Russian forces bombarded southern Kherson region and other parts of Ukraine

On Sunday, Russian forces bombed the southern region of Kherson and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least two people and injuring 12 others, reports Agerpres.ro.

Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100

The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military labored into Monday to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The toll passed 1,100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides, AP reports.

Israel's president says Iran is partly to blame for Hamas attacks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that Iran is partly responsible for the large-scale attack by Hamas, adding that the war will not end quickly, informs Agerpres.ro.

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.

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 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).

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives green light to Uzbekistan gas imports

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday gave the green light to the import of Russian natural gas into Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a move that comes amid Western sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

Russia calls for immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Russia called on Israel and Hamas to immediately cease fire and show restraint on Saturday, expressing "great concern" after Hamas launched a major offensive against Israel.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Israel-Hamas violence

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday, October 8, to discuss the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, the UN announced on Saturday.

Romania to evacuate Romanians from Israel amid escalating violence

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Saturday that the government is working to evacuate Romanians from Israel, where an escalation of violence has left at least 100 people dead and hundreds more injured.

US expels two Russian diplomats in response to Moscow's move

The US Department of State has declared two Russian diplomats persona non grata, in response to Russia's expulsion of two American diplomats from Moscow in September, a State Department official told RIA Novosti.