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U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran
U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Sunday to address the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as Russia, China, and Pakistan proposed a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire across the Middle East. The draft resolution, which also condemns attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, stops short of naming the United States or Israel but is expected to face strong opposition from Washington.

Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist
Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist

Ukrainian Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko has been freed after four years in Russian custody “in occupied Crimea,” the U.S.-backed network said.

Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads
Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads

Russia on Sunday condemned American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and issued a stark warning: the attacks could push other nations to provide Tehran with nuclear weapons. The strikes, carried out under Operation Midnight Hammer, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites overnight Saturday, involving more than 125 U.S. aircraft, including seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker
Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker

President Donald Trump on Sunday raised the prospect of “regime change” in Iran following what he described as “very successful” U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a Truth Social post, Trump linked the idea to his signature slogan, declaring, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!”

Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears
Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears

Iran’s parliament on Sunday endorsed a resolution to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping lane linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, in response to devastating U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)
Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)

The Netherlands has plunged into more political turmoil after the nation’s main leftist alliance agreed to make it difficult for Israel to defend itself against missiles from Iran, Iraq, Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and others.

Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions
Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that U.S. forces have carried out major airstrikes against three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem.

Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)
Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)

The Netherlands is reeling from a political earthquake after the leader of the largest leftist opposition alliance backed a motion to end Dutch support for Israel’s Iron Dome, which intercepts missiles often fired at population centers.

Trump Gives Iran Two-Week Ultimatum on Nuclear Program, Weighs Joining Israel’s Strikes
Trump Gives Iran Two-Week Ultimatum on Nuclear Program, Weighs Joining Israel’s Strikes

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will decide within the next two weeks whether to order U.S. military action against Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue amid intensifying conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic.

Budapest Mayor Defies Pride March Ban
Budapest Mayor Defies Pride March Ban

The liberal mayor of Budapest pledged Thursday to go ahead with a controversial rally defending LGBTQ+ rights after police banned the Pride march in the Hungarian capital.

Iranian State TV Hacked Amid Wave of Cyberattacks Blamed on Israel
Iranian State TV Hacked Amid Wave of Cyberattacks Blamed on Israel

Iranian state television broadcasts were briefly hijacked Wednesday evening, with footage of anti-regime protests and calls for public uprising aired across the country. The breach, claimed by opposition media to be the work of Israeli-linked actors, marks the latest escalation in a multifront campaign targeting Iran’s military, strategic, and information infrastructure.

Russia, Ukraine Talks Uncertain Amid Deadly Strikes on Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
Russia, Ukraine Talks Uncertain Amid Deadly Strikes on Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)

After his military struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

Trump Weighs Iran Strike as USS Gerald Ford Arrives in Mediterranean; Putin Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War
Trump Weighs Iran Strike as USS Gerald Ford Arrives in Mediterranean; Putin Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized plans for potential military strikes against Iran but is holding off on giving the final order as he awaits Tehran’s decision on its nuclear program, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Three sources familiar with the discussions said Trump approved operational plans after a briefing by Gen. Michael Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), during a high-level meeting earlier this week.

U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Mediterranean, Marking Rare Triple-Carrier Presence Near Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Mediterranean, Marking Rare Triple-Carrier Presence Near Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

The U.S. Navy is dispatching its most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Mediterranean Sea as part of a significant military buildup near Iran. The deployment, reported Wednesday by CNN, underscores Washington’s heightened alert posture as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies.

UK Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortion Up to Birth, Sparking Outcry Over Removal of Protections for Unborn Children
UK Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortion Up to Birth, Sparking Outcry Over Removal of Protections for Unborn Children

British lawmakers on Tuesday approved one of the most radical changes to abortion law in the nation’s history, voting to decriminalize abortion at any stage of pregnancy.