Joe Biden faces possible collapse of his re-election campaign after top Democratic Party leaders express no confidence in their nominee
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi each told Biden in separate meetings over the last week that he should reconsider his reelection run or risk losing and dragging the rest of the party down with him. Schumer was “pretty harsh” in his conversation with Biden, said one senior Hill Democrat briefed on the discussion, writes Politico.
London-Chisinau flights delayed due to a global internet outage
Due to a global internet outage, which affects airlines, banks, media around the world, two London-Chisinau flights were delayed. The information was confirmed for Teleradio Moldova by the spokesperson of the Chisinau International Airport, Natalia Cojocaru. Passengers encounter the deficiency at check-in.
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A global internet outage affects airlines, banks, media and offices from the United States to Australia
Microsoft users around the world, including banks and airlines, reported widespread outages on Friday, hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing a problem affecting access to apps and services, writes AP.
Drone attack on Israel’s Tel Aviv leaves one dead and injured people
One person died and dozens were injured following a drone attack on the city of Tel-Aviv, a short distance from the US Embassy. According to Al Jazeera, the attack was claimed by Houthi rebels.
Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president
Former American President Donald Trump officially accepted his party's nomination for the position of president, for the third time, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, writes CNN, quoted by news.ro. "I proudly accept the nomination for President of the United States," he said.
Stoltenberg: Europe must brace for decade of Ukraine war
Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Europe and NATO must be prepared for a decade of Ukranian war - but the "paradox" of the war in Ukraine is the longer the western military alliance commits to fighting the war, the faster a resolution will be reached.
Moldova's Security Key for Europe, Says President Sandu
The security of Moldova is very important for the security of Europe, declared President Maia Sandu at the European Political Community Summit.
Moldova Revamps 9th Grade Exams After Failing Grades
The Ministry of Education and Research in Moldova has announced an additional testing period for the 9th grade exam, scheduled for August 19-23.
Flash Flood Risk Today as Storms Hit Moldova
The National Weather Service has issued a Yellow Warning for severe weather today, July 18, between 3:30 PM and midnight.
Moldova Drought: Farmers Face Crisis After Crop Devastation
A severe drought has ravaged cornfields in southern Moldova, with losses ranging from 70 to 100 percent for corn and 60 to 80 percent for sunflowers, according to scientific assessments.
Ursula von der Leyen Re-elected as European Commission President
President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, addressed a message of congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen, newly re-elected as President of the European Commission. In this context, the head of state affirmed that Moldova will continue its cooperation with the European Union in all areas.
Moldova Gets €26M for Green Social Housing
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is providing Moldova with €26 million (€6 million grant, €20 million loan) to fund the construction or renovation of energy-efficient social housing, student dormitories, and nursing homes.