Iran port blast injures 281 near Bandar Abbas

At least 281 people were injured in an explosion that rocked Iran's Shahid Rajai port near the southern city of Bandar Abbas, France 24 reports.

Vatican holds funeral for Pope Francis today

St. Peter's Square at the Vatican opened to the public this morning ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, which is expected to draw approximately 200,000 people and dozens of officials, EFE reports.

Chernobyl 39th anniversary: Sandu urges safety

On the 39th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, President Maia Sandu commented that the wounds caused by that tragedy remain open, adding that "today, we pay tribute to the memory of those who saved millions of lives."

Chernobyl: 39 years since world's worst disaster

Today marks 39 years since the tragic accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, when, following two explosions, massive amounts of radioactive substances were released into the air.

Gagauzia head calls travel ban 'political abuse'

The President of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG), Dmitrii Constantinov, is subject to a travel ban for two months.

Kyiv's reaction key to Russia Easter truce

The Russian Federation is to halt all military operations starting Saturday, April 19, until midnight on April 21.

Holy Fire arrives in Moldova via two churches

The Holy Fire from Jerusalem will also arrive in the Republic of Moldova this year. It will be brought by the delegations of both Orthodox Metropolitanate in the country.

Miraculous Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

The Holy Fire appeared again this year in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, at 2:36 PM. The Fire was brought to the faithful by the Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Moldova famine 1946-47: A deliberate Soviet act

President Maia Sandu asserts that the famine orchestrated by the Soviet regime in 1946–1947 was a deliberate act, a barbaric method intended to subjugate the population.

Stable Easter weather: No rain expected

Nationwide, the sky will be partly cloudy to clear, and no precipitation is expected, according to the State Hydrometeorological Service.

Trump sets deadline for Ukraine peace progress

U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to withdraw from efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine if tangible progress is not made within the next few days, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova, NATO strengthen ties amid Ukraine conflict

On April 15, Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during his brief stopover in the country before continuing on to Ukraine.