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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.

UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules
UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules

The United Nations faced a new era Sunday after the United States rejected the U.N.’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes “climate change” and “gender equality” plans that U.S. President Donald J. Trump believes harm the interests of Americans.

US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal
US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal

Hungary’s prime minister confirmed Saturday that he is working on a “strategic and economic“ alliance with the United States after reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump wants to move American troops from Germany to Hungary.

More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days
More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days

More than 1,000 people, including Christians, have been killed in two days of clashes between security forces linked to Syria’s new Islamist rulers and fighters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, war monitors say.

Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising
Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising

Undeterred by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s threat to impose new sanctions and tariffs, Russia struck Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region late Friday, killing four people and wounding 18 others, officials said.

Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video)
Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video)

In the Oval Office on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States might take military action against Iran’s nuclear program “very soon” if no deal is reached.

Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces
Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces

More than 70 people have died in heavy clashes between security forces of Syria’s new rulers and fighters loyal to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, a well-informed war monitoring group confirmed Friday.

EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus)
EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus)

The European Union rushed to unveil its largest defense plan on record as U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened not to protect NATO military alliance allies if they do not pay more for their defense.

Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran’s nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.