VIDEO // Russian army accidentally bombed a Russian village, located 150 kilometers from the border with Ukraine

An explosive charge carried by a Russian army plane was accidentally detonated on Tuesday in a village 150 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, AFP and News.ro report.

Ukraine urges faster western arms deliveries

Ukraine on Tuesday called on its allies to accelerate deliveries of weapons after another deadly Russian missile attack, almost two years into Moscow's invasion, AFP reports.

Israel plans to bring workers from the Republic of Moldova to boost its construction sector, left without labor after the Hamas attack

Israel plans to bring in around 70,000 foreign workers from China, India, the Republic of Moldova and elsewhere to boost its construction sector, which has been largely frozen since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, a newspaper reported on Monday, citing a government official, Reuters reports

Japan quake death toll hits 30

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in central Japan rose to 30 on Tuesday, local authorities said, with 14 others seriously injured, AFP reports.

Strong explosions in Kiev following the launch of Russian missiles

Several strong explosions were heard in Kiev on Tuesday morning, while Russia launched several missiles in the direction of the Ukrainian capital, according to the Ukrainian army, informs Agerpres.ro.

US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier returning to US after extended deployment in Mediterranean

The US Navy is pulling the world’s largest warship, sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, back to the United States as it reevaluates its global force requirements, the US Sixth Fleet said in a statement Monday, CNN reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia suffering heavy losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview published Monday that the notion that Russia was winning the nearly two-year-old war was only a "feeling" and that Moscow was still suffering heavy battlefield losses, Reuters reports.

Israel begins strategic troop withdrawal from gaza, shifting focus in the conflict

In a significant development, Israel has initiated the withdrawal of some troops from the Gaza Strip, marking the beginning of the third phase of the ongoing conflict.

Visa-free: Kosovo takes a big step towards Europe

Kosovo citizens officially gained visa-free entry to the European Union on January 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the nation's international relations.

Israel investigates Hamas-led massacre: Unprecedented legal proceedings

In a significant post-conflict development, Israel is investigating the massacre carried out on October 7, 2023, by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and its affiliated factions.

EU helm shifts: Belgium prioritises Ukraine, future, and unity

Belgium officially took over the rotating presidency of the European Union at midnight today, marking the 13th time the nation has held the mantle, as reported by digi24.ro.

China reiterates reunification, Taiwan holds firm before elections

Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's address affirmed Beijing's unwavering commitment to "inevitable" reunification with Taiwan, marking a firmer tone just weeks before Taiwan's crucial presidential and parliamentary elections.