NATO should be ready for ‘bad news’ from Ukraine, Stoltenberg warns

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the Western military alliance should be ready for bad news from the Ukrainian front as Kyiv continues to defend against Russia's all-out invasion, Politico reports.

Ukraine says exported 7 million tons via Black Sea Corridor

Ukraine said Monday that it had exported around 7 million tons of cargo through the Black Sea despite Russia's blockade — a more than fivefold increase in just over a month, AFP reports.

Israeli army expands operations in Gaza, civilian casualties rise

In a significant escalation, the Israeli army announced the expansion of its operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The move comes as the number of civilian casualties among Palestinians continues to climb, indicating a deepening conflict with ripple effects across the region.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes Romania

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Romania early Monday morning, according to the National Institute for Research and Development in Earth Physics (INCDFP).

Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

In western Indonesia, Mount Marapi erupted on Sunday, ejecting a column of ash into the atmosphere reaching an altitude of three kilometres, according to an official source cited by AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

Ukrainian sugar imports to EU surge tenfold

Imports of sugar from Ukraine to the European Union have surged tenfold in the past season, reaching 413,000 tons, according to data published by the European Commission.

Romania pledges 8 GW of solar by 2030

Romania has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a coalition of countries committed to promoting solar energy. The country aims to install 8 GW of solar capacity by 2030, which would represent 24% of its final gross electricity consumption from renewable sources.

Czech Republic braces for heavy snowfall: travel disruptions expected

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a red warning for heavy snowfall in the South Bohemia (Blatna, Dacice, Milevsko, Pisek, Strakonice) and Vysocina (Moravske Budejovice, Telc) regions, effective from December 2 to 3. Up to 40 centimetres of snow are expected to accumulate during this period.

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.