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Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iranian Vote, But Concerns Remain
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iranian Vote, But Concerns Remain

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran’s new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili, but it was unclear whether hardline policies toward minority Christians would change.

Hungary’s Orbán Defends ‘Peace Mission’ With Putin In Moscow
Hungary’s Orbán Defends ‘Peace Mission’ With Putin In Moscow

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, one of Europe’s most pro-Russian leaders, met Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday as part of his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, despite condemnation from the European Union.

Role of Islam Rocks Dutch Parliament (Worthy News Focus)
Role of Islam Rocks Dutch Parliament (Worthy News Focus)

Recently elected Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said Friday that his loved ones were “astonished” after his first parliamentary debate turned into the most turbulent political session in the Netherlands’ recent political history sparked by sharp disagreements over the role of Islam in society.

Britain’s Labour Party Wins Vote; PM Sunak Concedes Defeat
Britain’s Labour Party Wins Vote; PM Sunak Concedes Defeat

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat in Britain’s parliamentary elections and apologized for his Conservative Party’s worst performance in its nearly 200-year history.

Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin
Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine followed by peace talks, according to several diplomats and a Worthy News assessment.

Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory
Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory

Britain’s Labour Party headed for a massive majority in the election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule after public anger over economic, social, and political turmoil.

Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)
Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)

Despite Western sanctions, Iran is building a massive fleet of warships capable of reaching adversaries, real or perceived, far beyond the Persian Gulf, several sources confirmed Thursday.

OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)

Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.

Russia, China Deepen Security Ties (Worthy News In-depth)
Russia, China Deepen Security Ties (Worthy News In-depth)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping deepened their security ties Wednesday, with both leaders praising their Eurasian alliance as a force to challenge Western influence.

Britain’s Conservatives Prepare For Defeat In Elections (Worthy News Focus)
Britain’s Conservatives Prepare For Defeat In Elections (Worthy News Focus)

Britain’s parliamentary elections were underway, and the Conservative Party was expected to be defeated by Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

China Expanding Spy Operations in Cuba Near US Coast
China Expanding Spy Operations in Cuba Near US Coast

Communist-run China is expanding its spy operations in Cuba, less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the U.S. coast, according to data seen by Worthy News on Tuesday.

Anti-Migration Cabinet In Netherlands Inaugurated After Slavery Anniversary
Anti-Migration Cabinet In Netherlands Inaugurated After Slavery Anniversary

Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday oversaw the inauguration of the Netherlands’s most right-wing government on record, seven months after the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) sailed to victory on a pledge to limit migration.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán In Kyiv; Hungary Took Over EU Presidency (Worthy News In-depth)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event
India: More Than 100 Killed In Stampede At Hindu Event

Authorities of India’s northern state, Uttar Pradesh, say at least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a religious Hindu event.

Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean
Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Devastation in the Caribbean

The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Beryl has killed at least one person and is wreaking destruction as it barrels across the Caribbean. Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada at around 11am EDT on Monday, with maximum winds of 150 mph, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, Beryl’s winds had increased to nearly 160 mph.