Russian military says Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow, Leningrad regions

Russia's Defence Ministry said early on Thursday that its air defence units had intercepted and destroyed one Ukrainian drone over the Moscow region and a second over the Leningrad region surrounding the country's second largest city, St Petersburg, Reuters reports.

New American-British attacks in Yemen

The Houthi rebels announced on Thursday that the American and British forces launched a fourth round of strikes in Yemen, assuring at the same time that they will continue their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, reports Agerpres.ro.

Ten Chinese military aircraft have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait

The Ministry of Defense of Taiwan declared, on Thursday, that in the last 24 hours, 10 Chinese military planes crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, News.ro reports.

Donald trump secures decisive victory in Iowa caucuses

In a significant electoral triumph on Monday, Donald Trump secured a victory in the Iowa caucuses, marking the first vote in the U.S. presidential race.

Ukraine risks becoming 'forgotten war', Pope Francis says

Pope Francis is concerned that international attention is shifting away from the nearly two-year-old Russian war against Ukraine, the Ukrainian eastern-rite Catholic Church said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel - governor

Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says, BBC reports.

US, China conclude two days of military talks in Washington

The United States and China wrapped up two days of military talks in Washington on Tuesday, the Pentagon said, the latest engagement since the two countries agreed to resume military-to-military ties, Reuters reports.

Former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration proposes the reconstruction of the energy system of the Republic of Moldova to ensure energy security

In order to ensure the independence and energy security of the Republic of Moldova, the entire energy system of our country must be rebuilt from scratch, declared the former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Alexandru Flenchea, in the show "In Context" on Moldova 1 TV.

Chisinau Council stalemate persists as PAS meeting lacks quorum

Efforts to convene an extraordinary session of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) proved unsuccessful again on Friday, further delaying progress on key matters like the 2024 budget.

Belgorod schools closed as missiles rain from Ukraine

Just hours after extending school vacations due to escalating tensions, the Russian border city of Belgorod found itself once again under fire in a fresh wave of Ukrainian missile strikes on Thursday evening, AFP and Agerpres report.

U.S. Secretary Blinken initiates diplomatic tour amid escalating Israel-Hamas tensions

In a move to address mounting concerns over the Israel-Hamas conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on a new diplomatic tour in the Middle East, starting with a stage in Israel on Thursday, Agerpres reports.

Passenger jet in fiery crash at Haneda airport was cleared to land, Japan Airlines

A passenger jet that collided with a coast guard plane in a catastrophic accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport had been given permission to land, Japan Airlines executives have said, as police reportedly prepared to investigate whether the crash involved professional negligence, The Guardian reports.