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Budapest Mayor Faces Criminal Probe Over Banned Pride March
Budapest Mayor Faces Criminal Probe Over Banned Pride March

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, accused of helping organize a banned LGBTQ+ Pride rally, said Saturday he would be proud if his grandchildren someday read that he was prosecuted for speaking out against the “authoritarian system” of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Massive Starvation as Sudan’s Forgotten Conflict Rages; Christians Urge Prayers (Worthy News In-Depth)
Massive Starvation as Sudan’s Forgotten Conflict Rages; Christians Urge Prayers (Worthy News In-Depth)

With much of the world focused on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of people under siege in Sudan’s western Darfur region cried for attention Tuesday as they are running out of food and come under constant artillery and drone barrages.

Global Markets Turmoil After Trump Fires Top Statistician (Worthy News In-Depth)
Global Markets Turmoil After Trump Fires Top Statistician (Worthy News In-Depth)

U.S. President Donald J. Trump may be forgiven for not knowing her personally. Yet Victoria certainly knows him — and the impact of Trump’s decisions on her portfolio, including firing the nation’s top statistician and seeking a new Federal Reserve governor.

Trump Orders Two U.S. Nuclear Submarines Moved in Response to Medvedev’s Threats
Trump Orders Two U.S. Nuclear Submarines Moved in Response to Medvedev’s Threats

President Donald Trump on Friday announced the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines to undisclosed locations in response to what he called “highly provocative statements” made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council.

UN Staff Revolt Against Guterres’ Reform Plan in Rare No-Confidence Vote
UN Staff Revolt Against Guterres’ Reform Plan in Rare No-Confidence Vote

Nearly 600 United Nations employees have passed a rare no-confidence vote against Secretary-General António Guterres, Deputy Secretary-General Guy Ryder, and the controversial UN80 reform plan aimed at overhauling the organization ahead of its 80th anniversary.

China’s Critical Minerals Clampdown Delays U.S. Defense Production, Sparks Global Scramble
China’s Critical Minerals Clampdown Delays U.S. Defense Production, Sparks Global Scramble

China’s tightening grip on the export of critical minerals has thrown U.S. defense manufacturers into crisis mode, delaying weapons production, driving up costs, and exposing the Pentagon’s deep dependence on Beijing for vital components, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.

Kyiv Suffers Massive Air Strikes as Ukraine Launches Retaliatory Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv Suffers Massive Air Strikes as Ukraine Launches Retaliatory Attacks (Worthy News Radio)

Authorities say Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv early Sunday, shortly after what is believed to be Moscow’s deadliest airstrike of the year on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 31 people, including five children, and wounded more than 150. The attacks prompted deadly retaliatory strikes by Ukraine on key Russian targets.

Hungary, Europe, Remember Roma Genocide Amid Ongoing Hatred (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary, Europe, Remember Roma Genocide Amid Ongoing Hatred (Worthy News In-Depth)

Eighty years after World War II, Hungary has commemorated the thousands of Hungarian Roma, often referred to as Gypsies, who perished in the Holocaust.

Ukraine Reinstates Anti-Corruption Agencies After EU Pressure and Mass Protests
Ukraine Reinstates Anti-Corruption Agencies After EU Pressure and Mass Protests

Under pressure from the European Union and amid growing public unrest, Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday passed a law restoring the independence of the nation’s two key anti-corruption agencies — a move widely seen as vital to its EU membership ambitions.

Founder Moscow Times Derk Sauer Dies After Accident
Founder Moscow Times Derk Sauer Dies After Accident

Derk Sauer, the Dutch media entrepreneur who founded one of Russia’s few independent newspapers, The Moscow Times, died on Thursday at age 72, following an accident, his family confirmed in a statement.

Massive Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings, Casualties and Evacuations Across Pacific
Massive Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings, Casualties and Evacuations Across Pacific

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings and mass evacuations from Japan and Hawaii to Chile and the U.S. West Coast.

Trump Threatens Trade Tariffs After Canada Backs Palestinian Statehood
Trump Threatens Trade Tariffs After Canada Backs Palestinian Statehood

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that reaching a new trade agreement with Canada may now be unlikely after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state. The move, unveiled ahead of September’s United Nations General Assembly, immediately escalated tensions between the longtime allies, injecting geopolitics into sensitive economic negotiations.

Trump Extends Mexico Tariff Deal for 90 Days After ‘Successful’ Call with President Sheinbaum
Trump Extends Mexico Tariff Deal for 90 Days After ‘Successful’ Call with President Sheinbaum

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will delay a planned increase in tariffs on Mexican imports by 90 days following what he called a “very successful” call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The move postpones a threatened hike in the blanket tariff rate from 25% to 30%, giving both nations additional time to strike a more permanent trade agreement.

Trump Administration Pushes Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah as Prerequisite for Ceasefire
Trump Administration Pushes Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah as Prerequisite for Ceasefire

The Trump administration is reportedly ramping up pressure on the Lebanese government to commit to Hezbollah’s disarmament, making it a central requirement for resuming ceasefire talks to halt Israeli military action in Lebanon.

Trump Announces Landmark Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Tariff Deadline
Trump Announces Landmark Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Tariff Deadline

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new trade agreement with South Korea on Wednesday, just ahead of an August 1 deadline he had previously set for sharply increased tariffs if no progress was made in rebalancing trade relations.