Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China to meet Xi Jinping

China this week welcomes representatives of 130 countries for a forum of President Xi's landmark project, the Belt and Road Initiative, that Beijing is using to extend its global influence, AFP reports.

Police shoot dead suspected gunman accused of killing 2 Swedes in Brussels

A gunman suspected of killing two Swedish nationals in a terrorist attack in Brussels has died after being shot by police, bringing an end to an overnight manhunt, CNN reports.

The Republic of Moldova will receive about 400 million euros, within the Support Platform

The Republic of Moldova will receive more than 400 million euros to develop its key areas such as the energy sector, but also for the further implementation of the reforms necessary for EU accession. The announcement was made by the foreign ministers of France and Germany, during the 4th edition of the Moldova Support Platform, hosted for the first time by our country on Tuesday. More than 30 states and dozens of international organizations participate in the meeting, which aim to mobilize the necessary help in three main directions in the development of the country - budgetary support, the creation of an Infrastructure Fund and the Residential Fund for energy efficiency.

Poland's ruling conservatives lose majority in parliament

Three opposition parties that vowed to restore democratic standards in Poland together won over 54% of the votes in the nation's weekend parliamentary election, putting them in a position to take power, according to a complete ballot count reported Tuesday, AP reports.

King Abdullah on Gaza: 'No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt'

Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday warned against trying to push Palestinian refugees into Egypt or Jordan, adding that the humanitarian situation must to be dealt with inside Gaza and the West Bank, Reuters reports.

European officials gathered at the Moldova Support Platform announce financial support for social projects and energy development

The Moldova Support Platform has become an instrument that helps our country go through several crises and face challenges, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu. The head of diplomacy from Chisinau emphasized that the previous editions of the Platform resulted in remarkable results and indispensable support for our country.

Dorin Recean: "We want to create a solidarity fund aimed to attract financial resources and share experience"

The authorities in our country aim to create a solidarity fund, which will be both an accumulation of financial sources and an exchange of experience between states, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean in his speech at the opening of the Moldova Support Platform.

Maia Sandu: We want even more Czech investments to contribute to our energy security

Present at the Moldovan-Czech business forum, held in Prague, President Maia Sandu expressed the desire of the Republic of Moldova to deepen cooperation in the energy sector and called on Czech investors to come to our country.

Moldovan citizens in the Gaza Strip request assistance, including evacuation. The crossing point to Egypt remains closed

50 Moldovan citizens from the Gaza Strip requested assistance, including evacuation. According to Prima Sursa, the Government of the Republic of Moldova is striving to evacuate the 50 Moldovan citizens from the Gaza Strip, but the Rafah crossing point, on the border with Egypt, remains closed.

American President Joe Biden to visit Israel and Jordan

President Joe Biden will make an extraordinary wartime visit to Israel this week as he seeks to demonstrate staunch support for the country as it works to eliminate Hamas while also pressing for ways to ease humanitarian suffering in Gaza, CNN reports.

Iran warns of 'pre-emptive action' against Israel

Iran warned on Monday of a possible "pre-emptive action" against Israel "in the coming hours", as Israel readies for a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip, The Times reports.

Brussels shooting: 'Europe shaken' after two Swedes shot dead

Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead and a third person injured in Brussels, in an attack which prosecutors are treating as terrorism, BBC reports.