Ukraine’s aims to produce long-range missiles and drones “are today a reality” after previously being in the realms of science fiction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Kiev on Tuesday as he honoured Ukrainian scientists. He highlighted the Palianytsia jet-powered drone, which is reported to have been deployed for th
Ecuador’s government will stop rationing electricity nationwide just before the holidays
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s government will stop rationing electricity services just before the holidays, President Daniel Noboa — who was heavily criticized for the cuts resulting in three months of daily interruptions — announced Tuesday. Normal service will resume on Dec. 20. The government attributed the electricity rationing to the worst d
Drone hits IAEA vehicle near Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine
A vehicle belonging to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was severely damaged in a drone attack on the road to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant on Tuesday, IAEA head Rafael Grossi said. The IAEA has experts stationed permanently at the Russian-occupied power plant, which is close to the front line, to monitor the situati
Germany and 15 other EU countries want vapes included in tobacco tax
The Managing Director of the German subsidiary of e-cigarette manufacturer Reymont, Selim Oezder, stands at his company’s stand at the Intertabac trade fair and uses a vape, as the devices are also known. Germany, France and 14 other European Union countries want the the bloc’s tobacco taxation laws widened to include new products like
Argentina monthly inflation seen under 3% in November, but sticky
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s monthly inflation is likely to have remained under 3% in November, near its lowest level of the year but slightly up from the month before, underscoring the challenge for libertarian president Javier Milei to rein in prices. A Reuters poll of analysts published on Tuesday showed a [&h