Russian sanctions target 54 Britons, including ICC's Karim Khan and UK ministers

Russia has announced further sanctions targeting 54 individuals from the United Kingdom, encompassing key figures such as International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in mid-March. This move comes in addition to a host of British ministers and journalists who have also been included in the sanctions, according to reports from AFP and Agerpres.

Romanian and Ukrainian PMs sign cooperation agreements

The Prime Ministers of Romania and Ukraine, Marcel Ciolacu and Denis Shmygal, signed a number of agreements on Thursday in Bucharest to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

Major fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port

A major fire broke out at an oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port on Monday, according to The Guardian. The terminal, which is Russia's main oil export hub in the region, has a capacity of 119,000 cubic metres and a throughput of 5 million tonnes a year. The fire spread over an area of 1,300 square metres, while firefighters have been fighting the flames for a few hours yet. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Air defence destroys Ukrainian drone in Moscow

Air defence forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone in Moscow early Friday morning, causing no damage or casualties, authorities said, quoted by Agerpres.ro.

Romania and Bulgaria could join Schengen by end of year

The European Commission said Thursday that Romania and Bulgaria are ready to join the Schengen area of passport-free travel by the end of the year.

Sweden raises terror alert level to 4

Sweden has raised its terror alert level from 3 to 4, the second-highest level, in response to a recent increase in threats, according to unnamed sources cited by Reuters.

Latvian President convenes Security Council meeting to discuss border situation with Russia and Belarus

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs convened a meeting of the National Security Council on August 17 to discuss the border situation with Russia and Belarus. The Council is expected to address issues such as the presence of the Wagner Group in Belarus and Minsk's attempts to provoke a hybrid war.

Politico: Russia risks war with NATO in the Black Sea, warns Europe's former top commander

Moscow risks triggering a direct war with NATO by intercepting ships in international waters and trying to impose economic control over Ukraine, warns NATO's former top allied commander in Europe.

Turkey sets new national temperature record

A new national temperature record has been set in Turkey, reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in the southeastern province of Hatay. The record was set in the Hassa district, which is one of the provinces severely affected by the February earthquakes.

Ukraine opens new temporary corridor for ships in Black Sea

A cargo container ship left the Black Sea port of Odessa on Wednesday morning on a new temporary corridor for merchant vessels to and from Ukrainian ports blocked by Russia, the Ukrainian government announced.

Ukrainian drone attack thwarted by Russian air defence

Russia's air defence systems shot down three Ukrainian drones near the Kaluga region, which borders the Moscow region to the north, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Devastating Hawaii wildfire kills over 100 people

The death toll from a wildfire that devastated the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui has now exceeded 100, according to the state's governor, Agerpres.ro reports.