Israel-Hamas//Israeli army bombards Khan Yunis as families of hostages demand deal

On Monday, the Israeli army bombards Khan Yunis, the epicenter of the clashes in the southern Gaza Strip, while the families of the hostages in Israel urge the Netanyahu government to accept an agreement with Hamas to facilitate their release, reports Agerpres.ro.

China landslide buries dozens in Yunnan province

Forty-seven people were buried in a landslide in China’s south-western Yunnan province, state media has reported.

Can Ukraine vote in war? Zelensky's dilemma

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to hold elections during the ongoing martial law, but only if specific challenges are addressed, Unian has reported.

Moldova and Romania forge closer ties to maximise EU funding

Moldova and Romania are strengthening their collaboration to leverage European Union (EU) funding more effectively, according to Sorin Năcuță, Romanian MP and host of the 11th "Boosting EU Funding Absorption by the Republic of Moldova" forum.

Russian-controlled Donetsk hit by shelling

Thirteen people were killed and ten injured in shelling of the city of Donetsk, which is illegally controlled by Russia in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the Donetsk region, said, cited by Reuters.

Moldovan president meets with mayors to discuss local well-being

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with mayors from the Falesti district on January 20 to discuss how to improve local well-being. Sandu said that the European future of Moldova is the only way to achieve this goal.

Government campaign brings books to 50 communities

Over 5,000 books have been collected by representatives of the Moldovan government and are set to arrive in 50 communities across the country.

Moldova seeks reintegration of Transnistria amidst geopolitical uncertainty

Chisinau authorities are intensifying efforts to reintegrate the Transnistrian region within the constitutional framework of the Republic of Moldova, as highlighted by political commentator Mihai Isac in a recent appearance on Radio Moldova's "Parallel 47" program.

Moldova streamlines child benefit access through automation

The National Social Security House of Moldova has announced a significant simplification of child benefit procedures, effective January 1, 2024.

Israelis protest for hostages, Netanyahu's resignation

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets in three major cities on Saturday night to protest the government's handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas, The Times of Israel has reported.

Germany eases citizenship rules

Germany's Bundestag has passed a reform of the country's citizenship laws, making it easier for foreigners to obtain German citizenship while retaining their original citizenship, DW has reported.

Slovakia to block Ukraine's NATO bid, says PM Fico

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has said his country will block Ukraine's bid to join NATO, warning that it could trigger World War III.