Explosion in a block of flats in Sibiu, Romania: Two people died

Two people died in an explosion today, followed by a fire, in an apartment block in Sibiu, Romania, writes Agerpres.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy stops over in Poland to award two volunteers

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded two Polish volunteers state awards during a stopover on Saturday, but did not meet any officials as relations between the two countries are strained over grain imports, Reuters reports.

Armenia urges UN to send mission to Karabakh to monitor rights

Armenia on Saturday urged the United Nations to send a mission to ensure the safety of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh after the territory was seized back by Azerbaijan, which promised to respect minority rights, AFP reports.

MEPs approved the European Council’s decision to increase the number of European Parliament seats

The number of MEPs will increase in 2024 to reflect demographic changes in the EU since 2019, reads a press release of the European Parliament.

2.8 million people affected by Morocco earthquake, minister says

Morocco's earthquake has damaged 2,930 villages nestled in the High Atlas mountains, home to a total population of 2.8 million people.

Russia plans huge defense spending hike in 2024, Bloomberg

Russia sees surging oil and gas revenues helping to replenish its National Wellbeing Fund in the next three years, even as it plans massive hikes in defense spending for its war in Ukraine and wrestles with a price cap on crude sales imposed by Kyiv’s allies, Bloomberg reports.

Russia calls temporary halt to gasoline, diesel fuel exports

Russia on Thursday announced a ban on exports of gasoline and diesel fuel, aiming to stabilize rising domestic prices and improve the country’s fuel supply, AP reports.

Ukraine's attack on Russian Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol leaves several dead and wounded, including Russian generals

Following Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, at least 9 people were killed and 16 wounded, including Russian generals, said the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate Kriilo Budanov. However, he did not specify whether Western-made missiles were used to attack.

Ukrainian forces strike Russian Navy headquarters in Sevastopol

A missile attack took place on the headquarters of the Russian Navy in Sevastopol, Crimea, on the afternoon of September 22. A large number of ambulances were seen at the scene, said the alleged governor of the city, Mikhailo Razvozhaev, quoted by Unian.

Ukraine grain ship departs for Egypt, defying Russian blockade

A ship loaded with grain has departed from a Ukrainian port bound for Egypt, Ukrainian authorities announced on Friday, noting that it is the second time this week that a civilian ship has used a maritime corridor established by Kyiv to bypass the Russian blockade and threats, according to AFP and Agerpres.

Biden: No alternative to continued US support for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Thursday assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, of the United States' ongoing support, and said there was no "alternative" for Congress but to vote in favour of continued aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine, Poland to meet to discuss grain export dispute

Ukraine and Poland will hold talks in the coming days to resolve a dispute over the export of Ukrainian grain through Poland, the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday.