Farewell to Anatol Latîsev! The folk singer’s funerals today

The funeral procession of the folk singer Anatol Latisev is heading to the Central Cemetery on Armeneasca Str, where the artist's funeral will take place.

Attack in Kursk region: At least five people died and more than 20 were injured

Fighting continues in the Kursk region, in southwestern Russia, the BBC reports. At least five people were killed and more than 20 were injured, Russian media reported.

Perinatal Center in Ungheni receives modern equipment worth 4 million lei

The Perinatal Center within the Ungheni District Hospital was recently equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, worth over 4 million lei. The new medical equipment was purchased and was donated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support of Great Britain. This donation is part of a wider humanitarian response to improve sexual and reproductive health for refugees and the local population.

Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 attack, is the new leader of Hamas

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau, elevating the hardline militant to the group’s leadership after the assassination in Tehran of its previous political leader. Sinwar’s appointment was announced in a brief statement by Hamas on Tuesday that was aired on pro-Hamas Iranian state media channels, reports The Guardian.

Over 150 tons of dangerous chemicals, evacuated from the Transnistrian region

154 tons of dangerous chemicals were evacuated from the Transnistrian region. They were collected from several electrical substations and a factory that, after the invasion of Ukraine, continued to deliver goods to Russia, although it was forbidden to do so. The substances were transported to Germany and will be incinerated.

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.