Iceland: Emergency declared over volcano eruption concerns

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes raised fears of a volcanic eruption, BBC reports.

Gaza in spotlight as Saudi Arabia hosts ‘extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit’

Saudi Arabia said Saturday it will host an extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu agency reports.

Heavy rains flood homes and crops in northern France

Days of heavy rains in northern France have caused local rivers to overflow and flood houses and fields, prompting the evacuation of residents, with some having to be airlifted to safety, Reuters reports.

Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu discussed with the Minister of State for Europe, Laurence Boone, ways to speed up the EU accession process

The methods of boosting the accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union were discussed during the meeting of the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, with Laurence Boone, Minister of State for Europe of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The talks between the two officials took place in Paris, on the sidelines of the Peace Forum.

Biden and Xi meeting set for next week

President Biden’s highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for next Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, senior US administration officials said, setting up a test of whether the two men can slow a downward spiral in relations at a moment of heavy global turbulence, CNN reports.

Inflation index in the Republic of Moldova has been decreasing recently

According to official data, the prices of vegetables and fruits, in October, increased by more than 9% compared to the same period last year. Dairy products are more expensive by almost six percent, and bread by more than 4%. However, a discount of more than 19 percent was recorded for vegetable oil.

Other 9 Moldovans were evacuated from Gaza

Another 9 Moldovan citizens were evacuated this morning from the Gaza Strip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE). The institution also points out that there are still 9 people left on the waiting list, and there are still people who have yet to make a decision whether they want to be evacuated or not.

Domnica Manole is the new president of the Constitutional Court

Domnica Manole was elected today as President of the Constitutional Court, with a majority of votes, reads a press release from the institution.

France delivered the first batch of assistance to the National Army of the Republic of Moldova

The first batch of assistance from the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France for the National Army has arrived in Chisinau, informs the Ministry of Defense. It was delivered by air, with an aircraft belonging to the French Air Force.

Surgeons in New York announce world's first eye transplant

Surgeons have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant – although it’s far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye, The Guardian reports.

Israel not planning to conquer, occupy or govern Gaza - PM

Israel’s prime minister says the country is not seeking to conquer, occupy or govern the Gaza Strip after its war with Hamas ends, BBC reports.

The price of electricity could be reduced. ANRE will approve the new tariffs today

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) will examine in the meeting on Friday, November 10, the regulated prices for the supply of electricity as a result of the actions of two suppliers.