North Macedonia's Prime Minister, after the Kocani nightclub tragedy: It is a difficult and sad day
North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, announced on Sunday that the government is "fully mobilized and will fight the consequences and determine the causes of the tragedy" at a nightclub, News.ro reports.
Daniela Savin
Trump talks with Putin about ending war and Kursk region crisis
American President Donald Trump stated that he had a "very good and productive" phone conversation with Vladimir Putin.
Moldovan citizens warned about severe weather in Italy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Moldova has issued a warning to Moldovan citizens currently in, transiting through, or planning to travel to Italy regarding severe weather events expected to affect several regions.
Eliza Mihalache
Canada challenges US steel tariffs at WTO
Canada has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States, challenging the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, Reuters reports.
Trump discusses Ukraine ceasefire talks with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is engaged in serious discussions with Russia regarding the end of the war in Ukraine.
Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.
Trump threatens 200% tax on European wines over whiskey tariffs
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tax on all wines and other alcoholic beverages imported from Europe unless the European Union removes its planned 50% tariff on American whiskey, according to Reuters.
Bogdan Nigai
Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers
A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.
G7 ministers meet in Canada amid growing U.S. tensions
The foreign ministers of the G7, consisting of the major Western democracies, are meeting today in Canada, following seven weeks of escalating tensions between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump due to the changes he has made in foreign policy concerning Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs, Reuters reports.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for ceasefire talks
Steve Witkoff, a trusted envoy of the U.S. President Donald Trump, will visit Moscow this week to discuss a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine with Russian officials, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by AFP and Agerpres.
COVID origin: German intel points to Wuhan lab
The COVID-19 pandemic may have originated from a virus leak at a laboratory in Wuhan, China, according to a 2020 report by the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), cited by Süddeutsche Zeitung und Zeit.
Canada imposes 25% tariffs on U.S. imports amid trade dispute
The Canadian government announced on Wednesday trade countermeasures against the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Agerpres reports, citing EFE.