Moldova may be heading towards a hung parliament after elections on Sunday which appear to have split the vote between pro-European and pro-Russian forces.
The former Soviet state is one of Europe's poorest countries, and it could now be heading for weeks of coalition talks, or even another election.
Lucy Taylor reports:
Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
Iran's foreign minister met Pakistan's interior minister on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.
India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record
Some parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a government call for consumers to limit use.
Trump demands Iran's uranium and no tolls on Hormuz ships
The US and Iran stuck on Thursday to directly opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, providing little fodder for hope in Pakistani-led efforts to end the conflict.
Kenya to cut diesel price after protests against soaring energy costs
Kenya's President William Ruto said on Friday the government would cut the price of diesel in the East African country to provide relief to consumers after protests over soaring energy costs caused by the Iran war.
Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe.
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