Moldova bolsters defences as Russia remains top security threat

Moldova is strengthening its military capabilities and seeking closer ties with the European Union amidst ongoing tensions with Russia, according to Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.

Prisoner swap sparks hope: Russia, Ukraine release hundreds

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a ray of hope emerged on Wednesday with the first prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine in several months, Agerpres reports.

Israel ready 'for any scenario' after strike kills Hamas deputy in Lebanon

The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, stoking fears the war in the Gaza Strip could boil over into wider regional conflict, AFP reports.

More than 100 killed in Iran blasts at event marking general’s death

More than 100 people were killed and scores injured Wednesday in two blasts that struck the central Iranian city of Kerman, emergency services said. Thousands of mourners had gathered there to commemorate Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination in a U.S. drone strike in Iraq in 2020, The Washington Post reports.

Elections in Serbia: The victory of President Vucic's party has been officially confirmed

Full election results on January 3 handed Serbia's ruling party a major victory in the parliamentary and local votes held on December 17, amid demonstrations that triggered thousands to protest alleged fraud, RFE reports.

UK continues to ‘stand steadfastly’ by Ukraine’s side in 2024, PM tells Zelensky

The UK will continue to “stand steadfastly by” Ukraine throughout 2024, the Prime Minister has told Volodymyr Zelensky, writes Independent.

Dumitru Obada is the new president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors

Dumitru Obada was elected today, with the vote of 9 members, as president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors. He will hold the mandate for the next two years. Dumitru Obada said that he wants communication with all the courts.

Number of COVID-19 cases is increasing. Four people died as a result of complications caused by the coronavirus

During the past week, 838 cases of COVID-19 were registered. According to the data presented by ANSP, among children, 86 cases were confirmed. At the same time, four people died as a result of complications caused by the coronavirus. They are two men and two women aged between 42 and 81.

The Republic of Moldova officially became a member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

The Republic of Moldova officially became a member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism- a coordination initiative in situations of crisis and natural hazards. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean on his Facebook page.

Wizz Air has not canceled its flights from Chisinau International Airport. Specifications of the Civil Aeronautical Authority

The low-cost airline Wizz Air, which returned to Chisinau International Airport two weeks ago, does not cancel its flights to and from Chisinau, informs the Civil Aviation Authority. The announcement was made following the spread of erroneous information on some Telegram channels and some news sites, such as that, starting from January 15, 2024, the private operator is canceling its flights operated in the Republic of Moldova.

Russia has launched 300 missiles and 200 drones at Ukraine in the last 5 days. Zelensky asks the West for more anti-aircraft weapons

Russian officials say they have foiled a Ukrainian attack on a border city as the aerial war between the two nations continues to intensify. The officials said a dozen missiles were downed before they could reach Belgorod, where 25 people were killed on Saturday. Ukraine has not commented, BBC reports.

Israel ready 'for any scenario' after strike kills Hamas deputy chief in Lebanon

Israeli forces intensified their bombing of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and told civilians to leave a refugee camp in the north of the Palestinian enclave after the war stretched into Lebanon with the killing in Beirut of the Hamas deputy leader, Reuters reports.