EU Agrees To Phase Out Russian Gas and Oil By 2028
European Union energy ministers have agreed to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by January 2028, despite opposition from heavily dependent nations such as Slovakia and Hungary.
Year: 2025
EU Criticizes Hungary For Hosting Putin-Trump Summit
The European Union’s foreign-policy chief has voiced disapproval of Hungary’s decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin despite his international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history
The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever.
Supreme Court To Consider Drug User Gun Possession Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case regarding whether regular drug users can possess firearms.
US Army, Contractors Constructing Miles Of Border Wall Barriers In Arizona
Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors are actively constructing miles of new border wall in Arizona.
Austria Clears Way For More EU Sanctions Against Russia
Austria has agreed to support the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, reversing its earlier opposition and removing a key obstacle ahead of a crucial meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday.
Hamas Refuses to Commit to Disarmament, Floats 3–5 Year Truce as Mass Executions Shock Gazans
Hamas has refused to commit to disarming under U.S. and Israeli ceasefire terms, even as reports and footage emerge of the terrorist group executing dozens of Palestinians in Gaza accused of opposing its rule.
D.C. Leads Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide
Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C., on Saturday as part of the second “No Kings” Day, protesting President Donald Trump.
U.S. Strike Kills Three Alleged Narco-Terrorists Linked to Colombian Rebel Group
U.S. forces carried out a deadly strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in international waters Friday, killing three men believed to be affiliated with Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), officials confirmed Sunday.
No progress on funding as Trump cuts programs amid shutdown
After a third week of making zero progress on a federal funding deal, lawmakers have headed home for the weekend with no hopes of ending the government shutdown anytime soon.
Israel Renames Operation Iron Swords to “War of Revival” as Gaza Fighting Resumes
Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday officially approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to rename Operation Iron Swords as the War of Revival, even as clashes with Hamas resumed in southern Gaza following a week-long ceasefire.
Trump Backs Down On Tomahawk Missiles For Kyiv In Talks With Zelenskyy
Some 24 hours after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald J. Trump appeared to back down on his pledge to provide Ukraine with powerful Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.
Vietnamese Christians Impacted As Typhoon Bualoi Kills Dozens Across Vietnam And Southeast Asia
Christian aid workers have raised the alarm over the suffering of Christian communities in Vietnam after at least 51 people were confirmed dead in the country and 20 more in the Philippines as Typhoon Bualoi and its aftermath brought devastating floods and landslides to Southeast Asia.
Hungary Confirms Trump-Putin Summit In Budapest (Worthy News Radio)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Friday that he had already discussed details of the planned U.S.–Russia summit in Budapest with U.S. President Donald Trump, adding that he would also speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the meeting.
Syria Hides Thousands Of Bodies In Desert Mass Grave, Report Reveals
The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly moved thousands of bodies from a massive grave near the capital, Damascus, to a hidden desert site as part of a two-year effort to conceal evidence of war crimes and improve the regime’s image, investigators say.
U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On as Senate Fails Again to End Debate Over Funding Bill
The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue after the Senate again failed to advance a short-term spending measure Thursday, deepening the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over health care subsidies and spending priorities.
Trump And Putin Plan Meeting In Budapest To Discuss Ending Ukraine War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, to discuss possible steps toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Syria’s New Leader Visits Moscow, Seeks to “Redefine” Ties as Putin Eyes Continued Military Presence
Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa held his first official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday, signaling a new phase in relations between Moscow and Damascus less than a year after Sharaa’s rebel forces ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad — a longtime ally of Russia.
Trump Says Modi Vows To End Indian Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid U.S. Pressure Campaign
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil — a move that, if confirmed, would mark a significant shift in global energy alliances and strengthen Trump’s efforts to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Oklahoma Drops Controversial Plan to Distribute Bibles in Public Classrooms
Oklahoma’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lindel Fields, announced this week that his administration will not move forward with a mandate to place Bibles in public school classrooms — a policy championed by his predecessor, Ryan Walters.