UK Prime Minister Discusses Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal in White House Visit
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House Thursday to further discuss the U.S. and Europe’s role in brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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Indonesia’s Aceh Province Canes Gay Men
Two young men in Indonesia’s strict Islamic-ruled Aceh province were publicly caned Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of having sex with each other, witnesses said.
Poland Supreme Court: ‘IKEA Wrong To Fire Christian Over LGBTQ+ Remarks’
Poland’s Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the Swedish furniture giant IKEA against a Christian employee who was fired for criticizing the LGBTQ+ movement quoting the Bible.
IAEA: Iran Almost Has Nuclear Weapon
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog warned Wednesday that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium amid mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Trump Seeks 25 Percent Tariffs On EU Goods, Raising Trade War Prospect
U.S. President Donald J. Trump effectively launched a trade war against the European Union, saying the 27-nation bloc was formed “to screw” the United States and that he seeks to introduce 25 percent tariffs on imported EU goods.
Trump: ‘Ukraine Can Forget’ About Joining NATO
While hosting the first Cabinet meeting since his recent inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that war-torn Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance.
Cook Islands’ PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Deal ‘Threatening Christian Nation’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a vote of no confidence in parliament over his controversial deal with China, which protesters said threatened the country’s future as a “Christian nation.”
EU Prepares Emergency Summit Amid Fears Over NATO’s Future (Worthy News In-Depth)
European Union leaders are preparing an emergency summit after Germany’s likely new chancellor suggested that the transatlantic NATO military alliance may effectively collapse by June.
Iran Expects Israeli, US Attack On Nuclear Sites
Iran has reportedly put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an imminent attack by Israel and the United States.
Ukraine, US To Sign Minerals Deal (Worthy News In-Depth)
War-torn Ukraine has agreed with the United States to jointly develop its natural resources in an effort to ease tensions and advance the prospects of a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Russia, several officials said Tuesday.
UN Security Council Passes US Resolution on Ukraine War After General Assembly Rejection
The United Nations Security Council approved a US-led resolution on Russia’s war in Ukraine on Monday, following its earlier rejection by the General Assembly.
France, US Expect Truce Soon In Russia-Ukraine War
In a turnaround, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Monday that Russia would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a peace deal, and French President Emmanuel Macron said a truce could be agreed upon within weeks.
UN Resolution on Ukraine War Anniversary Passes Despite Opposition from U.S. and Russia
The United States voted against a European-backed resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that demanded Russia immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine, reaffirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and strongly condemned Russia’s invasion on the third anniversary of the war.
Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv As World Leaders Arrive For Third Anniversary
Air raid sirens wailed throughout Kyiv Monday as a dozen world leaders arrived in the Ukrainian capital on the 3rd anniversary of the war that broke out with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Wales Introduces Britain’s AI-Powered ‘Orwellian Facial Recognition’ System (Worthy News Focus)
Wales is the first part of Britain to roll out a facial recognition system that critics claim will turn Brits into “walking barcodes” and “a nation of suspects.”
Hungary Blocks New EU Military Aid for Ukraine On 3rd Anniversary Of War
Hungary will veto a new multibillion-euro European Union military aid package for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed Monday. Budapest also opposes “the automatic extension of sanctions” against Russian individuals, saying it prefers peace talks about ending the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.
Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.
Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched more than 200 drones in an overnight attack ahead of the third anniversary of the war against Russia. The attacks, the worst in the armed conflict so far, reportedly killed at least one civilian and was the latest bloodshed in Europe’s most brutal conflict in decades.