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Killed Indian Journalist Found In Septic Tank
Killed Indian Journalist Found In Septic Tank

Investigators have found the body of an Indian journalist who went missing on New Year’s Day. Mukesh Chandrakar’s human remains were discovered in a septic tank in India’s Chhattisgarh state, officials said.

Canada’s Trudeau Announces Resignation
Canada’s Trudeau Announces Resignation

Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power amid mounting concern over the nation’s future.

North Korea Launches Missile That Flies Over 1,000 Kilometers
North Korea Launches Missile That Flies Over 1,000 Kilometers

As the outgoing US Secretary of State visited South Korea, North Korea on Monday fired a missile that flew around 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in water between the Korean peninsula and Japan, Associated Press/Reuters reports.

Austria Bracing For Anti-Migrant Chancellor
Austria Bracing For Anti-Migrant Chancellor

Austria’s fiercely anti-migration Freedom Party (FPO) was likely to appoint its first chancellor after being invited by the Alpine nation’s president to explore forming a government in what amounted to a political earthquake in this country of roughly 9 million people.

South Korea Rolling Out New Digital IDs
South Korea Rolling Out New Digital IDs

Despite political turmoil, South Korea rang in the New Year with a digital pledge to citizens aged 17 and over: They will soon be able to store their resident registration cards on their smartphones.

South Korean Forces Fail To Detain Impeached President
South Korean Forces Fail To Detain Impeached President

South Korean anti-corruption investigators have failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a nearly six-hour standoff with his security team on Friday.

Boy Miraculously Survives Days Between Lions In Zimbabwe Game Park
Boy Miraculously Survives Days Between Lions In Zimbabwe Game Park

A young boy who disappeared in northern Zimbabwe after wandering into a game park teeming with lions and elephants has miraculously survived five agonizing days alone in the jungle, Worthy News learned Saturday.

Standoff Over Arrest Warrant For South Korea’s President (Worthy News In-Depth)
Standoff Over Arrest Warrant For South Korea’s President (Worthy News In-Depth)

South Korea plunged into its worst political crisis in years on Friday as police and anti-corruption investigators attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

France Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria
France Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria

As Syrians look toward an uncertain future following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad by Islamic rebels last month, France announced Tuesday that its military carried out targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (Daesh) positions in Syria on Sunday, i24News reports.

Several Killed In Montenegro’s Restaurant Shooting
Several Killed In Montenegro’s Restaurant Shooting

Several people have died in a shooting at a restaurant in Montenegro near the Balkan nation’s historical capital of Cetinje, police said Wednesday.

Biden Announces $2.5 Billion in Security Aid for Ukraine as His Presidency Winds Down
Biden Announces $2.5 Billion in Security Aid for Ukraine as His Presidency Winds Down

With just three weeks remaining of his presidency, US President Joe Biden has re-emphasized his commitment to helping Ukraine resist Russia’s invasion: on Monday, December 30 he announced the provision of nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine.

World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars
World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars

At Qatar’s main international airport in Doha, waiters hurried to open champagne bottles for passengers stranded in a lounge. A Worthy News reporter noticed migrants from many nations and tourists celebrating what they hope will be a more peaceful 2025.

French President Regrets Early Elections
French President Regrets Early Elections

In a significant concession to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he “regrets” his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June.

Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables
Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables

Finland last week seized an oil tanker that was taking oil to Russia after Finnish authorities suspected the Russian-linked vessel of involvement in “grave sabotage” by severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day, Sky News reports.

Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels
Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels

In a significantly more aggressive approach to dealing with Mexican drug cartels, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum recently sent thousands of troops and heavy weaponry to quell an eruption of intra-cartel violence in Sinaloa state, Reuters reports.