US Energy Department assesses Covid-19 likely resulted from lab leak

The US Department of Energy has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China, according to a newly updated classified intelligence report, CNN reports.

Washington: Crimea is Ukraine, but Kiev must decide how to return it

The US State Department, in a statement marking the ninth anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea, emphasized that "Crimea is Ukraine", reports CNN, quoted by the BBC.

Zelensky vows to bring the Ukrainian flag back to Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his country's claim to the Ukrainian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia back in 2014, DPA reports.

The date of the new meeting of the Commission for European Integration between the Chisinau and Bucharest Parliaments was set

The 11th meeting of the Joint Commission for European Integration between the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Parliament of Romania will take place in Chisinau, between March 27 and 28. The agenda of the meeting was discussed by the parties and representatives of the Government and central public authorities will be invited.

PLDM National Political Council: The formation is preparing for the local elections

The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM) met on Sunday, February 26, in the meeting of the National Political Council, and changes were made in the composition of the Council. Also, with the unanimous vote of the members of the Council, the 10th Extraordinary Congress of PLDM was convened, which will take place on May 27, 2023.

PAS National Political Council was convened

The first PAS National Political Council of this year was convened today. According to the leader of the formation, Igor Grosu, among the topics addressed were the priorities for 2023, overcoming the crises and focusing on the reconstruction road of our country.

China's EU ambassador says EU leaders may visit China by mid-2023

Chinese ambassador to the European Union Fu Cong said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel may visit China in the first half of 2023, China's state-backed Global Times reported, Reuters reports.

Canada announced new military support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced new military support for Ukraine and new sanctions against the authorities in Moscow. Canada has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict and will remain so, the Canadian Prime Minister said during a briefing in Toronto.

Turkey earthquakes: Collapsed buildings investigation widens

More than 600 people are now being investigated in Turkey over buildings that collapsed in the deadly earthquake on 6 February, the government has said, BBC reports.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, on an official visit to Ireland

The Parliament Speaker from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, will pay an official visit to Ireland, from February 27 to March 1 this year, at the invitation of his Irish counterpart.

Several explosions were reported in the Ukrainian city of Kherson

Several explosions were reported Sunday morning in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, with locals reporting an artillery duel between Ukrainian defenders and Russian occupiers, writes RBC. Explosions were heard both during the night and on Sunday morning, some very strong ones being reported around 09:00.

EU has announced additional sanctions against the Wagner Group

The European Union has announced additional sanctions against the Russian-backed Wagner Group for violating human rights in several African countries, reports the BBC. The mercenary organization had already been sanctioned by the EU in 2021.