Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 8, injures at least 21

Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with missiles in the morning of April 19, killing eight people, including two children, and injuring at least 21 others, officials reported, The Kyiv Independent reports.

India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election

Polls opened Friday for the first and largest phase of India’s marathon general election, kicking off a vote in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to win a rare third consecutive term, CNN reports.

Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes

Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan, AFP reports.

Paris Olympics in Shadow: Security Concerns Force Changes

In the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, discussions ideally centred around the picturesque scene envisioned for the opening ceremony: a summer sunset painting the Seine River with fiery hues as athletes gracefully glided by in boats, waving to enthusiastic crowds.

Moldova-Transnistria Tensions Rise Over Peacekeeper Request

The Transnistrian delegation to the Joint Control Commission (JCC) has requested the installation of a new peacekeeping post at the Dubăsari Hydroelectric Plant on the right bank of the Nistru River, according to reports from media outlets in the breakaway region. Chișinău authorities have not yet commented on the request.

Ukraine Needs Air Defense or Faces Defeat: G7

On Thursday, foreign ministers from the major powers of the Group of Seven (G7) issued a warning that Ukraine risks defeat by Russia unless it receives greater air defence capabilities. Meanwhile, Kyiv called for a shift in Western strategy towards the war, according to Reuters.

Moldova Condemns Putin: Urges Action Against Aggression

The Republic of Moldova has backed the three resolutions passed by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), which condemn Vladimir Putin's totalitarian regime's policies and its aggression against Ukraine, Russian dissidents, and democracy.

Moldova's Barbu Prepares to Take Eurovision Stage

On Thursday, April 26, Moldovan singer Natalia Barbu will depart for Malmö, Sweden, to begin final preparations for her performance at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

European Parliament Elections: Impact and Process Explained

The forthcoming European parliamentary elections, slated for this year, are poised to favour both the citizens of the European Union and those of the Republic of Moldova, given our nation's earnest endeavour to attain full membership within the EU.

G7: Geopolitical Conflicts Threaten Global Economy

The G7 group of nations issued a joint statement on the evening of April 17 following a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington.

Ukraine War: Russia Loses Over 50,000 Soldiers

A report compiled by BBC Russia, Mediazona (an independent investigative group), and volunteers monitoring the conflict in Ukraine reveals a dramatic increase in the number of Russian soldiers killed in the war's second year.

EU Grant Boosts Moldova's Labor Market Reforms

The European Union has allocated €2 million to the Republic of Moldova to support the training and development of its labour market.