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Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.

Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs” that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.

Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)

Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.

EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect
EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect

The European Union announced on Wednesday immediate retaliatory trade measures, imposing new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products in response to the Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

Greenland’s Pro-Business Opposition Wins Election
Greenland’s Pro-Business Opposition Wins Election

Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party won Tuesday’s parliamentary election, dominated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s pledge to take control of the island, official results show.

Syria’s Ruling Islamists ‘To Integrate Kurds, Druze,’ After Massacres  (Worthy News In-Depth)
Syria’s Ruling Islamists ‘To Integrate Kurds, Druze,’ After Massacres (Worthy News In-Depth)

espite allegations of massacres by his forces, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has convinced Kurdish fighters to support him and join Syria’s state institutions by the end of the year.

Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire; US Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing
Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire; US Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing

Following talks in Saudi Arabia, the US has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which has accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire to facilitate further discussions aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a joint statement.

North Korea Fires Missiles And Unveils Nuclear Submarine
North Korea Fires Missiles And Unveils Nuclear Submarine

North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction and fired several ballistic missiles into the sea since Monday in a warning to South Korean and U.S. troops in the area.

Ex-Philippine President Duterte Detained Over ‘War On Drugs’
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Detained Over ‘War On Drugs’

The Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte has been detained after The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest for his “war on drugs,” according to footage seen by Worthy News.

Romania’s Călin Georgescu Appeals Ban From Elections; Tensions High (Worthy News In-Depth)
Romania’s Călin Georgescu Appeals Ban From Elections; Tensions High (Worthy News In-Depth)

Romania’s pro-Russia politician Călin Georgescu confirmed Monday he had appealed against the country’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decision to bar him from participating in May’s presidential election, a move that led to riots in the streets of Bucharest.

US Oil Tanker Hits Cargo Ship In North Sea As Concerns Rise Over Crowded Waterway (Worthy News Investigation)
US Oil Tanker Hits Cargo Ship In North Sea As Concerns Rise Over Crowded Waterway (Worthy News Investigation)

The British coastguard said Monday it had called off the search for a missing crew member from a Portuguese cargo ship that crashed into a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the North Sea.

Trump Administration Ends Iraq’s Waiver to Purchase Iranian Electricity in ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign
Trump Administration Ends Iraq’s Waiver to Purchase Iranian Electricity in ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign

The Trump administration ended a waiver previously issued by the Biden Administration that allowed the Iraqi government to buy Iranian electricity. This move is part of the “maximum pressure” strategy aimed at curbing Iran’s funding of terrorist groups that destabilize the Middle East, compelling Iran to negotiate an end to its nuclear program or face military action.

Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel
Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel

Preparations were underway Monday for the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies to hold military drills off the coast of Iran, adding to anxiety in Israel.

Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US
Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US

Mark Carney, a former central banker who oversaw financial turmoil in North America and Britain, prepared Monday to become the next prime minister of a nation that he says faces the “greatest crisis of our lifetimes.”

Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence
Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence

U.S. intelligence-starved Ukrainian forces suffered another setback Sunday as Russian troops walked inside a natural gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian sources said.