Maia Sandu, in Telenesti: "We must preserve peace and freedom"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, participated today, July 7, in the "Hora Sânzienelor" Festival in Telenești, where she emphasized the importance of preserving peace and freedom in order to preserve and celebrate cultural traditions.

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region

Anti-aircraft gunners from the 110th separate mechanized brigade named after Mark Bezruchko shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Donetsk region, writes Hromadske.

At least 11 killed and 8 missing after heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal

At least 11 people died in the last 36 hours in Nepal after heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the Himalayan country, Independent reports.

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads

Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the country on Sunday, with demonstrators blocking roads and picketing at the homes of government ministers, Reuters reports.

EU Foreign Policy Chief issues fresh rebuke to Hungary's Orban

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban drew a fresh rebuke from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday after the nationalist leader attended a meeting of the Organization of Turkic States in Azerbaijan, AFP reports.

Volodymyr Zelensky announces a new strategy to diminish Russia's influence in the Black Sea

Ukraine intends to diminish Russian influence in the western part of the Black Sea through a new national maritime strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, quoted by DPA.

Road accident with minibus taxi claims 14 lives in Ukraine

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced via a post on his Telegram channel that a fatal road accident occurred in north-western Ukraine, resulting in the death of 14 individuals, one of whom was a six-year-old child, DPA reports.

Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections

Polls open in the second and final round of France's snap legislative elections on Sunday with more than 500 seats still up for grabs in the lower-house National Assembly. The vote will also determine France's next prime minister, who will likely come from the party or coalition winning the most seats. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the French legislative elections, AFP reports.

UN General Assembly President on a two-day visit to Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova continues to provide the necessary support to refugees from Ukraine, a country that is fighting bravely against Russian aggression, in order to maintain peace throughout Europe, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at the meeting with the UN General Assembly President, Dennis Francis.

Japan, Cambodia to help remove landmines from Ukraine

Japan will work with Cambodia to remove landmines from Ukraine and other war-torn countries, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said during a visit to Phnom Penh on Saturday, BBC reports.

Hungary cancels talks with German top diplomat Baerbock

Hungary has cancelled planned talks between its foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Office said on Friday evening, DPA reports.

Slovak PM says would have joined Orban on Moscow trip if healthy

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Friday he would have joined his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban on his controversial trip to Moscow if his health had permitted after he was shot in May, AFP reports.