Italy: Scores Of Migrants Killed In Boat Crash

As night fell over the Ionian Sea, there were fears that up to 100 migrants fleeing war, persecution, and poverty had died after their wooden sailing boat crashed against rocks near the southern Italian coast Sunday.

Russian launches 28 airstrikes in massive bombardment of Ukraine

Ramping up its attacks on Ukraine, Russia launched 28 airstrikes in 24 hours on Monday, including the use of Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones, Newsweek reports. Monday reportedly also saw Ukrainians bombarded with a further eight Russian rocket attacks and 55 shellings.

‘Ukraine To Join NATO In Long-Term”; Clashes Intensify

The secretary general of NATO effectively warned Moscow on Monday that Ukraine would become a military alliance member in the “long term” as frontline clashes intensified and Kyiv’s military hit targets deep inside Russia.

Ukraine Open For Chinese Peace Plan, But Confusion Remains (Worthy News Radio)

There was confusion Saturday over a Chinese peace plan to end the war in Ukraine after Washington said it had intelligence that Beijing is considering providing Russia with weapons. Yet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made clear he wants to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing’s proposals, despite concerns about Chinese-Russian relations.

Nigeria Presidential Elections Clouded By Chaos

Christians prayed as Nigeria’s presidential elections were clouded by chaos Sunday, with results unclear in dozens of states and people still casting ballots though the vote officially ended Saturday.

Britain and EU agree deal on Northern Ireland

Britain’s prime minister and the European Union’s chief executive said Monday they had agreed on a UK-EU deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol to overcome significant trade and political tensions.

Hungary Reluctant To Expand NATO

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday that legislators within his nationalist Fidesz party are reluctant to allow Finland and Sweden into the NATO military alliance.

Iran unveils new ‘Paveh’ cruise missile that can reach Israel

A senior Iranian general unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km (1,025 miles) that could potentially reach Israel in an interview with state television on Friday, in which he also reiterated Tehran’s desire to kill former US president Donald Trump.

Biden convening G-7 leaders days after traveling to Ukraine

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that President Joe Biden will convene a virtual meeting of leaders of the world’s top economies on Friday morning, just days after returning to Washington from a trip to Europe commemorating the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine Vows Victory At First Anniversary of Russian Invasion (Worthy News Radio)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that his nation will do everything to achieve victory a year after Russia’s invasion. He spoke as emotionally charged ceremonies were underway across the country to remember the first anniversary of a war that killed at least tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians.

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