 08/18/2026, 06:42
🏙️ Kyiv has completed nearly 50% of the work to prepare for winter 2026–2027. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the creation of a duplicate heating and power supply system. 📉 However, he stated that the city is facing a shortage of funding and specialists. 💰 Implementing the plan requires more than 20 billion hryvnias, but the central government, in the mayor's opinion, is not providing sufficient support. #Kyiv #Winter2026 #Klitschko #Energy
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shake hands in front of US and Chinese flags, illustrating the shortened visit of the Chinese leader to the US and skipping the UN General Assembly

Xi Jinping to Skip UN General Assembly: US Visit Shortened to One Day of Meetings with Trump

Politics 08/18/2026, 06:37
🇨🇳 Xi Jinping to Skip UN General Assembly in New York! 🇺🇸 The visit of the PRC Chairman to the US in September 2026 will be the first in 11 years, but it will be extremely brief. The Chinese leader will limit himself to a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on September 24 and will not speak at the UN podium. 🗓️ Schedule: arrival on September 23, departure on September 25. 🤝 Goal: closed summit and discussion of bilateral issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. 🚫 New York: advance team not sent, participation in the UN General Assembly cancelled. #XiJinping #Trump #UN #Diplomacy #USA #China
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Launch of Tomahawk cruise missile from a naval ship against a backdrop of smoke and clouds

Washington launches unprecedented Tomahawk production: $23 billion contract and air defense shortage

Politics 08/18/2026, 03:50
🇺🇸 The Pentagon and RTX have signed a $23 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production. Acting Navy Secretary Hun Cao called the pace "unprecedented." 📉 CSIS: Patriot and THAAD stockpiles have halved due to the conflict with Iran. ⚖️ President Trump requested explanations regarding ammunition shortages, although officials deny stockpile depletion. 🚀 Tomahawk range is over 1,600 km. The contract aims to strengthen the Navy and allies.
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Tomahawk missile launch from a naval vessel against a clear blue sky — visualizing the Pentagon’s $22.9 billion allocation to replenish cruise missile stocks amid tensions with Iran

Pentagon allocates $22.9 billion for Tomahawk missiles: response to stockpile depletion in conflict with Iran

Politics 08/18/2026, 03:44
🇺🇸 The Pentagon allocated $22.9 billion for Tomahawk missiles. The contract with Raytheon aims to solve the problem of ammunition shortages in the conflict with Iran. CSIS experts report a halving of Patriot and THAAD stockpiles, although officials deny a critical deficit. President Trump personally took an interest in the supply issue. 🚀📉 #Pentagon #Tomahawk #Iran #Military
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Donald Trump holds a signed document illustrating the introduction of a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, triggering a mass exodus of IT professionals from the US in 2026

Mass Exodus: How Trump's New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Reshapes the US Tech Landscape in 2026

Politics 08/18/2026, 03:34
🇺🇸 The US is facing a mass exodus of IT specialists from India and China in 2026. The cause is a new Trump executive order raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. 📉 Major tech giants are reducing hiring, while the number of Indian experts returning home has grown by 55%. 🤖 AI development and rising xenophobia are exacerbating the situation, forcing talent to leave the country. #Trump #VisaH1B #TechNews #Migration
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Flags of Belarus and Iran on a table during the signing of the strategic agreement for 2027–2031

Belarus and Iran: Strategic Alliance Against Sanctions. Signing of a Historic Agreement for 2027–2031

Politics 08/18/2026, 02:57
🇧🇾🤝🇮🇷 Belarus and Iran are preparing to sign a historic agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership for 2027–2031. This was reported by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Igor Sergeenko. 🔹 Goal: Strengthening ties amid strict Western sanctions. 🔹 Sectors: Trade, industry, logistics, and security. 🔹 Status: The document is in the final stage of development. Minsk and Tehran are creating an alliance against isolation, redirecting the economic vector towards the East. #Belarus #Iran #Politics #Sanctions
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Tomahawk missile with Raytheon and NavAir logos in flight against a blue sky

Pentagon Launches 'Arsenal of Freedom': US to Spend $23 Billion on Mass Production of Tomahawk Missiles

Politics 08/18/2026, 02:01
🇺🇸 The Pentagon signed a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon for the mass production of Tomahawk missiles. 🚀 Under the 'Arsenal of Freedom' initiative, missile production will increase from 60 to 1,000 units per year. 🔥 The cause was a sharp reduction in stocks during the war in Iran, where the US expended about 1,000 missiles. 📉 Stocks of precision weapons decreased by a third, and ATACMS and PrSM missiles are practically exhausted. 🏭 Raytheon is investing in new capacities, but the exact delivery schedule is not disclosed.
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