Moldovan parliament sets september 28 for parliamentary elections
Moldova's parliament voted on Thursday to set the date for parliamentary elections, which will take place on September 28.
The Syrian Defense Ministry has declared the end of its operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed during the fighting. Public services are resuming, and an investigation into the violence is underway.
The Syrian defense ministry has announced the completion of a military operation targeting forces loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks the end of intense fighting that has taken place over the past three months. The clashes, particularly in Syria’s coastal regions, have resulted in significant casualties, with war monitors reporting over 1,000 deaths, including civilians.
The new leadership, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has stated its intention to unify the country while navigating the complex influence of regional powers. The defense ministry’s spokesperson, Hassan Abdul Ghany, confirmed that public institutions are resuming operations, and efforts are underway to restore stability and security. While the military operation has officially concluded, authorities have stated that additional measures will be taken to address any remaining security concerns.
Reports indicate that the violence has included acts of retaliation, deepening existing divisions within Syrian society. Sharaa has pledged to investigate those responsible for the recent unrest and to hold them accountable. An independent investigation committee has also been formed to examine the events and ensure transparency in the process.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A quiet Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Basilica turned into something extraordinary, as visitors caught a rare glimpse of Pope Francis — not in his familiar white papal robes, but dressed in black trousers and a striped blanket.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has accepted an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Ankara next month. The visit will coincide with the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, which will be held in May.
On April 17th, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Slovenia’s Deputy PM Tanja Fajon to discuss expanding political and economic ties, energy cooperation, the Middle Corridor’s potential, and strengthening links between business communities.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have denied reports of talks with the U.S. over a potential ground offensive in Yemen, dismissing the claims as false and unsubstantiated amid ongoing tensions with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov discussed progress in the delimitation and demarcation of borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as the restoration of transport links between the two countries, during a press conference with Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.
A trilateral meeting between the representatives of the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia was held in Tbilisi, where the sides discussed prospects for regional stability and cooperation.
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