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Iceland Rocked by 12th Volcanic Eruption Since 2021 as Lava Forces Evacuations Near Blue Lagoon
Iceland Rocked by 12th Volcanic Eruption Since 2021 as Lava Forces Evacuations Near Blue Lagoon

Southwest Iceland was once again shaken by fiery seismic activity early Wednesday as a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula–the 12th eruption in the region since 2021, marking yet another chapter in what experts are calling a long-term volcanic reawakening.

Trump Warns Ukraine: ‘Don’t Target Moscow’; Slovakia Blocks Sanctions (Worthy News War Briefing)
Trump Warns Ukraine: ‘Don’t Target Moscow’; Slovakia Blocks Sanctions (Worthy News War Briefing)

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has urged Ukraine not to target Moscow with long-range missiles despite suffering death and destruction following massive Russian strikes.

Netherlands Rationing Electricity In Warning to Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
Netherlands Rationing Electricity In Warning to Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)

The Netherlands is the first European Union nation to ration electricity as its power grid is overwhelmed by demand.

Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources
Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive “reciprocal tariffs” campaign in April aimed at closing America’s trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.

Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws(Worthy News In-Depth)
Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws(Worthy News In-Depth)

One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks EU Alarm as $2 Trillion Trade Relationship Hangs in the Balance
Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks EU Alarm as $2 Trillion Trade Relationship Hangs in the Balance

European Union leaders issued sharp warnings Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU imports by August 1, a move they say would severely disrupt nearly $2 trillion in annual trade between the two economic powerhouses.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia if Peace Deal Isn’t Reached in 50 Days
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia if Peace Deal Isn’t Reached in 50 Days

President Donald Trump on Monday issued his strongest warning yet to Russia, threatening to impose sweeping 100% “secondary tariffs” on countries that continue to do business with Moscow if a peace agreement with Ukraine is not finalized within 50 days.

Poor Nations Paying Millions To Trump-Linked Lobbyists (Worthy News Investigation)
Poor Nations Paying Millions To Trump-Linked Lobbyists (Worthy News Investigation)

Lobbyists with access to U.S. President Donald J. Trump are charging some of the world’s poorest nations millions of dollars to arrange humanitarian and military aid following the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Worthy News learned.

Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify
Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify

Russia and North Korea have agreed to “strengthen” their strategic relationship amid indications that Moscow will use more North Korean forces and weapons in its war against Ukraine.

Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks
Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States has reached a new deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine, with full reimbursement from the alliance. The announcement follows growing frustration over Russia’s intensifying assault on Ukrainian civilians and a temporary Pentagon pause on U.S. arms shipments earlier this month.

Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared
Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared

There was mounting concern Friday that Ukraine will be split up under a future peace deal and that Kyiv will be forced to accept it due to relentless Russian long-range drone and missile strikes.

Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia
Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia

A major Christian advocacy group has asked Colombia’s government to urgently “conduct a full and coordinated investigation” into the disappearance of a Roman Catholic priest who was last seen on June 17.

Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre
Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre

Europe marks the 30th anniversary of the “Srebrenica massacre”, its worst single atrocity since World War Two.

Ukraine’s President Urges Marshall Plan After Massive Attacks; US Frustrated
Ukraine’s President Urges Marshall Plan After Massive Attacks; US Frustrated

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s allies to speed up imposing new sanctions on Russia and come up with a “Marshall Plan-style effort” after another massive wave of strikes on his country’s capital killed two people and left more wounded.

EU’s Commission President Survives No-Confidence Motion
EU’s Commission President Survives No-Confidence Motion

The president of the European Union’s executive European Commission has survived a no-confidence vote, but the motion of censure left questions over legislative support for her agenda, ranging from climate initiatives to the rearming of Europe.