Portugal: Tight race predicted in parliamentary elections

Voters headed to the polls on Sunday in Portugal's parliamentary election, which is expected to be a showdown between two moderate parties, even as the far-right look to grow their influence, DW reports.

Air Force: Ukraine downs 35 drones overnight

Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 35 of the 39 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on March 10, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Pope Francis Urges Ukraine-Russia Negotiations for Peace

Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to exhibit what he referred to as the "courage symbolised by the white flag" and engage in negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the conflict that erupted following Moscow's extensive invasion two years ago, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives, according to Reuters.

Armenia Eyes EU Accession Amid Russia Tensions

Armenia is considering accession to the European Union, stated Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

Orban Urges Trump's Return: Hope for Ukraine's Peace?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with former US President Donald Trump at Trump's official residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

Romania Sets June 9 for European Parliament & Local Elections

The Romanian Government has officially announced June 9 as the date for the European Parliament and local elections, according to Radio România Actualități.

Israel is building a road that divides the Gaza Strip in two. Satellite images

A road built by the Israeli army dividing Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, a CNN analysis of satellite images shows.

Erdogan: We are ready to host a peace summit involving Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again offered his country as a platform for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Ankara-based leader said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Russia can continue war in Ukraine for at least two more years – Lithuania's intelligence

High oil prices, sanctions evasion and state investment are providing Russia with enough resources to fight on in Ukraine at the current intensity for at least two more years, Lithuanian intelligence agencies said in a report on Thursday, Reuters reports.

EU’s largest party endorses Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as EU Commission chief

The European Union’s largest political party on Thursday endorsed Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second five-year term at the helm of the bloc’s powerful Commission, AP reports.

NATO to fly Sweden’s flag on Monday

Sweden will formally join NATO as early as Thursday, two officials with knowledge of the plan told POLITICO.

Norway, Sweden and Finland host Nato military exercises

A first-of-its-kind training exercise involving more than 20,000 soldiers from 13 countries has launched across northern Norway, Sweden and Finland as the region prepares to become a fully Nato territory within days, The Guardian reports.