UNICEF: Children in the Gaza Strip facing malnutrition and disease

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday that after almost three months of war in Gaza, malnutrition and disease are creating a deadly cycle that threatens over 1.1 million children, DPA reports.

Korean border heats up: North shells draw evacuation

South Korea evacuated residents of two islands near a disputed maritime border Friday after North Korea launched over 200 artillery rounds into the sea, escalating tensions in the already fragile peninsula.

Moldova: Stepping stones to EU membership with open programs and grants

Moldova's aspirations for EU membership are receiving a boost with a plethora of opportunities available through the EU NEIGHBOURS East platform.

Tragic fire at German hospital claims four lives, injures ten

A fire that erupted at a hospital in Uelzen, Lower Saxony, early Thursday morning tragically claimed the lives of four individuals and injured at least ten others.

Iowa school shooting: 1 killed, 5 injured in high school attack

A 17-year-old student opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa on Friday morning, killing one sixth-grader and injuring five others before being shot and killed by police.

Moldova Parliament travel: One million spent on global engagements

Moldova's Parliament spent over 1 million Moldovan leu ($55,000) on international travel for deputies and staff in the final quarter of 2023, with major expenses on attending parliamentary assemblies and visiting foreign capitals.

Black Sea nations unite to combat mine threat

Facing the lingering danger of drifting mines from the Ukraine war, three Black Sea nations – Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey – are set to ink a cooperative agreement next week to tackle the growing threat.

Belarus President signs lifetime immunity law, restricting opposition leaders in exile

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a new law granting him lifetime immunity from criminal investigation and blocking exiled opposition leaders from running in future presidential elections, as reported by The Guardian and relayed by News.ro.

North Korea fuels Ukraine war: US targets arms trade

The United States is cranking up pressure on North Korea and Russia, vowing fresh sanctions against anyone abetting their military exchange, as reported by AFP and Agerpres.

Bookshelves bolstered: Gov't donates 5,500 to children nationwide

Moldova's children are in for a literary feast, thanks to the government's successful "Library Under the Christmas Tree" campaign.

Avian influenza concerns rise in Moldova

Concerns over avian influenza (AI) in Moldova are mounting after 25 new outbreaks were detected between December 22nd and January 2nd.

Moldova exits CIS Assembly: February 8th deadline set

Moldova's exit from the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is nearly complete, with February 8th earmarked as the official conclusion.