US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier returning to US after extended deployment in Mediterranean

The US Navy is pulling the world’s largest warship, sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, back to the United States as it reevaluates its global force requirements, the US Sixth Fleet said in a statement Monday, CNN reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia suffering heavy losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview published Monday that the notion that Russia was winning the nearly two-year-old war was only a "feeling" and that Moscow was still suffering heavy battlefield losses, Reuters reports.

Israel begins strategic troop withdrawal from gaza, shifting focus in the conflict

In a significant development, Israel has initiated the withdrawal of some troops from the Gaza Strip, marking the beginning of the third phase of the ongoing conflict.

Oil: Slow growth meets geopolitical risk in 2024

The outlook for oil prices in 2024 hangs in the balance, with predictions hovering around $80 per barrel.

Holiday homecoming: Moldovans flock back despite border buzz

Thousands of Moldovan citizens are returning home for the winter holidays, filling airports and roads with a bittersweet mix of joy and anticipation.

Moldova's railways: Outdated & hamstrung by war

Moldova's railway network faces a stark reality: much of its rolling stock and infrastructure has surpassed its lifespan, posing safety concerns and hindering efficiency.

Moldova's pensions: More reassessments for extended work

Moldova's National Social Insurance House (CNAS) is broadening its pension reassessment program, offering potential increases to more individuals who continue working past retirement age or contribute additional years towards disability pensions.

Moldova's 373: Jobs boom as businesses embrace investment program

Over 160 entrepreneurs have tapped into Moldova's "373" program, securing investments that fuel job creation and boost employee salaries, the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization reports.

Visa-free: Kosovo takes a big step towards Europe

Kosovo citizens officially gained visa-free entry to the European Union on January 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the nation's international relations.

Israel investigates Hamas-led massacre: Unprecedented legal proceedings

In a significant post-conflict development, Israel is investigating the massacre carried out on October 7, 2023, by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and its affiliated factions.

€23m injects life into Moldova's rail network

The Moldovan State Railway Company (CFM) has identified infrastructure improvement as a top priority for 2024, with plans to rehabilitate key sections of the country's rail network. Director Oleg Tofilat outlined two major projects:

EU helm shifts: Belgium prioritises Ukraine, future, and unity

Belgium officially took over the rotating presidency of the European Union at midnight today, marking the 13th time the nation has held the mantle, as reported by digi24.ro.