Russian LNG terminal in Baltic Sea on fire, no casualties

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea in Russia was on fire on Sunday, the regional governor said, according to the Romanian news agency Agerpres.

Tensions rise in the Middle East as four Iranian generals killed in Syrian airstrike

A suspected Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday night tragically claimed the lives of four high-ranking Iranian security officials, further escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East, BBC has reported.

Ukraine rejects peace talks, advisor warns of Putin's expansionist goals

Presidential adviser from Ukraine, Mihailo Podoliak, asserts that Ukraine will not negotiate with Russia, claiming that dictator Vladimir Putin aims to conquer not only Ukraine but also other former Soviet territories, as reported by RBC.

Dutch journalist murder suspects also planned to kidnap PM

A Dutch criminal gang suspected of murdering a Dutch investigative journalist in 2021 also planned to kidnap the Dutch prime minister, according to a witness in the case, CNN has learned.

Bucharest police conduct overnight snow removal patrol & vulnerability checks

Throughout the night of Friday to Saturday, local police in Bucharest undertook a comprehensive patrol focused on snow removal efforts and the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals amidst the city's recent snowfall, as reported by Agerpres.

Moldovan prosecutors target Plahotniuc's assets in France

Last week, searches, witness interrogations, and seizures of various assets owned by Vladimir Plahotniuc took place in France.

Moldova strengthens health and climate change response

The Cabinet of Ministers met today to approve a number of important measures to strengthen the country's health and climate change response systems.

China's population declines for second straight year

China's population declined for the second straight year in 2023, as the birth rate slowed in the face of rising economic pressures and changing social norms, according to official data recently released.

Macron announces crucial security deal with Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will travel to Ukraine in February to finalise a bilateral security agreement. Under this accord, Paris will supply more sophisticated weaponry, including long-range cruise missiles, as reported by Reuters.

Iran strike inflames Pakistan: Children killed, tensions rise

Pakistan on Tuesday condemned an Iranian airstrike that killed two children and wounded three girls in the country's southwestern Balochistan province, CNN reports, as quoted by news.ro.

Putin rejects peace, eyes baltic next

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the door on peace talks in Ukraine, doubling down on maximalist demands for complete surrender and rejecting any compromise, as reported by BBC.

Icy roads in Moldova prompt caution for drivers and pedestrians

Icy patches across parts of Moldova are creating hazardous driving conditions, prompting the Moldovan Police to urge caution for motorists and pedestrians alike.