UN Security Council members condemn Hamas for Israel attack, but not unanimously

Numerous members of the UN Security Council denounced the Hamas terror group on Sunday over its massive assault on Israel but the United States regretted a lack of unanimity, AFP reports.

War in Israel// World leaders react to tensions in the Middle East

Following the surprise attack by the terrorist group Hamas on Israel, world leaders reacted in different ways. While some states strongly condemned Hamas, others called for an end to the violence. Meanwhile, more than 700 people have been killed in Israel since the rebellion began, including 260 at a music festival. More than 400 others died in Gaza in an Israeli response. According to CNN, the Israeli Air Force says it struck more than 500 "terrorist" targets in Gaza overnight.

Candidate of PNM for mayor of Chisinau presents his electoral program

The candidate of the Moldovan National Party (PNM), Dragoș Galbur, presented his electoral program to his colleagues and supporters. He said that he will strive to "make a better Chisinau".

CEC: Electoral candidates must suspend their activity during the electoral campaign

Electoral contestants who fall under the provisions of art. 16 para. (3) of the Electoral Code must suspend their activity from the position they hold, from the moment the electoral campaign begins, informs the Central Electoral Commission.

Several Moldovan MPs participate in the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova participates in the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The meeting takes place in Strasbourg, between October 9-13.

Israel closes schools, delays university year amid war

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that schools across the country would remain closed for the coming days. The restrictions will remain in place until 6pm on Tuesday, but could be extended due to the ongoing war, according to The Time of Israel.

Moldova needs to increase its presence in EU institutions, experts say

Moldova needs to increase its presence in European Union institutions, including the European Parliament, in order to better understand the EU's decision-making process and to advocate for its interests, experts told Radio Moldova.

Platforma DA launches election campaign in Moldova

The Platforma DA party launched its election campaign on Sunday for the November 5 local elections, both in Chișinău and across the country. The party’s candidate for mayor of Chișinău, Victor Chironda, urged people to vote for a European Chișinău.

Israel declares official war against Hamas

Israel's security cabinet announced on Sunday that the country is officially at war with the Hamas terrorist group and can undertake "significant military activity."

Turkey, China, UN call for end to violence in Israel-Palestine conflict

Ankara, Beijing, and the United Nations have all called for an end to the violence between Israel and Palestine, which has killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands more.

Russia tries to stop Moldova'\s EU bid, says PM

Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean has accused Russia of trying to stop the country's bid to join the European Union.

Russia to use Hamas attack to distract from Ukraine war

The Kremlin is likely to use the recent attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel to promote narratives aimed at reducing US and Western support for Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).