Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies Reaches 100 Member Universities

Ukraine Secures €10B in Agreements at Gdańsk Recovery Conference

The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk concluded with Ukraine securing over 10 billion (11.4 billion) in international support and investment agreements. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, leading the Ukrainian delegation, reported that 160 agreements were signed covering sectors such as energy, defense, infrastructure, and housing. Key financial packages included a 3.2 billion (3.6 billion) first tranche from the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan and a 3.4 billion agreement with the World Bank.

G7 Countries Provide Ukraine With $45.5 Billion in Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

Countries of the Group of Seven (G7) have provided Ukraine with a total of 45.5 billion in loans financed through proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, according to data from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance cited by RIA Novosti. The total reached that level by the end of May. Majority of Funding Arrived in 2025 According to the ministry's figures, Ukraine received 37.9 billion under the program in 2025.

The World's Best Universities Are Shifting

Every year, U.S. News evaluates thousands of universities worldwide on academic research and reputation. This year's Best Global Universities rankings — covering 2,250 schools across more than 100 countries — drops on June 16. Here's a preview of what the data shows. Overall Scope Beyond the overall global ranking, U.S. News will again publish five regional rankings covering universities in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and Latin America, along with more than 50 country-specific rankings. Countries with the largest representation in the country-specific rankings include Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom....

[Photo] Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and In [...]

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei KatyrinThe President received a detailed report outlining the organization's activities, including:developing a network of regional branches, with 130 chambers comprising about 57,000 member companies;providing assistance to orphanages and childcare facilities via the Primakov Foundation, paying particular attention to the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions;operating the International Commercial Arbitration Court and the Maritime Arbitration Commission, which heard 923 cases in total in 2025, including 337 international arbitration cases;fostering international relations, having established business councils with 76 states, including countries of the Global South, and having opened offices in over 40 countries;issuing certificates of origin, with about 500,000 issued yearly;developing family entrepreneurship: relevant regulations have been adopted in 24 of Russia's constituent entities and over 800 children from family businesses have received business training as part of the Chamber's Hope of Business project;fighting corruption, with approximately 40,000 people taking part in the Business Barometer of Corruption annual survey.

Ukraine signs energy agreements worth nearly €2bn

Ukraine has signed 28 international agreements at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) in Gdańsk, covering the energy sector and securing financing for energy projects worth nearly 2 billion.

Russian youth forum welcomes Namibian competition winner

Namibia has joined the growing African representation at Russia’s leading international youth nuclear forum, the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum. The event focused on building a skilled workforce for the global nuclear power industry. More than 700 participants from 85 countries took part, alongside high‑level delegations from 10 nations. Thousands more joined online through [] The post Russian youth forum welcomes Namibian competition winner appeared first on The Namibian.

Rebuilding Ukraine while it burns — calling it progress: what Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 actually delivered

The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Gdańsk closed with 160 agreements worth more than 10 billion, a 3.4 billion package with the World Bank, the launch of the European Flagship Fund for Ukraine’s Reconstruction, and a new Ukraine Transport Support Fund.

Senior Russian senator warns of 'joint response' if Ukraine attack Belarus

Konstantin Kosachev emphasized that Russia and Belarus were part of the Union State and military allies

4 Korean universities break into global top 20 in THE sustainability rankings

4 Korean universities break into global top 20 in THE sustainability rankings

Russian Foreign Ministry: Armenia Remains Member of Collective Security Treaty Organization

Russian Foreign Ministry: Armenia Remains Member of Collective Security Treaty Organization

President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus

More than 40 of our trade is with member states, and for European Union, Azerbaijan is the main trading partner in the Southern Caucasus,” President Ilham Aliyev said in a joint press statement with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, AzerNEWS reports.

Szeged among the world’s leading universities

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UNEC ranked among the world’s top 301-400 universities

UNEC ranked among the world’s top 301-400 universities

80 Iranian universities in U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings

TEHRAN – The 2026-2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings has included 80 Iranian universities among the world’s 2,250 top universities.

Children are the bellwethers of Ukraine's post-war recovery

Later this week, the Ukraine Recovery Conference, convening in Gdansk, Poland, is expected to host more than 5,000 attendees, including European heads of state, Ukrainian government leaders, ministerial representatives, non-governmental organizations, industry leaders, and subject matter experts.They will collectively commit to supporting the rebuilding and recovery of Ukraine

EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery

The European Union has disbursed the first 3 billion (US3.4 billion) tranche of a 90 billion loan to Ukraine, the country’s prime minister announced on Thursday at the opening of a conference on Ukraine’s post-war recovery in Poland. The conference, attended by key European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is both a fundraising forum and a message to Russia that Ukraine’s Western supporters are in it for a long...

Ukraine Launches 'TrophyLab' Website To Catalogue Captured Russian Weapons

Ukraine has launched TrophyLab, a database containing detailed technical information on captured Russian weapons, allowing approved Ukrainian experts and international partners to study the...

Unimap tersenarai kelompok 201–300 Dunia THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026

ARAU: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap) terus mengukuhkan kedudukan di persada antarabangsa apabila berjaya tersenarai dalam kelompok 201–300 terbaik dunia menerusi Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. Menerusi pencapaian tersebut, Unimap turut berada dalam kelompok lapan universiti terbaik di negara ini secara keseluruhan dalam penarafan THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. Pencapaian ini juga sekali ... Read more The post Unimap tersenarai kelompok 201–300 Dunia THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Alcatel-Lucent and The University of Manchester-Dubai join forces to support leadership and management development globally

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent and The University of Manchester-Dubai, the Middle East branch of the leading global university, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Strategic Talent Partnership focusing on higher education, research, professional development and networking in the Middle East region and globally. Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent [] The post Alcatel-Lucent and The University of Manchester-Dubai join forces to support leadership and management development globally appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Indonesia's Baznas, Turkish NGO deepen Palestine aid partnership

Indonesia’s National Alms Agency (Baznas) and Turkiye-based International Organization for Human Development ...

USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops

USO CEO Michael Linnington says the organization has expanded far beyond its World War II roots, operating at 260 locations worldwide to provide deployed service members with connectivity, comfort and entertainment while strengthening ties to home. Linnington also explained to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini how the USO is still largely funded by public donations and volunteer entertainers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ukraine receives €3.9b under EU defense support program

Ukraine has received 3.9 billion euros from the European Union (EU) as the first loan under a defense support program, the country's finance ministry said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The financing is part of the initial tranche of the Ukraine Support Loan worth 5.01 billion euros, the ministry said in a statement. These funds will be directed to what is critically important for our resilience today: strengthening Ukrainian drone production, the defense industry, and meeting the needs of the Defense Forces, said Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. In 2026, Kiev expects to receive 45 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan, including 28.3 billion euros for defense.

Detailed diagrams of tanks and drones: Ukraine is exposing Russian weaponry online

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry unveiled a website with highly classified analyses of captured Russian weapons and armor that it plans to share with friendly governments and ministries

Five New AFIs Join DBJ’S M5 Recovery Programme

Five additional Approved Financial Institutions (AFIs) have joined the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) M5 Business Recovery Programme. The newly added institutions are JMMB Bank, Victoria Mutual (VM), Victoria Mutual []

LIVE: Ukraine Recovery Conference Opens in Gdansk as Global Leaders Gather

Delegations from around the world gathered in Gdansk, Poland, on Thursday for the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, a major international event focused on rebuilding Ukraine and supporting its long-term economic recovery. #ukraine #poland #europeanunion #gdansk #recovery #worldnews #eu #breakingnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

OIC Calls for Stronger University-Industry Partnerships at Bali Summit

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) highlighted the role of universities and innovation in driving sustainable development during the World University Association for Community Development (WUACD 2026)