Employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Russia, declared persona non grata. MFA reacts

An employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow was declared persona non grata on the territory of the Russian Federation. The note of protest was sent to the ambassador of our country in Moscow, Lilian Darii, who was summoned on August 6 to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Drone attack in northern Israel: At least six people were hospitalized

Hezbollah attacked with drones in northern Israel and injured six people, reports The Times of Israel.

Tensions in the Middle East: Missile attack on a US base in Iraq

At least five US personnel were wounded in an attack on a military base in Iraq, US officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for possible further attacks by Iran and its allies following the killing last week of some top members of the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, informs Reuters.

Conductor Cristian Spătaru, appointed artistic director at the "Maria Bieșu" National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Conductor and composer Cristian Spătaru was appointed artistic director and permanent conductor of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (TNOB) "Maria Bieșu".

Iran warns Israel of its attack plans

Iran has issued a warning about its intention to attack Israel. Such a strike is intended to be a response to the removal of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says, RBC-Ukraine reports. "Iran has informed us that it intends to attack Israel," says the official.

Tarom suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Amman and Beirut

The Romanian national company Tarom has announced that it is suspending flights to Tel Aviv (Israel), Amman (Jordan) and Beirut (Lebanon) starting August 6 for security reasons. Flights could be resumed on August 13, depending on developments in the region, writes Romania-Insider.com.

Bulgaria is heading for new early elections, after yet another failure to form a majority

Bulgaria is heading to the seventh round of legislative elections in the last three years, after the third party tasked by President Rumen Radev to form a governing coalition returned the mandate on Monday, failing to get the necessary support for a majority, Reuters and EFE agencies report.

Prime Minister of Bangladesh resigned and left the country by helicopter

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday afternoon, ending a 15-year rule that has faced violent opposition in recent months. Hasina's resignation was officially announced in a TV speech by Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, reports The Washington Post. An acting government will be formed in the coming weeks.

Gold medalist Thomas Ceccon prefers to sleep on the grass in the park than in the Olympic Village

Italian swimming champion Thomas Ceccon has been spotted sleeping on the grass outside his Olympic Village accomodation after complaining about the uncomfortable beds and lack of air-conditioning, reports Sky News Australia. Ceccon hit the headlines this week after complaining about conditions in the Olympic Village despite winning two medals at Paris 2024.

Baerbock believes that US missiles in Germany will "deter" the Russian Federation

The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, one of the leaders of the environmentalist party in the governing alliance, recently said that it is necessary to create a military system to deter Russia, which would protect not only Germany, but also Poland, the Baltic countries and Finland, reports DW.

US Secretary of State warns Iran and Hezbollah could soon attack Israel

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, told his colleagues from the countries of the G7 Group that Iran and Hezbollah's attack on Israel could begin on Monday, Unian writes.

PAS deputy Iurie Păsat died after being stung by a wasp

The deputy of the Action and Solidarity party (PAS) Iurie Păsat died this morning, at the age of 51. The announcement was made by the political formation, on social networks. According to the source, the death occurred due to an anaphylactic shock caused by wasp stings.