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Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate
Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate

Romanian prosecutors say they have launched a criminal investigation against Calin Georgescu, the perceived far-right frontrunner in last year’s canceled presidential election seen as an ally of Russia.

Russia’s President Sees ‘Hope’ In Talks With US
Russia’s President Sees ‘Hope’ In Talks With US

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his contacts with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his administration had “inspired hope” as both sides began talks on how to restore relations and end the war in Ukraine.

Greece Faces Report On Deadliest Train Crash As Protests Start
Greece Faces Report On Deadliest Train Crash As Protests Start

Massive protests were underway in Greece on Friday on the second adversary of the nation’s deadliest train crash after a report blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and significant systemic failures for the head-on collision killing 57 people.

Indonesia’s Aceh Province Canes Gay Men
Indonesia’s Aceh Province Canes Gay Men

Two young men in Indonesia’s strict Islamic-ruled Aceh province were publicly caned Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of having sex with each other, witnesses said.

Poland Supreme Court: ‘IKEA Wrong To Fire Christian Over LGBTQ+ Remarks’
Poland Supreme Court: ‘IKEA Wrong To Fire Christian Over LGBTQ+ Remarks’

Poland’s Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the Swedish furniture giant IKEA against a Christian employee who was fired for criticizing the LGBTQ+ movement quoting the Bible.

IAEA: Iran Almost Has Nuclear Weapon
IAEA: Iran Almost Has Nuclear Weapon

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog warned Wednesday that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium amid mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Trump Seeks 25 Percent Tariffs On EU Goods, Raising Trade War Prospect
Trump Seeks 25 Percent Tariffs On EU Goods, Raising Trade War Prospect

U.S. President Donald J. Trump effectively launched a trade war against the European Union, saying the 27-nation bloc was formed “to screw” the United States and that he seeks to introduce 25 percent tariffs on imported EU goods.

Trump: ‘Ukraine Can Forget’ About Joining NATO
Trump: ‘Ukraine Can Forget’ About Joining NATO

While hosting the first Cabinet meeting since his recent inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that war-torn Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance.

Cook Islands’ PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Deal ‘Threatening Christian Nation’
Cook Islands’ PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Deal ‘Threatening Christian Nation’

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a vote of no confidence in parliament over his controversial deal with China, which protesters said threatened the country’s future as a “Christian nation.”

EU Prepares Emergency Summit Amid Fears Over NATO’s Future (Worthy News In-Depth)
EU Prepares Emergency Summit Amid Fears Over NATO’s Future (Worthy News In-Depth)

European Union leaders are preparing an emergency summit after Germany’s likely new chancellor suggested that the transatlantic NATO military alliance may effectively collapse by June.

Iran Expects Israeli, US Attack On Nuclear Sites
Iran Expects Israeli, US Attack On Nuclear Sites

Iran has reportedly put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an imminent attack by Israel and the United States.

Ukraine, US To Sign Minerals Deal (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine, US To Sign Minerals Deal (Worthy News In-Depth)

War-torn Ukraine has agreed with the United States to jointly develop its natural resources in an effort to ease tensions and advance the prospects of a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Russia, several officials said Tuesday.

UN Security Council Passes US Resolution on Ukraine War After General Assembly Rejection
UN Security Council Passes US Resolution on Ukraine War After General Assembly Rejection

The United Nations Security Council approved a US-led resolution on Russia’s war in Ukraine on Monday, following its earlier rejection by the General Assembly.

France, US Expect Truce Soon In Russia-Ukraine War
France, US Expect Truce Soon In Russia-Ukraine War

In a turnaround, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Monday that Russia would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a peace deal, and French President Emmanuel Macron said a truce could be agreed upon within weeks.

UN Resolution on Ukraine War Anniversary Passes Despite Opposition from U.S. and Russia
UN Resolution on Ukraine War Anniversary Passes Despite Opposition from U.S. and Russia

The United States voted against a European-backed resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that demanded Russia immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine, reaffirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and strongly condemned Russia’s invasion on the third anniversary of the war.