EU rejects US diesel waiver, vows to maintain Russia sanctions

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that suspending US sanctions on Russian diesel will provide Moscow with vital revenue to finance its continuing military aggression against Ukraine.

US lawmakers move to block Russian oil purchases

U.S. lawmakers are preparing a bipartisan bill to ban Russian oil purchases after President Donald Trump eased restrictions on Russian diesel, prompting criticism from Republicans and Ukraine’s allies.

Yandex services crash after strikes hit Russian data centers

Widespread outages hit tech giant Yandex across Russia and several foreign markets on Sunday following a strike against one of its regional data centers in the city of Vladimir.

Kasparov says Trump's policies help Putin

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has warned that US President Donald Trump's policies are helping Vladimir Putin, urging Europe to strengthen its response to Russia's war against Ukraine.

Moldova eyes Ukrainian gas imports as prices soar

Moldova will explore natural gas imports from Ukraine as Kyiv eases export restrictions, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said, acknowledging delays in securing long-term supply contracts.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, injuring at least 30

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Sunday, injuring at least 30 people, damaging hundreds of buildings, and triggering over 100 aftershocks across central provinces, emergency officials reported.

Moldovan grape growers face losses as costs outstrip prices

Moldovan grape growers face mounting operational losses this season as low winery procurement prices and record fuel expenses undermine a projected 15% increase in total grape yields.

Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and injures 309

At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, Saudi authorities said, prompting a suspension of airport operations.

Moldova expands green subsidies as households slash power bills

A Moldovan family in Vatra installed solar panels and battery storage to cut utility bills and feed surplus clean electricity into the grid, supported by a government-backed energy efficiency program.

Chisinau tests green solutions as urban heat raises temperatures

Chisinau faces intensifying summer heatwaves as the capital's average temperature climbed by 1.2 degrees Celsius, driven by rapid urban development and wider regional climate shifts.

Cardiologists warn of thrombosis risks and urge daily mobility

Cardiologist Natalia Sumarga warned of the severe dangers of blood clots during a Radio Moldova interview, urging citizens to recognize risk factors and maintain cardiovascular health through regular physical mobility.

Moldova expands mental health care as youth cases surge

Nearly one in five Moldovan adults reports depression symptoms, yet fewer than two percent seek clinical assistance, public health officials revealed on World Mental Health Day.