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  • Ukraine’s national team begins preparations for the final two matches of the Nations League

    Ukraine’s national team begins preparations for the final two matches of the Nations League

    Ukraine's national team begins preparations for the final two matches of the Nations League

    The Ukrainian players arrived in Belek to prepare for the matches against Georgia and Albania. The legionnaires will join the team later, and on November 15, the national team will travel to Batumi.

    The Ukrainian national football team has started preparing for its final two matches of the Nations League against Georgia and Albania. The players who play in the Ukrainian championship have already arrived in Turkey, and the legionnaires will join later. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ukrainian Football Association.

    Ukraine's national team has started preparing for the final two matches of the 2024/2025 Nations League. Last night, the players playing in the Ukrainian championship reached Poland by train from Kyiv to Przemyśl. From there, the Ukrainian delegation moved to Rzeszow, and from the airport there flew to Antalya

    – the statement said.

    It is noted that the Ukrainian national teams will hold the main stage of training in Belek, Turkey. The legionnaires will arrive immediately in Turkey, where the team will prepare until November 15, when they will travel to Batumi.

    Recall

    Head coach of the Ukrainian national team Serhiy Rebrov announced the team for the final matches of the Nations League against Georgia and Albania. Yegor Yarmolyuk from English side Brentford received his debut call-up, and for the second time in a row Polissya's wing midfielders Oleksandr Nazarenko and Oleksiy Hutsulyak and Oleksandriya midfielder Ivan Kalyuzhnyi. National team captain Andriy Yarmolenko was not called up for the second time, and vice-captain Taras Stepanenko was on the reserve list.

  • Marvel Rivals employees arrested on charges of laundering 130 million euros

    Marvel Rivals employees arrested on charges of laundering 130 million euros

    Marvel Rivals employees arrested on charges of laundering 130 million euros

    Nine NetEase employees, including the CEO, are arrested in Hangzhou on suspicion of money laundering. Despite the arrests, the release of Marvel Rivals remains scheduled for December 6, 2024.

    The Chinese police arrested nine NetEase employees, including senior executives.

    Writes UNN with reference to Dexerto.

    Unexpectedly, several employees of Marvel Rivals, a video game based on the Marvel universe, were arrested during a meeting in Hangzhou on money laundering charges. According to the Chinese news outlet Leifeng, CEO Xiang Lang and several other now-former employees allegedly laundered money through contracts with 28 different business partners.

    There is little information, but according to media reports, NetEase (the developer of Marvel Rivals) is facing charges of money laundering in the amount of 130 million euros.

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    Despite the arrests and ongoing investigation, the Marvel Rivals release schedule remains unchanged.

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    The game is still scheduled for release on December 6, 2024. NetEase recently introduced Moon Knight as a new character that was not playable in the beta.

    Marvel shows trailers for new Captain America and ThunderboltsNovember 11 2024, 12:19 PM • 16437 views

  • China’s chip index approaches 3-year high amid US ban on TSMC chips

    China’s chip index approaches 3-year high amid US ban on TSMC chips

    China's chip index approaches 3-year high amid US ban on TSMC chips

    The CSI Semiconductor index rose 6% after the US banned TSMC's advanced chips from being shipped to China. This may accelerate the development of China's own semiconductor production.

    China's semiconductor index jumped to a nearly three-year high on Monday amid bets that a U.S. order to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers could accelerate Beijing's efforts to become self-sufficient, Reuters reports, according to UNN.

    Details

    TSMC will reportedly suspend the supply of some complex chips to some Chinese customers from Monday after receiving a letter from the US Department of Commerce imposing export restrictions on these products.

    Analysts said that while the move could lead to some short-term problems for Chinese firms developing chips for artificial intelligence accelerators and GPUs, it could benefit the domestic chip manufacturing sector, as companies will have few alternatives.

    The CSI Semiconductor index jumped more than 6% during Monday's trading to its highest level since December 20, 2021, while the CSI Integrated Circuits index rose 5%. Shares of SMIC, China's largest foundry and the main alternative to TSMC in the country, rose by more than 4%.

    “In the medium to long term, this will force a reorganization of the supply chain, increase demand for domestic advanced manufacturing capacity, and promote technological breakthroughs in semiconductor equipment and materials,” Chinese brokerage Cinda Securities said in a note published on Sunday.

    Several Chinese tech firms and chipmakers have been scrambling to develop their own advanced processors in recent years after the U.S. imposed sanctions on Huawei Technologies and banned companies like Nvidia and AMD from selling their most sophisticated chips to China.

    Many rely on Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, for manufacturing. In the third quarter, 11% of TSMC's revenue came from China, the company reported.

    The United States has imposed restrictions on the export of TSMC chips with 7-nanometer or more advanced design, Reuters reports.

    The United States imposes a ban on the supply of Taiwanese AI microchips to ChinaNovember 10 2024, 11:10 AM • 21867 views

    The only foundry in China capable of producing chips with a 7-nanometer process is SMIC, which is known for helping Huawei produce chips used in its latest smartphones, including the Mate 60 and Pura 70.

    Analysts say that SMIC produces such advanced chips using equipment supplied by companies such as the Netherlands-based ASML and the US-based Applied Materials, which it managed to accumulate before the US sanctions came into effect.

    However, SMIC has faced difficulties in ramping up production due to US export controls that prohibit it from purchasing equipment needed for advanced chip production, while domestic alternatives are still ready to go, the publication writes.

    In February, Reuters reported that due to production constraints, SMIC had to prioritize the production of AI chips for Huawei over smartphone chips, as the former is considered more strategically important.

    TSMC aims to produce cutting-edge 1.6nm chips by 2026April 25 2024, 03:19 PM • 20653 views

  • General Staff: Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Nov. 11.

    This number includes 1,770 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

    According to the report, Russia has also lost 9,253 tanks, 18,766 armored fighting vehicles, 28,802 vehicles and fuel tanks, 20,314 artillery systems, 1,245 multiple launch rocket systems, 996 air defense systems, 369 airplanes, 329 helicopters, 18,676 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.

    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow; Russian casualties reached record high in OctoberKey developments on Nov. 9-10: * Ukrainian forces launch largest drone attack on Moscow * Russian casualties reached record high in October, UK defense minister says * Russia set to launch 50,000-strong offensive in Kursk Oblast, including North Koreans, NYT reports * Trump urges Putin to avoid…General Staff: Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news deskGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 710,660 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
  • Zelensky listens to Syrsky: there is a decision of the Commander-in-Chief to strengthen Kurakhiv and Pokrovske directions

    Zelensky listens to Syrsky: there is a decision of the Commander-in-Chief to strengthen Kurakhiv and Pokrovske directions

    Zelensky listens to Syrsky: there is a decision of the Commander-in-Chief to strengthen Kurakhiv and Pokrovske directions

    Chief of Staff Syrsky presented a detailed report to the Stavka on the situation at the front. A decision was made to strengthen the defense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions, and Ukrainian soldiers are holding back a group of almost 50,000 in the Kursk region.

    President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyy presented him with a detailed report – there is a decision of the Commander-in-Chief to strengthen the Kurakhiv and Pokrovske directions, UNN reports.

    Zelenskyy holds a meeting of the Staff: announces new decisions on air defense and countering Russian KABsNovember 11 2024, 01:45 PM • 1160 views

    Details

    “I heard a detailed report from Oleksandr Syrsky at the Stavka. There is a decision of the Commander-in-Chief to significantly strengthen the most difficult areas – Kurakhiv and Pokrovske. In the Kurakh region, our guys continue to hold back an almost 50,000-strong enemy group outside Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote on social media.

    Syrsky on Kursk region: Russians are trying to push out the Defense Forces and move deeperNovember 11 2024, 07:17 AM • 13529 views

  • Rheinmetall announces provision of SAR ICEYE satellite images to Ukraine

    The German arms company Rheinmetall and the satellite company ICEYE SAR, which joined forces in September to support Ukraine, are reporting the first successes of their collaboration.

    Source: European Pravda, citing Rheinmetall

    The company says that to meet Ukraine's need for satellite SAR imaging capabilities, Rheinmetall and Ukraine signed a contract with the support of the German government.

    Quote: "The agreement further increases the SAR data and other support Ukraine has been receiving from ICEYE during the war," the press release notes.

    Since early October, Ukraine has been receiving new satellite images from ICEYE's SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites as part of the collaboration between Rheinmetall and ICEYE.

    These images complement other intelligence data gathered from various sensors and will serve as a foundation for decision-making and operational planning by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The agreement also enables the use of ICEYE's entire satellite fleet.

    SAR satellites have an advantage over conventional satellites because they can generate high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions or time of day.

    They also offer exceptional detail, enabling the identification of even the smallest objects on the ground. This provides a critical advantage for armed forces in surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and positioning on the battlefield.

    The company further highlighted that the technological group from Düsseldorf announced its participation in the world’s largest fleet of radar reconnaissance satellites in June 2024, and in September, Rheinmetall and ICEYE ramped up their cooperation.

    In this context, Rheinmetall secured exclusive rights to sell SAR satellites to military and government clients in the German and Hungarian markets.

    Background:

    • In August 2022, ICEYE announced the signing of a contract with the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation to provide ICEYE satellite SAR imaging capabilities to the Ukrainian government. As part of the agreement, one of ICEYE's satellites was allocated for use by the Ukrainian government over the region.
    • In October 2022, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia could consider Western commercial satellites as legitimate targets if they were used to assist Ukraine in the war.

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  • Trump wants to shorten the Senate confirmation process

    Trump wants to shorten the Senate confirmation process

    Trump wants to shorten the Senate confirmation process

    Donald Trump has called on Republican senators to abandon the lengthy confirmation process for his future administration. The three senators running for Senate Republican leader supported this initiative.

    Donald Trump intervened in the race for Senate leadership: the day before, he asked senators to exempt him from their approval, which is usually mandatory, to appoint the top officials of his future administration.

    Writes UNN with reference to NBC.

    Any Republican senator seeking a coveted leadership position in the U.S. Senate must accept appointments” outside of parliamentary sessions

    – said Trump.

    “Sometimes voting can take two years or more. That's what they (Democrats) did four years ago and we can't let it happen again,” the newly elected president said on X TV on Sunday.

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    In 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Trump threatened to unilaterally adjourn Congress so that he could make appointments during the parliamentary recess, but this threat never materialized.

    Trump chooses the first woman in US history to serve as White House Chief of StaffNovember 8 2024, 02:52 AM • 17014 views

    Trump's new announcement is the first time he has participated in the race to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the de facto leader of the Republicans in the Senate.

    The newly elected president's request was supported by three senators running for the key post.

    I agree 100%. I will do my best to get your candidates (approved) as soon as possible

    – wrote Rick Scott, the elected senator from Florida, who is backed by billionaires Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk and other allies of Donald Trump.

    The struggle for McConnell's successor intensified after Election Day.

    Trump says Haley and Pompeo will not join his new administrationNovember 10 2024, 04:16 AM • 34102 views

    Republican senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Marco Rubio of Florida, and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee supported Scott.

    AddendumAddendum

    In the second part of his Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump called on Democrats not to confirm any additional judicial nominees before the next session of Congress begins.

    “In addition, no judges should be confirmed during this time period because Democrats are eager to push through their judges while Republicans are fighting for leadership. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THANK YOU!” the President said.

    Biden and Trump to meet at the White House on November 13November 9 2024, 04:52 PM • 25555 views

  • Russian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children

    Russian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children

    Russian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children

    Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

    A high-rise residential building in Kryvyi Rih was hit by a Russian missile on Nov. 11, injuring at least seven people including two children, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

    The missile hit the building between the first and fifth floor, Serhiy Lisak, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast reported, adding there may still be people under the rubble.

    A 10-year-old girl, and a 11-year-old boy are among the injured.

    "Russia seeks only to continue the war, and each of its strikes refutes any statements from Russia about diplomacy," Zelensky said on social media.

    "Ukraine needs weapons to defend against Russian terror and stronger support from the world to make diplomacy real and strong."

    Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, remains a frequent target of Russia's missile attacks.

    Russia suffers deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military saysThe total surpasses the previous record of 1,740 on May 13.Russian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two childrenThe Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news deskRussian missile hits high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih, at least seven injured including two children
  • Russia’s night attack on Kramatorsk and water cutoff: situation in Donetsk region

    Russia’s night attack on Kramatorsk and water cutoff: situation in Donetsk region

    Russia's night attack on Kramatorsk and water cutoff: situation in Donetsk region

    Over the past day, Russia shelled 6 localities in Donetsk region, killing two people and wounding two others. 91 civilian objects were damaged, including 30 private houses in Kramatorsk.

    Donetsk region suffered more than 3,000 attacks by Russian troops over the past day, the enemy attacked Kramatorsk at night, two people were killed and two more wounded. Water supply restrictions are planned in a number of cities in the region. This was reported by the head of the Donetsk RMA Vadim Filashkin and the regional police, showing the consequences, UNN writes.

    Details

    “Today at about 4:35 a.m. Russia struck Kramatorsk with three UMPB D-30SN bombs. A 68-year-old woman was wounded. At least 30 private houses and 9 cars were damaged,” the police said.

    According to police, two people were killed and two injured in Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the past day . Police recorded 3,221 enemy attacks on the front line and residential areas over the day. Russian troops attacked 6 localities: the towns of Kostyantynivka, Kurakhove, Mykolaivka, Myrnohrad, Sloviansk, and Shevchenko. 91 civilian objects were damaged, including 13 residential buildings.

    The head of the RMA also said that “tomorrow the water supply to Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka will be reduced”. “On November 12, at 8:00 a.m., the repair of the main pipe of the Second Donetsk water supply system will begin. When the repairs are completed, water supply will be restored in full,” Filashkin said on Telegram.

  • Moldovan president responds to incidents involving Russian drones

    Moldovan president responds to incidents involving Russian drones

    Moldova's president Maia Sandu has addressed the recent incidents involving Russian drones that crashed on the country's territory.

    Source: Moldpres, citing Sandu, as reported by European Pravda

    The president stated that the detected drones pose no immediate threat to residents, but emphasised the need for continued vigilance.

    She highlighted the importance of "acquiring the necessary technologies to protect the entire country and ensure the safety of all citizens".

    Quote: "While these incidents do not currently pose a direct threat to the Republic of Moldova, the proximity of the war to our borders and the presence of drones in our airspace are certainly concerning," Sandu added.

    Background:

    • On 10 November, two drones were found in Moldova, in the districts of Căușeni and Rîșcani. Ukraine's Air Force, in a morning briefing, reported that 10 drones "left Ukrainian airspace" towards Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
    • Moldovan authorities have previously reported discovering drone debris after Russian air attacks on Ukraine.

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