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South Koreans Vote in Snap Presidential Election Following Yoon’s Ouster — As Church Watches and Prays
South Koreans Vote in Snap Presidential Election Following Yoon’s Ouster — As Church Watches and Prays

Millions of South Koreans cast their ballots Tuesday in a snap presidential election sparked by the dramatic impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who now faces rebellion charges after a brief martial law declaration in December. The election comes at a time of deep national division — but also on the heels of decades of explosive spiritual growth among South Korean Christians, who are praying for revival amid political uncertainty.

Mount Etna Erupts Again: Europe’s Most Active Volcano Awakens with Fiery Spectacle
Mount Etna Erupts Again: Europe’s Most Active Volcano Awakens with Fiery Spectacle

Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted once again this week, spewing lava fountains and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky. The dramatic display of fire and smoke lit up the night near the eastern coastal city of Catania, temporarily closing local airports and prompting civil protection alerts, though no immediate injuries or fatalities were reported.

Trump Draws Red Line on Iran Nuclear Deal: “No Uranium Enrichment” Allowed Under Potential Agreement
Trump Draws Red Line on Iran Nuclear Deal: “No Uranium Enrichment” Allowed Under Potential Agreement

President Donald Trump declared Monday that any future U.S. agreement with Iran “will not allow any enrichment of uranium,” drawing a sharp contrast with a newly reported diplomatic proposal said to permit limited enrichment within the Islamic Republic.

Dutch Government Faces Collapse As Anti-Islam PVV Leaves Government
Dutch Government Faces Collapse As Anti-Islam PVV Leaves Government

The Netherlands’ anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) is leaving the government after three smaller coalition partners declined to sign up to a stricter anti-migration policy, its leader Geert Wilders said Tuesday.

Nigeria Reeling From Bombing And Mistaken Airstrike; Dozens Killed
Nigeria Reeling From Bombing And Mistaken Airstrike; Dozens Killed

Northern Nigeria was reeling Monday from a bomb blast by suspected Islamist militants that left nine people dead, while the Nigerian Air Force reportedly killed at least 20 villagers after mistaking them for insurgents.

Ukrainian-Russian Peace Talks Despite Fighting (Worthy News Radio) (Update)
Ukrainian-Russian Peace Talks Despite Fighting (Worthy News Radio) (Update)

Another round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has begun in Istanbul, Turkey, despite new reports of Russian attacks hitting Ukraine after Kyiv hit Russia with drones.

UK Declares ‘War-Fighting Readiness’ in Major Defense Shift Amid Rising Russian Threats (Investigation)
UK Declares ‘War-Fighting Readiness’ in Major Defense Shift Amid Rising Russian Threats (Investigation)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping overhaul of the United Kingdom’s defense posture on Monday, declaring that the country is moving into a state of “war-fighting readiness” in response to rising global threats, particularly from Russia.

ISIS Targets ‘Apostate Regime’ as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic Ties in Syria
ISIS Targets ‘Apostate Regime’ as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic Ties in Syria

The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for two deadly attacks in Syria’s southern Sweida province, signaling a resurgence of the extremist group in areas once considered secure since the fall of the Assad regime.

Ukraine and Russia Hold Brief Cease-Fire Talks in Istanbul Amid Escalating Drone Strikes and Stalled Peace Efforts
Ukraine and Russia Hold Brief Cease-Fire Talks in Istanbul Amid Escalating Drone Strikes and Stalled Peace Efforts

Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a short-lived round of cease-fire negotiations in Istanbul on Monday, less than 24 hours after a sweeping Ukrainian drone assault targeted multiple Russian airbases, destroying or damaging over 40 military aircraft, including strategic bombers.

Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions
Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions

Iran is preparing to reject a U.S. proposal aimed at resolving the longstanding nuclear dispute, with a senior Iranian diplomat describing the offer as a “non-starter” that fails to address Tehran’s key demands, particularly regarding uranium enrichment and immediate sanctions relief, a senior Iranian diplomat told Reuters.

Polish Nationalist Wins Elections
Polish Nationalist Wins Elections

The liberal, pro-European Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has admitted defeat in Poland’s presidential runoff following a bruising night that started with him declaring a victory based on an exit poll but ended with him bitterly disappointed after his nationalist opponent Karol Nawrocki won the election.

Iran’s Nuclear Surge Triggers Global Alarm at Cairo Talks
Iran’s Nuclear Surge Triggers Global Alarm at Cairo Talks

Iran’s expanding uranium enrichment program sparked urgent diplomatic talks in Cairo on Monday, following an IAEA report warning that Tehran has nearly doubled its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%–just shy of weapons-grade.

Chaos Erupts Across France After Macron Endorses Palestinian State and PSG Wins Champions League
Chaos Erupts Across France After Macron Endorses Palestinian State and PSG Wins Champions League

Just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines by endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state, the streets of Paris—and much of France—descended into chaos following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.

Poland Votes Over Direction In Presidential Poll (Worthy News Radio)
Poland Votes Over Direction In Presidential Poll (Worthy News Radio)

Poland has begun voting in a tight runoff vote for the presidency, with opinion polls showing a close race between a liberal and a nationalist.

Netanyahu Urges Global Action as IAEA Confirms Iran Can Build One Nuclear Bomb a Month
Netanyahu Urges Global Action as IAEA Confirms Iran Can Build One Nuclear Bomb a Month

Despite ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, Iran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment, amassing enough material for one nuclear bomb every month, according to a classified International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report obtained by The Wall Street Journal.