G20 summit fails to condemn Russia in Ukraine statement

India is hosting the G20 Summit this weekend, attended by the leaders of the world's 20 most powerful economies. At the meeting, the host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced that consensus had been reached on the summit's final declaration.

India considers changing English name to 'Bharat'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the G20 summit in New Delhi on Saturday behind a sign with the name of his country in Hindi, "Bharat", according to France Presse

Romania increases security measures at borders after drone incident

The Romanian and Ukrainian defence chiefs discussed the incident involving the drone parts found on Romanian territory, the Romanian Ministry of Defense (MAPN) announced on Saturday.

Cyclone Daniel devastates Greece, leaving at least 6 dead

At least six people have died and dozens of others are missing after Cyclone Daniel brought torrential rain and flooding to Greece, the country's worst natural disaster since 1955.

Cuba arrests 17 in human trafficking ring that lured young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Cuban authorities have arrested 17 people allegedly involved in a human trafficking ring that lured young Cubans to serve in the Russian army on the Ukrainian front, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian survivor tells Blinken of horrors of Russian occupation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited a school in Yahidne, Ukraine, on Thursday where Russian soldiers held local Ukrainians prisoner, tortured them, and left several to die, CNN reports.

US announces $600 million in new military aid for Ukraine

The United States announced on Thursday $600 million in new military aid for Ukraine, including de-mining equipment and various types of ammunition, according to AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

New legislation proposed to punish drunk drivers more severely

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu is calling for tougher penalties for traffic violations in the wake of multiple recent accidents. He urged the Committee on National Security, Defense and Public Order to hold discussions on the matter with all the institutions responsible in the field.

Zelensky appoints new defence minister, Umerov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced Rustem Umerov as the new defence minister. Umerov, a prominent member of the Crimean Tatar community, is tasked with strengthening the Ukrainian military and leading it to victory in the ongoing war with Russia.

Japan launches spacecraft to reach the Moon

Japan is aiming to become the fifth country to reach the surface of the Moon. A rocket carrying a lunar lander launched from a space centre in the southern part of the country. After three delays in August due to unfavourable weather, the spacecraft was successfully launched on Thursday morning, BBC reports.

NATO closely monitoring situation after Russian drone debris found in Romania

NATO has expressed strong solidarity with Romania after pieces of a Russian drone were found on Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine, Digi24 reports.

Russia attacks Ukrainian ports, injures one

Russian drone attacks have damaged infrastructure and injured one person in the Odessa region of Ukraine, according to local officials.