Nov 10, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Russian aerial attacks against Ukrainian energy infrastructure have triggered extensive blackouts affecting more than 850,000 consumers, primarily across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Energy operator DTEK and municipal authorities implemented emergency power cutoffs and stabilization schedules as Ukraine prepares for severe winter grid disruptions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored the growing frequency and destruction of recent bombardments.

Concurrently, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed retaliatory strikes against Russian military assets in occupied Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. The operations destroyed logistical hubs, ammunition depots, and a specialized satellite communications jamming system.

Diplomatic attention has turned to anticipated negotiations in Abu Dhabi centered on security guarantees for Ukraine, alongside statements from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claiming "the war will end soon."

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

Tensions persist in the Persian Gulf region despite US President Donald Trump claiming the war with Iran is "effectively over," an assertion Tehran dismissed as "fake news." The US military disabled the bulk carrier M/V Huda in an airstrike after it repeatedly violated an American sea blockade by heading toward an Iranian port. Concurrently, Iranian media reported two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking sea mines. In a separate maritime incident, the United Arab Emirates rescued 22 crew members from a burning cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Meanwhile, Washington offered financial rewards for information on Iran's nuclear activities, and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius urged European leaders to decide on a proposed naval protection mission in the region.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Moldovan government officials have confirmed that the €30 million energy aid package announced by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will be provided as non-refundable grants. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici clarified the financial structure following Kos’s visit to Chișinău.

The funds will be funneled directly into the national "Ajutor la Contor" program to subsidize winter heating bills for vulnerable households. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that "the money will reach people directly," while noting that Chișinău continues to seek additional external backing to keep the national budget deficit under control. Beyond energy relief, discussions between Moldovan officials and EU representatives centered on Moldova's progress toward European Union accession, with experts emphasizing that upcoming election cycles, including local votes in 2027, will be decisive for maintaining reform momentum.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, TV8, Adevărul

Severe weather and heavy rainfall have flooded tens of thousands of temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip, deepening an acute humanitarian emergency. Local officials and international organizations reported that approximately 70,000 tents were submerged, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians exposed to rising water levels and plunging winter temperatures.

Central and southern regions, including Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Nuseirat, experienced extensive flooding that destroyed makeshift living quarters and personal belongings. Relief agencies warned that around 900,000 individuals face heightened risks of cold exposure and waterborne disease due to damaged sanitation infrastructure.

Palestinian authorities called for urgent international intervention to push for the unrestricted entry of winterization materials, substitute tents, and basic aid. Aid groups cautioned that without immediate supplies, deteriorating weather conditions could escalate into a broader public health catastrophe.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government following a deadlocked parliamentary election.

The former military chief received the mandate after securing endorsements from 67 members of the Knesset. Neither Eisenkot's bloc nor the camp led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won an outright majority in the vote. Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a stable administration, with the possibility of a two-week extension if negotiations stall.

To secure a majority, Eisenkot must unite a deeply fragmented opposition while attempting to draw partner parties away from Netanyahu. Addressing prospective allies, Eisenkot urged political leaders to accept "unconventional political steps" to resolve the ongoing deadlock.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, Tagesschau.