Maia Sandu, in Dublin: Moldova's steps towards EU accession and economic cooperation, under discussion

Moldovan-Irish cooperation, the steps that the Republic of Moldova is taking in the process of joining the European Union, but also the involvement of the diaspora were discussed by the Head of State Maia Sandu during a meeting with the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and Prime Minister Simon Harris.

UK will resume funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency

Britain's new Labour government said on Friday it would resume funding to the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA in the first major change in how it will approach the Israel-Palestinian conflict after winning power earlier this month, Reuters reports.

Ukraine: 447 attacks in the last 24 hours on the Zaporozhye region, two people were killed in Bilozerka

The head of the Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported that in the last 24 hours, Russia launched 447 attacks on the region, in 13 localities, Ukrinform reports. Also, on Friday, the Russian army bombed the Ukrainian village of Bilozerka, in the southern region of Kherson, by launching about 40 shells at it.

Fire at Arena Chisinau. Four fire crews battled the flames

A fire broke out today, July 19, at "Arena Chisinau". Four fire crews came on the scene to put out the flames that engulfed an electrical transformer, announces the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).

Trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich resumes in Yekaterinburg. Prosecutors seek 18-year sentence

Prosecutors have asked a Russian court to sentence Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 18 years in prison on espionage charges. The Wall Street Journal, as well as the US State Department, categorically reject these accusations, claiming that they are politically motivated.

Joe Biden faces possible collapse of his re-election campaign after top Democratic Party leaders express no confidence in their nominee

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi each told Biden in separate meetings over the last week that he should reconsider his reelection run or risk losing and dragging the rest of the party down with him. Schumer was “pretty harsh” in his conversation with Biden, said one senior Hill Democrat briefed on the discussion, writes Politico.

London-Chisinau flights delayed due to a global internet outage

Due to a global internet outage, which affects airlines, banks, media around the world, two London-Chisinau flights were delayed. The information was confirmed for Teleradio Moldova by the spokesperson of the Chisinau International Airport, Natalia Cojocaru. Passengers encounter the deficiency at check-in.

A global internet outage affects airlines, banks, media and offices from the United States to Australia

Microsoft users around the world, including banks and airlines, reported widespread outages on Friday, hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing a problem affecting access to apps and services, writes AP.

Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president

Former American President Donald Trump officially accepted his party's nomination for the position of president, for the third time, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, writes CNN, quoted by news.ro. "I proudly accept the nomination for President of the United States," he said.

Stoltenberg: Europe must brace for decade of Ukraine war

Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Europe and NATO must be prepared for a decade of Ukranian war - but the "paradox" of the war in Ukraine is the longer the western military alliance commits to fighting the war, the faster a resolution will be reached.

NATO Launches Ukraine Support Command Center in Germany

A NATO command centre to coordinate support for Ukraine will commence operations in Germany from September, announced NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today at the European Political Community summit, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova Invests Millions in University Upgrades

Moldova State University (USM) has seen significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, with over €5 million invested in modernization efforts.