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Erdogan Unveils Turkey’s “Steel Dome” Air Defense System, Hails New Era in National Security
Erdogan Unveils Turkey’s “Steel Dome” Air Defense System, Hails New Era in National Security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey’s integrated air defense network, dubbed the “Steel Dome,” marking what he called a “watershed moment” for the nation’s security and defense industry.

Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Interference In Greenland Amid Historic Apology to Greenlandic Women
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Interference In Greenland Amid Historic Apology to Greenlandic Women

Denmark’s prime minister on Wednesday condemned alleged U.S. interference in Greenland and issued a historic apology to thousands of the territory’s Inuit women subjected to forced contraception under Danish rule.

Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on India to Protect U.S. Interests, Punish Russian Oil Trade
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on India to Protect U.S. Interests, Punish Russian Oil Trade

The United States on Wednesday enforced steep new tariffs on Indian goods, a move President Donald Trump says is necessary to protect American workers and punish countries that continue funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine through Russian oil purchases.

E3 and Iran Hold High-Stakes Geneva Talks as Snapback Sanctions Loom
E3 and Iran Hold High-Stakes Geneva Talks as Snapback Sanctions Loom

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom–the so-called E3–are holding fresh negotiations with Iranian officials in Geneva on Monday, just days before a self-imposed deadline to trigger the reimposition of sweeping United Nations sanctions against Tehran.

Egypt Training Thousands of Palestinians for Postwar Gaza Security Force
Egypt Training Thousands of Palestinians for Postwar Gaza Security Force

Egypt has begun training hundreds of Palestinians to form a new security force of up to 10,000 personnel to operate in Gaza after the war, Arab officials told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The effort, backed by several Arab states, reflects a shared vision of postwar Gaza without Hamas.

Russia Pushes UN Resolution to Delay Iran Nuclear Snapback
Russia Pushes UN Resolution to Delay Iran Nuclear Snapback

Russia is circulating a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at extending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) for six months, delaying any action on snapback sanctions until April 18, 2026.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Seeks Supplies As Russia Claims Gains On Front (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Seeks Supplies As Russia Claims Gains On Front (Worthy News Radio)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is working to assess the need for additional military supplies in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions, as Russia claimed fresh battlefield gains and U.S. President Donald J. Trump voiced frustration with Moscow’s unwillingness to negotiate a peace deal.

War of Words Between Ukraine and Hungary
War of Words Between Ukraine and Hungary

Lingering tensions between Hungary and neighboring Ukraine escalated into a verbal war Monday, with Budapest accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening its energy security after his forces attacked the Druzhba (”Friendship”) pipeline in Russia.

Syria Sanctions Officially Ended, Citing “Chance at Greatness” Under New Leadership
Syria Sanctions Officially Ended, Citing “Chance at Greatness” Under New Leadership

The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. sanctions on Syria have been formally revoked, implementing President Donald Trump’s June 30 executive order “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions.” The sweeping step marks the first time in over two decades that Washington has fully dismantled its sanctions framework against Damascus.

Russia Claims New Gains in Donetsk as Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Meeting
Russia Claims New Gains in Donetsk as Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Meeting

Russian forces on Saturday claimed control over two additional settlements in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region, as the Kremlin pressed its slow but steady advance in the east while President Donald Trump renewed efforts to broker a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Anti-Corruption Protests Spread in Indonesia, Skirmishes Reported (Worthy News Investigation)
Anti-Corruption Protests Spread in Indonesia, Skirmishes Reported (Worthy News Investigation)

Indonesian security forces fired tear gas Monday near the Parliament building in Jakarta as thousands gathered to demand the resignation of legislators, accusing them of heavy taxation and corruption.

Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)

The murder of 17-year-old Lisa has shocked the Netherlands and reignited debate over migration policy after police confirmed that the 22-year-old suspect was an asylum seeker living in a government-run reception center.

Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza
Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza

The Netherlands was without a functioning full government Sunday after numerous ministers and state secretaries resigned amid tensions over the war in Gaza, a conflict that has shaken Dutch politics and unsettled the Jewish community.

Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports
Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports

The Pentagon has for months been blocking Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, sharply limiting Kyiv’s ability to employ one of its most powerful weapons against Moscow, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if relentless drone and missile strikes against Ukraine continue, as the war increasingly impacts neighboring countries, Hungary and Slovakia.