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Gold deposits worth more than $83 billion were discovered in Hunan Province. At a depth of 2,000 meters, 300 tons of gold were found in 40 areas of the Wanggu deposit.

Chinese geologists have discovered extra-large gold reserves at a deposit in the central province of Hunan. This was reported by Xinhua with reference to the geological department of the region, UNN reports.

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According to experts, the value of the discovered resources is approximately 600 billion yuan (over $83 billion).

The publication notes that geologists have discovered more than 40 gold deposits with reserves of 300 tons at a depth of two thousand meters under the Wanggu deposit in Pingjiang County.

New ore exploration technologies such as 3D geological modeling were used at the Wanggu deposit. Gold was also found during drilling around the peripheral areas of the site, which opens up new prospects.

Which countries have the largest gold reserves: infographicOct 30 2024, 12:11 PM • 16971 view

The United States has officially confirmed that Russia struck Dnipro on the morning of 21 November with a ballistic missile derived from a RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Source: Sabrina Singh, Pentagon spokesperson, during a briefing, reported by European Pravda

Details: Singh stated that, according to US intelligence, Russia launched an experimental medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) at the city of Dnipro.

Quote: "This IRBM was based on Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile model. The US was prenotified briefly before the launch through nuclear risk reduction channels."

Ukrainian sources had previously also indicated that Russia used the Rubezh ICBM in the Dnipro strike.

The Pentagon spokesperson reiterated that the US has frequently observed "dangerous and reckless rhetoric from President Putin" and that President Joe Biden's administration remains focused on "continuing to provide Ukraine with what it needs".

Quote: "Ukraine, as you know, has been successful and continuing to push back against Russia and aggression. We just rolled out another 275 million-dollar package yesterday. You’re going to see more packages continue in the weeks and months ahead left of this administration."

She emphasised that while the US "takes seriously the rhetoric coming out of Russia", it will persist in supporting Ukraine with the resources it most urgently needs on the battlefield.

Background:

• Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated that the Russians used an Oreshnik medium-range missile during the morning attack on Dnipro on 21 November.
• He also threatened Western nations with strikes following their authorisation for Ukraine to use their missiles to target Russian territory.

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The Lebanese Air Force conducted a third series of strikes on Hezbollah command centers in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut. The attacks targeted weapons production facilities that the terrorists had placed in civilian areas.

The Lebanese Air Force conducted a third series of strikes on the command centers of the Hezbollah group in the southern district of Dahiyeh, a key Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut. This was reported by the IDF, according to UNN.

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It is noted that the militants deliberately placed their infrastructure in these civilian areas, using the Lebanese civilian population as human shields.

Prior to the strikes, numerous measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including through preliminary intelligence gathering, the use of aerial surveillance, and advance warning to civilians in the area.

Today's strikes targeted Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure and are part of the IDF's efforts to dismantle the group's weapons production and storage facilities. The IDF will continue to act to weaken Hezbollah's ability to launch attacks against Israel,

– the statement said.

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The Israeli military conducted a large-scale operation against terrorist targets in Gaza and Lebanon. Military facilities, weapons depots and launchers were destroyed, and dozens of terrorists were killed.

A scheduled session of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) for 22 November has been cancelled. Members of parliament were warned of a potential Russian strike targeting the government quarter.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources among MPs; MP Oleksii Honcharenko on Telegram

Details: Ukrainska Pravda sources revealed that MPs were notified about the threat of bombardment and urged to limit their presence, as well as that of their families, in the government quarter.

Honcharenko stated that the session was supposed to include a question hour with the government. The next session is planned for December.

Background:

• Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that the Russians used an Oreshnik medium-range missile during the morning attack on Dnipro on 21 November.
• He also claimed that in the future, Ukrainian civilians will supposedly be warned about the use of Oreshnik medium-range missiles.

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Boris Pistorius has announced that he will not run for the post of German Chancellor. This is his personal decision, despite the support of the SPD and his greater popularity compared to Scholz.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided not to run for the post of federal chancellor in the upcoming snap election. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) had previously called on him to run. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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According to the publication, early elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23. And in mid-November, it became known that the party of current Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the SPD, was considering running Pistorius for this position, who is more popular than the current head of the federal government.

At the same time, the ruling Social Democratic Party of Germany is already lagging behind in the polls, and is in third place after the opposition conservatives and the far right.

On November 21, Pistorius announced that he would not run in the upcoming elections.

I have just informed the leaders of our party and parliamentary groups that I will not be running for the post of federal chancellor

– said the head of the German Defense Ministry in a video posted on the SPD website.

Pistorius emphasized that this was his “sovereign and entirely personal decision.

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At a closed meeting, SPD MPs expressed their dissatisfaction with Olaf Scholz as a candidate for the election. They propose to replace him with the more popular Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

The US said that it would continue to provide new arms packages to Ukraine and work to speed up their delivery amid Russia's attack with an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Source: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing

Details: During the briefing, Jean-Pierre confirmed that the US had informed Ukraine and its allies in advance about Russia’s planned launch of a medium-range missile. She emphasised that the US sees no indications of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

The press secretary referenced President Joe Biden’s earlier announcement this year about providing Ukraine with 100 additional missiles to strengthen its air defence capabilities.

Quote: "Many of these are air defence missiles have been delivered already, and deliveries of additional air defence missiles to Ukraine are ongoing. And so we're going to continue to do that to make sure they're strengthening their capabilities, including air defence and putting Ukraine in the best possible position on the battlefield."

Background:

• Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that the Russians used an Oreshnik medium-range missile during the morning attack on Dnipro on 21 November.
• He also claimed that in the future, Ukrainian civilians will supposedly be warned about the use of Oreshnik medium-range missiles.

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The Russian company Alrosa plans to suspend unprofitable deposits and cut its payroll by 10%. The company will also slow down the implementation of investment projects due to falling diamond prices.

The Russian diamond mining company Alrosa plans to cut costs for employees and production due to the crisis in the industry. It is also going to suspend the development of the least profitable deposits. This was reported by The Moscow Times, according to UNN.

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According to Pavlo Marynychev, the head of the company, the industry is currently experiencing another crisis. This crisis is quite deep. If we look at the duration, we have been recording a steady decline in prices for the second year in a row. We are, of course, in this rather difficult situation now… And our task, of course, is to survive this period and wait for prices to rise again.

He notes that the company is optimizing its plans for mining next year, after a record year in 2024, which will have an overall impact on diamond production.

It is emphasized that Alrosa will suspend some of the least profitable fields, but will return them to operation when the markets recover.

Certain areas that are less profitable, that are at the margin of profitability, they may be prone to suspension during this crisis period,

– Marinichev said.

In addition, according to the publication, Alrosa will cut its payroll by 10%. This will be done by paying managers and employees, introducing part-time work, paid vacations, etc. The number of staff will also be reduced, said Mr. Marynychev, though he did not say by how much.

The company will also "reduce activity" on a number of investment projects, slowing down the implementation of some development projects, but not abandoning any of them.

Mr. Marynychev noted that the company has accumulated a financial cushion to survive the crisis. It also counts on possible support from the state in the form of purchases of diamonds from the state fund if necessary.

Recall

Switzerland has adopted further measures of the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia. The amendments include clarification of the ban on Russian diamonds and extension of the deadlines for issuing permits for the withdrawal of investments from Russia.

A high-ranking North Korean general has been wounded as a result of Ukrainian missile strikes on the territory of Russia’s Kursk Oblast. For the first time, the West confirms the injury of a high-ranking North Korean military officer.

Source: The Wall Street Journal, citing an anonymous Western official, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The WSJ source revealed that the North Korean general was injured during a recent Ukrainian strike in Kursk Oblast. The source did not provide details on how the general was injured and did not identify the North Korean high-ranking military officer.

The Wall Street Journal notes this is the first time the West has confirmed an injury to a high-ranking North Korean military figure.

Earlier, WSJ reported that North Korea had sent Colonel General Kim Yong Bok to Russia to oversee North Korean troops. Kim is considered one of North Korea’s ten most prominent military leaders and a frequent aide to Kim Jong Un.

Western media recently confirmed that Ukraine targeted a military facility in Kursk Oblast using Storm Shadow missiles.

Reports suggested the strike may have hit the Bariatinsky estate in Maryino, suspected of housing a command post for Russian and North Korean forces operating in Kursk Oblast.

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces shared footage showing the destruction of a Russian command post near Maryino in Kursk Oblast.

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The Coachella music festival has announced the headliners for 2025 two months earlier. Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Green Day will be the main headliners of the festival to be held in April.

The Coachella music festival, which takes place in the desert in the United States, has announced its lineup for 2025, according to specialized media, two months ahead of schedule, UNN writes.

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Post Malone will headline on Sundays, Lady Gaga will headline on Fridays, and Green Day will headline on Saturdays. Travis Scott does not have a performance date, but he has a special slot.

The first headliner at Coachella 2025 has been announced: who will it beNov 20 2024, 03:31 PM • 101028 views

Other well-known artists on the list include Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, The Prodigy, FKA Twigs, Benson Boone, The Original Misfits, Zedd, Beabadoobee, Clairo, Enhypen, solo performances by Lisa and Jennie from BLACKPINK.

Coachella 2025 will take place on April 11-13 and April 18-20. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 22.

And the lineup will look like this:

Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on the evening of 21 November, injuring six residents with varying degrees of severity.

Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Details: Filashkin said that all casualties, aged between 60 and 85, are receiving necessary medical assistance, and one person is in a critical condition.

The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

The attack also caused damage to 11 multi-storey residential buildings, an infrastructure facility, a non-residential building, a gas pipeline and a power line.

The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The city of Kostiantynivka, just as the whole Donetsk Oblast, is currently dangerous for life. I urge everyone to stay safe and evacuate!"

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