Ukraine Needs $1 Billion to Fix Power Grid After Attacks
The Austrian government will allocate €5 million (around $5.4 million) to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure following Russia's large-scale attack on May 8th.
Watch: Meteorite Causes Dazzling Display Over Portugal and Spain
A meteorite illuminated the night sky over Portugal and Spain last night.
Bogdan Nigai
Israeli Airstrikes Rock Gaza: US Diplomatic Push Amid Conflict
Israeli aircraft and tanks conducted airstrikes in various areas of the Gaza Strip overnight, according to reports from local residents.
Ukraine Sinks Russian Minesweeper in Black Sea
On Saturday night, the Ukrainian military destroyed a Kovrovets minesweeper belonging to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Navy press service, which cited the BBC. The Ukrainian General Staff later confirmed this information.
Helicopter Crash Puts Iranian President Raisi in Danger
UPDATE: The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliev, expressed his sorrow regarding the incident involving the President of Iran and announced that his country is prepared to offer any assistance and support to Iran, reports the IRNA agency.
Carolina Străjescu
Georgia Vetoes Russia-Style Foreign Agent Law
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, welcomed the veto by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of the controversial "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill. This legislation sparked mass protests across Georgia.
Germany Needs €3.8 Billion More to Bolster Ukraine Aid
The German Defense Ministry has announced a pressing need for an additional €3.8 billion to bolster Ukraine's military aid.
Moldova Struggles: Refugees Face Healthcare, Housing Woes
Approximately seven thousand Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war are now settled on the left bank of the Dniester River, according to data from the UN Human Rights Office.
Rodica Mazur
Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say, BBC reports.
Taiwan’s parliament descends into chaos and punch-ups between MPs in ugly scenes during debate
Taiwanese MPs punched, kicked, pushed and shoved each other during a heated debate over a set of reforms in the island’s parliament, writes Independent.
Poland to spend over 2.3 bln euros to fortify eastern border
Poland will spend over 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to fortify its eastern border, the EU’s eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday, AFP reports.
Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region:
Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region since a ground attack launched by Russian forces on May 10, the regional governor said, AFP reports.