Kyiv receives key Patriot air defence maintenance package from Pentagon

The US Pentagon has approved a potential $105 million sale to Ukraine for the maintenance of its Patriot missile defence batteries, which are described as crucial for the country's protection against Russian missile attacks, the AFP news agency reports.

Poland scrambles jets after Russian aerial strikes near border

Ukrainian officials have reported that at least 32 people were injured, including two children, following a wave of Russian drone strikes on the city of Kharkiv last night.

UK immigration: New proposal suggests 20-year wait for migrant permanent settlement

In most European Union countries, asylum is typically granted for an indefinite period, effectively for life.

Voronezh officials fake reports on Ukraine conflict enlistment campaign

Sources have told the Verstka publication that schools in Russia's Voronezh region were instructed to conduct an information campaign among students' parents, encouraging them to enlist for service in the Ukraine conflict.

EU micro-tax proposed to tackle cardiovascular disease mortality

The European Commission is drawing up plans to introduce a new "micro-tax" on ultra-processed foods that contain high levels of fat, sugar, or salt, according to a draft document seen by dpa on Sunday.

Western sanctions and war costs strain Russia's national wealth fund

Russia is facing significant budget challenges, according to economic analysts, as the Kremlin grapples with a widening fiscal gap.

Zelensky agrees $2.3bn financial support and new gas route with Athens

Ukraine and Greece have agreed on a new gas supply route and reached agreements on financing future gas imports, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on November 16.

Mexico City violence: Sheinbaum administration faces anger over cartel crime wave

At least 120 people—including 100 police officers—were injured in clashes that erupted on the sidelines of anti-government protests in Mexico City, police reported, according to BBC.

Holiday magic: Craiova Christmas Market draws 100,000 visitors

Romania's first major Christmas Markets have officially opened their doors in Craiova and Sibiu, drawing large crowds and sparking significant interest across the country.

Overnight Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed nine civilians and injured at least 53 people in the last 24 hours, regional authorities reported on November 15, citing The Kyiv Independent.

Sanctions delay: US gives Lukoil three more weeks to sell foreign holdings

The United States (US) Treasury has granted a three-week extension for the Lukoil assets sale before the US sanctions announced by President Donald Trump take effect. The operation was initially set to expire on November 21.

Ezeiza chemical plant fire affects five Spegazzini factories

At least 22 people were injured and hospitalized following a massive Buenos Aires industrial explosion in an industrial park.