Heavy snow brings chaos to southern Germany as Munich suspends flights

Heavy snowfall has brought chaos to parts of southern Germany, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich, AFP reports..

US pledges $3 billion for Green Climate Fund at COP28

The United States has pledged $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday in Dubai at the U.N. COP28 climate summit, Reuters reports.

Poland extend border controls with Slovakia to stem illegal migration

Poland will extend temporary controls on its borders with Slovakia until Jan. 2, 2024, in response to continuing efforts by migrants to enter from Slovak territory, Reuters reports.

Ukraine's Ex-President says he was blocked from leaving country

Ukraine's ex-President Petro Poroshenko said he had been stopped from leaving the country on Friday morning in what he described as a politically motivated bid to disrupt his work, Reuters reports.

MAE: A hostage from the Gaza Strip with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, has died

The Israeli authorities informed about the death of a person with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, held hostage in the Gaza Strip, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) from Bucharest.

European federation rejects gymnasts from Russia, Belarus

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year's Olympics, AP reports.

Qatar calls on international community to act quickly to end violence in Gaza after Israeli bombardment resumes

Qatar, which is the main mediator between Israel and Hamas, called on the international community to act quickly to end the violence in the Gaza Strip after the resumption of Israeli bombardment today, France Press reports. Qatar's Foreign Ministry stressed that the bombings complicate mediation efforts and increase the humanitarian catastrophe.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces, AP reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for fortifications in key frontline areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for faster construction of fortifications in key sectors under pressure from Russian forces, particularly in eastern Ukraine, the focal point of Moscow's advances 21 months into its invasion, Reuters reports.

Israel resumes fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The truce has expired and has not been extended. The Israeli military has announced that it has resumed fighting against Hamas in Gaza and accuses the group of violating the ceasefire and attacking Israel. Bombings happen in the north of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli army intercepted a rocket launched from the enclave, reports Digi24.ro.

Negotiators are trying to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas

Negotiators are working frantically on Friday to extend the pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, while a senior Israeli official reiterated plans to resume the war if the Palestinian military group does not agree to release more hostages, reports News.ro.

NATO allies pledge to boost arms supplies for Ukraine

Amidst mounting concerns over dwindling arms supplies for Ukraine, NATO allies have pledged to ramp up production to meet the country's urgent needs in its ongoing defence against Russia's invasion.