Japan quake death toll hits 30

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in central Japan rose to 30 on Tuesday, local authorities said, with 14 others seriously injured, AFP reports.

Strong explosions in Kiev following the launch of Russian missiles

Several strong explosions were heard in Kiev on Tuesday morning, while Russia launched several missiles in the direction of the Ukrainian capital, according to the Ukrainian army, informs Agerpres.ro.

US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier returning to US after extended deployment in Mediterranean

The US Navy is pulling the world’s largest warship, sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, back to the United States as it reevaluates its global force requirements, the US Sixth Fleet said in a statement Monday, CNN reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia suffering heavy losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview published Monday that the notion that Russia was winning the nearly two-year-old war was only a "feeling" and that Moscow was still suffering heavy battlefield losses, Reuters reports.

Israel begins strategic troop withdrawal from gaza, shifting focus in the conflict

In a significant development, Israel has initiated the withdrawal of some troops from the Gaza Strip, marking the beginning of the third phase of the ongoing conflict.

Visa-free: Kosovo takes a big step towards Europe

Kosovo citizens officially gained visa-free entry to the European Union on January 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the nation's international relations.

Israel investigates Hamas-led massacre: Unprecedented legal proceedings

In a significant post-conflict development, Israel is investigating the massacre carried out on October 7, 2023, by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and its affiliated factions.

EU helm shifts: Belgium prioritises Ukraine, future, and unity

Belgium officially took over the rotating presidency of the European Union at midnight today, marking the 13th time the nation has held the mantle, as reported by digi24.ro.

China reiterates reunification, Taiwan holds firm before elections

Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's address affirmed Beijing's unwavering commitment to "inevitable" reunification with Taiwan, marking a firmer tone just weeks before Taiwan's crucial presidential and parliamentary elections.

Amid global tensions, NATO pledges european security

Acknowledging ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană characterised 2023 as a "difficult year."

Iohannis emphasizes Romania's resilience despite challenges in 2023

President Klaus Iohannis acknowledged the significant challenges and uncertainties that Romania will face in 2023 during his annual New Year's address.

Germany braces for more floods: Scholz visits impacted communities

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited flood-impacted areas in Lower Saxony on Sunday, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by heavy rains that have swept across several regions for a week.