Gaza pauses fighting for polio vaccination amid WHO effort

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate pauses in the fighting in Gaza, divided by zones, over the course of three days, to facilitate the vaccination of 640,000 children against polio.

Romanian FM warns of intensified Russian hybrid threats in region

The intensification of Russia's hybrid actions against states in our region is evident, Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu stated on Thursday in an interview with AGERPRES.

Putin to visit Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the "illegal deportation" of Ukrainian children will travel to Mongolia on Tuesday.

Kyiv urges EU action amid Russian air attacks and weapon delays

Kyiv requests EU countries to deliver the promised weapons and to allow it to strike military installations within Russia to prevent further attacks. However, in Brussels, there is no consensus on these matters, according to DW.

China spares EU cognac from tariffs amid electric vehicle talks

China will not impose provisional anti-dumping measures on Cognac imported from the European Union Beijing's response follows its earlier threat to investigate the trade practices of certain dairy products from the European Union, particularly cheeses, milk, and cream.

EU ministers meet in Brussels amid tensions with Hungary

A special informal meeting of the EU foreign ministers is taking place today in Brussels, followed by a meeting of the 27 EU defence ministers on Friday, the 30th.

Pavel Durov’s arrest triggers international diplomatic storm

On Wednesday, French authorities charged Pavel Durov, the General Director of Telegram, with six counts related to illicit activities on the app.

Telegram founder under fire: Legal battles and global concerns

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been released from police custody in France and transferred to a Paris court for hearings, ahead of a potential indictment, according to information from prosecutors provided to CNN.

Record-breaking heat waves hit Europe, worsening poverty impact

The heat waves in Europe, which are intensifying, becoming more frequent, and lasting longer each year, have resulted in tens of thousands of deaths in recent years.

Romanian government plans to acquire Giurgiulești Port from EBRD

The government in Bucharest is discussing a memorandum in its Wednesday meeting concerning the purchase of the Giurgiulești Port on the Danube in the Republic of Moldova from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), according to g4media.ro.

Russian regions hit by drone attacks; oil depots ablaze

The Russian region of Rostov was targeted by drones on the night of Wednesday, August 28th.

Romania backs Victor Negrescu for key EU Commissioner role

Last week, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu proposed Victor Negrescu, a PSD MEP, for the position of European Commissioner representing Romania during a meeting in Brussels with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.