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Military spending surpasses the Cold War record. SIPRI

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global defense spending reached a record $2.718 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to 2023. More than 100 countries increased their military budgets.

The Sistine Chapel is closed as cardinals prepare for conclave

28 April, 12:03

One of the main tasks is preparing the Sistine Chapel for the cardinals in red robes.

28 April, 10:53

North Korea officially confirmed the participation of troops in the war in Ukraine

The DPRK has officially recognized the participation of its troops in the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

28 April, 10:41

People in Iran are dissatisfied: Azerbaijani TV channel did not fully present Pezeshkian's words

Last night, on the eve of his official visit to Baku, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave an interview to the Azerbaijani state-run AzTV television channel.

28 April, 9:11

Lavrov and Rubio had a phone conversation

During the phone conversation, a number of other international issues were also discussed. The parties agreed to continue contacts at all levels.

28 April, 8:30

"Zelensky understands the situation and wants to agree." Trump

He added: "He is in a difficult, tough situation. He is fighting against a much greater force."

28 April, 8:00

"The peace agreement should be signed in the coming days." Rubio

He noted that the US will decide on this issue within a week.

25 April, 19:15

The Pope's coffin will be sealed tonight

The coffin of Pope Francis will be sealed this evening at 8:00 PM during a liturgical ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica.

"I didn't discover America by saying that," Klitschko clarified.

25 April, 18:30

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has clarified his words about territorial concessions.

"The EU supports the achievement of a sustainable peace agreement." Kallas

25 April, 15:35

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated in Baku that the EU supports achieving a sustainable Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agreement.