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MApN: Elements of a possible drone, identified in the Big Island of Braila

Romania's Defence minister Vasile Dîncu has resigned

Some 700 Romanian soldiers participate in a joint training exercise

A military drone has crashed near Câmpia Turzii

Romanian ambassadors to Chisinau and Kyiv, appointed

Romania's president Klaus Iohannis has signed the Offshore Law

Russia has declared personae non gratae ten Romanian diplomats in Moscow

Klaus Iohannis, on Russian oil and gas imports ban: Romania is ready

Florin Cîţu: Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Romanian Parliament Monday, at 19.00

Klaus Iohannis has had a conversation with Joe Biden at the extraordinary NATO [...]

People arriving from Ukraine to Romania are exempt from quarantine

Morning headlines – February 17th 2022

US election 2020

Morning Briefing: May 8, 2025 Related news aa.com.tr - 08.05.25

North Carolina Supreme Court 2024 race finally over: Republican concedes to Democrat upi.com - 08.05.25

U.S. to seek death penalty in inmate's murder upi.com - 08.05.25

Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee, replaces her with Stanford grad, doctor upi.com - 08.05.25

Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue now new U.S. ambassador to China upi.com - 08.05.25

Nagorno-Karabah 2020

Începe Festivalul Filmului European 2025: cinema, diversitate, dialog https://www.news.ro - 06.05.25

Humanitarian aid restrictions may violate US law, US Democrats say https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 06.05.25

The future of drones. Lessons for Romania from the Nagorno-Karabakh war Mediafax - 15.01.21

The Caucasus conflict. Some questions that were never asked Mediafax - 10.12.20

The Yasuhi Akashi Plan moved to the Caucasus. The reminiscences of a post-imperial nationalist generation in Nagorno-Karabakh Mediafax - 23.11.20

Coronavirus / COVID-19

Commentary: AI is taking entry-level jobs. Who will train the next generation of workers? https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 08.05.25

Better coverage, but exploited for crime? Southeast Asia confronts Starlink internet dilemma https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 08.05.25

Condamnaţi definitiv pentru vaccinări fictive împotriva COVID-19 http://www.gds.ro - 08.05.25

Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee, replaces her with Stanford grad, doctor upi.com - 08.05.25

Eurodeputații vor un buget UE mai mare pentru contracararea crizelor. „Fără venituri noi, programele UE se vor confrunta cu tăieri, sau contribuabilii vor trebui să suporte povara” http://www.hotnews.ro - 07.05.25

The Alexei Navalny case

Vinul zilei: un Sauvignon Blanc de la o cramă din România, dominat de flori de câmp, ardei verde și nuanțe minerale. De asociat cu brânzeturi de capră, carne albă, fructe de mare, paste sau salate https://www.profit.ro - 05.05.25

European ‘warmongers’ working to undermine Trump’s peace efforts – Russian intel https://www.rt.com - 24.04.25

SUA-IRAN

Outsourcing war: British mercenaries now run America’s front lines https://www.rt.com - 25.04.25

2021 POLITICAL OUTLOOK: The US foreign policy - Part I Mediafax - 24.11.20

Imagination exercise – the Biden Administration and the post-Trump world Mediafax - 16.11.20

D.S.M. WEEKLY REPORT - Main Political and Military Developments (WEEK 26 of 2020) Mediafax - 30.06.20

D.S.M. WEEKLY REPORT - Main Political and Military Developments (WEEK 3 of 2020) Mediafax - 21.01.20

Syria

EU would pursue ‘gradual lifting of sanctions’ on Syria, French president says Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

Syrian President Sharaa arrives in Paris, his first visit to Europe since taking office Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

OPINION - The Democratic Party and Türkiye: Neocon rhetoric, self-imposed blinders Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

Russian forces in Syria face sabotage: Moscow urgently appeals to new Syrian leadership uawire.org - 07.05.25

CONCLAV. Cea mai mare diversitate geografică. De unde sunt cardinalii care îl aleg pe noul papă? https://www.news.ro - 07.05.25

Afghanistan

New German interior minister orders to turn away asylum seekers at border Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

Off the Clock with Dr. Emma: How Do I Deal with My Anger as the President Disrespects the Military? https://www.military.com - 07.05.25

World giant, small organized group face showdown in Yemen upi.com - 07.05.25

Kashmir crisis: India strikes Pakistan over tourist killings, Islamabad vows retaliation https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 07.05.25

Can't Go Forward, Can't Go Back: Afghan Refugees Stuck in Qatar Wait for a Way Forward https://www.military.com - 07.05.25

Military activities in the Black Sea Region

Trump warns of ‘decisions’ on Russia-Ukraine talks https://www.rt.com - 08.05.25

Parlamentul European spune că procesul de aderare a Turciei la UE trebuie să rămână înghețat, din cauza regresului democratic http://www.hotnews.ro - 07.05.25

Acord între Washington și Kiev în privința resurselor minerale ucrainene http://presamil.ro - 07.05.25

Joe Biden, primul interviu după plecarea de la Casa Albă. Se teme pentru țările care se învecinează cu Rusia http://www.hotnews.ro - 07.05.25

Andrew White Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities? US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment SOF Week 2025: Teledyne FLIR white paper provides guidance on reusable loitering munitionsPalladyne AI and Red Cat to demonstrate capabilities for autonomous drone swarms to the US militaryJammer resistant drone designs spark search for countermeasuresL3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platformsideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market shephardmedia.com - 06.05.25

Ukraine

Lituania și-a închis spațiul aerian pentru liderii slovac și sârb în drum spre Rusia https://www.profit.ro - 08.05.25

Coreea de Nord își etalează arsenalul balistic. Seulul divulgă intențiile din spatele testelor monitorizate îndeaproape cu aliații http://www.hotnews.ro - 08.05.25

Ukraine's cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 08.05.25

The 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8-9 “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR” http://en.interfax.com.ua - 08.05.25

Victory Day truce declared by Putin comes into effect http://tass.com/ - 08.05.25

india-pakistan

Donald Trump va anunța un „acord comercial important” cu o țară din Europa http://www.hotnews.ro - 08.05.25

Morning Briefing: May 8, 2025 Related news aa.com.tr - 08.05.25

Trump may announce trade deal with UK on May 8 — newspaper http://tass.com/ - 08.05.25

Noi schimburi de focuri peste noapte între soldaţii indieni şi pakistanezi https://www.news.ro - 08.05.25

India says troops exchanged overnight gunfire with Pakistan https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 08.05.25

Terrorist attacks

Indian defense stocks surge after Pakistan escalation – Bloomberg https://www.rt.com - 08.05.25

‘Operation Sindoor’: What are the nine targets that India bombed inside Pakistan? https://www.rt.com - 07.05.25

Military escalation between India and Pakistan: what is known so far https://www.rt.com - 07.05.25

Deputaţii au adoptat proiectul de lege care măreşte cuantumul pedepsei pentru operaţiunile fără drept cu articole pirotehnice / Legea merge la promulgare - DOCUMENT https://www.news.ro - 07.05.25

Pakistan vows retaliation for Indian cross-border attacks https://www.rt.com - 07.05.25

Israel - Gaza

Gaza - Apărarea civilă raportează cinci morţi în urma unui atac israelian https://www.news.ro - 08.05.25

Zeci de studenţi arestaţi la un protest pro-palestinian de la Universitatea Columbia - VIDEO https://www.news.ro - 08.05.25

2 Columbia safety officers hurt as scores of pro-Palestinian protesters force way into library upi.com - 08.05.25

Israel’s Netanyahu threatens more strikes in Yemen, even without US support Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

Trump says there will 'probably' be an announcement on Gaza within 24 hours Related news aa.com.tr - 07.05.25

USA - North Korea

Coreea de Nord a lasat mai multe rachete balistice https://www.news.ro - 08.05.25

North Korea fires flurry of short-range ballistic missiles https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 08.05.25

North Korean Leader Urges Increased Artillery Shell Production Amid Alignment with Russia https://www.military.com - 07.05.25

Citizens' movement promotes renewed Korean politics and reunification upi.com - 06.05.25

Citizens' movement promotes renewed Korean politics and reunification upi.com - 05.05.25

INTERVIEW with General Ben Hodges: Russia, the biggest threat to Romania