Monetary policy decision of the NBM: The base rate is maintained at the current level

The National Bank of Moldova will maintain the base rate applied to the main short-term monetary policy operations at the current level of 6 percent per annum. The rates on overnight loans and deposits will also remain unchanged at 8 per cent per annum and 4 per cent per annum, respectively, as well as the required reserve ratio in both lei and foreign currency.

US: Man shot dead by FBI agents for threatening to kill White House leader

A man wanted for months by US authorities for threatening to kill President Joe Biden has been shot dead by FBI agents in Utah, hours before a planned visit to the state by the White House leader, Euronews.co.uk reports.

Ecuador presidential candidate shot at election rally

Fernando Villavicencio, a member of the country's National Assembly, was attacked Wednesday as he left the event in the northern city of Quito. A member of his campaign team told local media that Villavicencio was getting into a car when a man stepped forward and shot him in the head. Current president Guillermo Lasso has vowed that "the crime will not go unpunished", reports the BBC.

Moldovan farmers threaten new protests

Moldovan farmers could take to the streets again from 14 August if the government fails to meet their demands, the Farmers' Force Association says. Farmers cite a "disastrous" situation in the sector, characterised by derisory new crop prices, exorbitant production costs and pressure from creditors.

Russia strengthens its military forces as Finland joins NATO

Russia will strengthen its forces on its western borders following Finland's accession to NATO, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shigu told a meeting of the ministry's governing council today. So-called "threats to Russia's military security require an adequate and timely response," he said, reports Reuters. NATO member Poland, on the other hand, has already announced plans to strengthen its army and also expects significant Alliance forces and weaponry to be deployed to Finland.

Latvia has joined the G7 declaration on "security assurances" for Ukraine

Latvia has joined the G7 declaration in support of Ukraine, Baltic State Prime Minister Kristianis Karinš said. The official pledged long-term support to Ukraine in its war against the Russian aggressor.

Dozens of migrants died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa while trying to reach Europe

Forty-one migrants have died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa, the BBC reports, citing four survivors. According to them, the boat had left Sfax in Tunisia last week and sank en route to Italy. It had been hit by a large wave and only 15 people were wearing life jackets, they said.

Start for Youth Programme: 259 investment projects worth over 41 million lei have been launched

From June 2022 to date, 259 investment projects worth a total of over 41 million lei have been launched under the government's "Start for Young People" programme, the government said in a press release. Thus, young people aged between 18 and 35 who want to start or develop a business can benefit from advisory support and non-reimbursable financing or credit with grant portion.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that expanding the war to the Black Sea would be a "disaster"

The solution to the export of Ukrainian grain to the Black Sea "depends on the countries of the West who must keep their promises," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, Hotnews reports.

Israeli authorities will treat seriously the extradition request of former Moldovan MP Ilan Shor

The extradition of former fugitive MP Ilan Shor, sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova for fraud and money laundering, is a legal decision and will be treated by the Israeli authorities with "utmost seriousness and respect". The statement was made in Chisinau by Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, reports Moldpres.

Politico: Ukraine declares war on Russian ships in the Black Sea

Russian Black Sea ports and ships, including tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil to Europe, could justifiably be attacked by the Ukrainian military as part of efforts to weaken Moscow's war machine, a senior Kiev official warned Monday, as quoted by Politico.

Pakistan: Passenger train derailed, at least 30 people killed

At least, 30 people have been killed and 100 injured after a train derailed in southern Pakistan, a police spokesman has confirmed, as quoted by the BBC.