EU foreign policy chief Kallas confirmed Moldova made sufficient reform progress for accession negotiations, while Ukraine awaits EU action, with Chișinău targeting 2028 treaty signing amid Brussels consensus supporting swift integration.
OCBC reported 5% profit growth amid Middle East tensions, while U.S. unemployment claims rose modestly showing labor stability, Lyft exceeded profit forecasts despite lower ride volumes, Arm shares fell on smartphone market softness, and Al Qaeda-linked insurgents killed approximately 50 people in Mali.
Russia has attacked Ukraine's nuclear infrastructure 155 times during the ongoing war, reviving anxieties about catastrophic nuclear accidents four decades after the Chornobyl disaster, marking an unprecedented threat to regional security.
Ukraine war briefing: Moldova declares emergency after Russian attack cuts key power line
Russia launched a massive aerial bombardment across Ukraine, killing at least five people. The attack involved seven ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 392 drones. Ukraine's air defence units intercepted 25 missiles and 365 drones.
EU Foreign Policy Chief urges quick progress on Moldova's accession to take advantage of a favorable window of opportunity.
A worker was killed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a Ukrainian drone strike, Russia claims.
Moldovan magnate Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison for his role in a massive bank heist.
Romanian president claims decisive cyber support for Moldova elections
Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine with 392 drones and 34 missiles, killing 5. The attack hit critical energy infrastructure, impacting power links to Europe.
EU foreign policy chief Kallas declared the bloc wants to accelerate Moldova's accession talks without setting a formal date, citing government transitions as a fleeting opportunity window while support remains solid.
President Zelensky accused Russia of nuclear terrorism amid ongoing conflict, marking the Chernobyl disaster anniversary while highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to nuclear threats during the war.
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border
Moldova's parliament voted to leave the Russia-dominated Commonwealth of Independent States. 60 out of 101 deputies supported the exit.
Moldova's president emphasizes EU accession as a top priority, guiding both domestic and foreign policy decisions to accelerate integration with the European Union.