Boldurești elections, preliminary results: Serghei Bulicanu receives 610 votes

Residents of Boldurești commune, Nisporeni district were set to vote again on July 20 in the second round of local elections, which featured only one candidate, Serghei Bulicanu. The other candidate, Nicanor Ciochină, was marked as "withdrawn." According to preliminary data from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), 610 voters supported the independent candidate, Serghei Bulicanu.

Hostage crisis: Tel Aviv demands action from leaders

Thousands of people demonstrated in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, calling for the release of all hostages still held by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza aid crisis: 39 Palestinians killed near centers

In the Gaza Strip, 39 Palestinians were killed Saturday by Israeli shelling near humanitarian aid centers.

Vietnam boat tragedy: 38 dead in Ha Long Bay storm

In Vietnam, at least 38 people died after a tourist boat capsized during a storm in Ha Long Bay, Reuters reports. A total of 53 people were on board the vessel.

Ukraine proposes new peace talks amid stalemate

Ukraine has proposed a new round of talks with Russia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Moldova CEC sets 2025 election campaign finance limits

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has established the overall cap for contributions that can be deposited into the "Initiative Group Account" to support independent candidates for deputy, amounting to 57,564 Moldovan Lei (MDL).

Australia delivers first Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The initial consignment of Australian tanks has been delivered to the Ukrainian army.

Romania, Germany boost Moldova support, EU path

Continued support for the Republic of Moldova to prevent its destabilization by Russia, as well as Moldova's European integration, were among the topics discussed by Romanian President Nicușor Dan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the Romanian President's visit to Berlin, according to Digi24.

Moldova's CEC targets parties over financial reporting

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced it has alerted the Ministry of Justice regarding the suspension of activities for the Socialist Party of Moldova and the Force of Alternative and Salvation of Moldova, as well as the dissolution of the Conservative Party and the "ȘANSA" (Chance) Political Party.

Moldova Ex-Minister indicted in France over Interpol red notices

Vitalie Pîrlog, Chisinau's former Minister of Justice and of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), arrested in the United Arab Emirates in mid-June, was extradited and indicted in France on Friday, according to judicial sources cited by the French media.

Syria, Israel agree to ceasefire amid Suweida violence

A ceasefire between Syria and Israel was announced by Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to Turkey.

Russian drone attack kills one in Odesa, Ukraine retaliates

At least one person was killed and three injured after a Russian drone attack on Odesa on the night of July 19 caused a fire that engulfed a residential building, The Kyiv Independent reported.