Air Force: Ukraine downs 17 drones, 1 missile overnight

Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 17 of the 24 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, as well as one Kh-59 guided cruise missile, the Air Force reported on April 8, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns

The Ukraine military acknowledged that the fighting around the frontline city of Chasiv Yar was "difficult" and "tense" but insisted its forces were resisting, AFP reports.

Russia declares federal emergency over floods after dam bursts

Russia has introduced a "federal emergency" situation in the southern Orenburg region, where the Ural river has flooded Orsk and now threatens the main city of Orenburg, AFP reports.

Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza for ‘tactical reasons’

Israel has pulled all of its ground troops out of southern Gaza for “tactical reasons”, the country’s army has said, raising questions about the future direction of the war as Hamas and Israeli delegations travel to Egypt for a new round of ceasefire talks, The Guardian reports.

Volodymyr Zelensky requests the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to approve the new mobilization law

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to "set aside populism" and approve the new mobilization law in the coming days after four months of debate, reports Pravda.com.

EU member states that have introduced temporary border check

The European Union is dealing with an increase in legal and illegal migrant arrivals, spurring some member countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks within what is normally a wide area of free movement - the Schengen zone, Reuters reports.

Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

Nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini has won Slovakia’s presidential election ahead of liberal, pro-western opposition candidate Ivan Korčok, The Guardian reports.

BBC analysis// Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

It has been nearly six months since Hamas fighters broke through from Gaza into Israel on 7 October, killing about 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, BBC reports.

Heathrow Incident: Virgin Atlantic Aircraft Collision, No Injuries Reported

An aircraft owned by Virgin Atlantic collided with another aircraft at Heathrow Airport on Saturday, as confirmed by aviation authorities. According to reports from News.ro, no injuries have been reported.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Israel's Response Sparks International Backlash

The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have criticised Israel for what they deem as inadequate measures to provide humanitarian aid and protect civilian lives in Gaza, as reported by Reuters.

Russian Assault: Kharkiv Region Under Fire, Ukrainian Forces Respond

Russian forces have initiated an assault on the Kharkiv region as of the morning of April 6th.

Transforming Travel: Iasi Airport's Major Upgrade & Green Commitment

Following a significant investment nearing 100 million euros and a span of 16 months of extensive work, Iasi International Airport is embarking on a new era of sophistication and convenience for travellers.