Argentina To Open Nazi Archives
Survivors of the Holocaust will soon learn more about their painful past after Argentina’s president ordered the opening of all archives about Nazi fugitives who settled in Argentina following World War II.
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U.S. Ramps Up Military Presence in the Middle East Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike
The U.S. has extended the USS Harry S. Truman’s Red Sea deployment, dispatched another carrier to the Middle East, and deployed five B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia—signaling that military strikes on Iran may be imminent as President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran’s Supreme Leader over its nuclear program looms.
Russia, Ukraine Agree to U.S. Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire
In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.
Massive Rise In Dutch Euthanasia Cases Worries Watchdog
The Netherlands has seen a massive rise in euthanasia amid concerns that too many persons with psychiatric illnesses are among those ending their lives.
US, Russia Talk About Maritime Truce As Attacks Continue In Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. and Russian delegates wrapped up a day of tense talks on a plan for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, even as a Russian missile strike in Ukraine wounded scores of people.
Trump to Impose 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil Purchasers
President Trump announced on Monday that a 25% tariff would be imposed on U.S. trade with any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, a retaliatory move for illegal Venezuelan immigration of criminals into the U.S. and further his policy of securing America’s borders.
Istanbul Mayor Jailed; Wife Pledges Revenge
The anti-Hamas mayor of Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, has been suspended and jailed ahead of a corruption trial despite tens of thousands of protesters demanding his freedom.
Pope Leaves Hospital Ahead Of Meeting King Charles
Pope Francis has appeared in public for the first time in five weeks after an extensive hospitalization and will soon meet British King Charles III, officials said.
Mass Rallies Against Turkey’s Erdogan Closely Watched In Israel (Worthy News In-Depth)
Just days after calling Israel “a terror state that feeds on blood,” Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing the biggest protests in a decade following the detention of his anti-Hamas political rival Ekrem Imamoglu.
London’s Heathrow Airport ‘Fully Operational’ After ‘Apocalyptic’ Fire And Power Outage
Heathrow in London is “fully operational” after an “apocalyptic” fire at a nearby electrical substation brought Europe’s busiest airport to a standstill on Friday, its leadership says.
U.S. Deploys a Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Trump’s Stern Warning to Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an additional aircraft carrier to the Red Sea next month, in a substantial ramp-up of U.S. military presence in the Middle East. This rare move is intended to strengthen the Navy’s presence, coincides with increased airstrikes on Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, and aligns with President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to Iran’s Supreme Leader concerning its nuclear program.
Britain, US Decline To Sign AI Accord Over ‘Global Governance’ Worries
Britain and the United States have refused to sign an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI), citing fears that it could lead to “global governance” and the overregulation of new technology.
Indonesia Passes Controversial Military Legislation
Students and rights activists have rallied outside Indonesia’s parliament building, where legislators passed changes to a military law that protesters say will bring the Islamic nation closer to dictatorship.
EU Fails On Pledging Billions To Kyiv As Hungary Vetoes Statement
All European Union countries except Hungary signed a joint statement Thursday backing war-torn Ukraine, but they failed to agree on a 40 billion euro ($43.4 billion) military package for Kyiv.
Afghanistan’s Taliban Frees American Prisoner
A U.S. man who had been detained in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban group for over two years has been released, the U.S. State Department confirmed Thursday.
Ukraine, Russia ‘Just a Breath Away From a Full Ceasefire’
A spokesperson for the State Department expressed optimism that the end of the war in Ukraine could be imminent, saying on Thursday that Ukraine and Russia are “just a breath away from a full ceasefire” after three years of conflict.
Turkey’s Erdogan Labels Israel as a “Terror State” That “Feeds on Blood”
Following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire ended, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel’s military operations, labeling it “a terror state that feeds on blood.”
Trump Delivers Two Month Deadline to Iran To Reach Nuclear Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a two-month ultimatum to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demanding a decision on whether to engage in talks with the U.S. to curb its nuclear ambitions or face unspecified consequences.
Trump Issues Warning as US Attacks Houthi Strongholds in Yemen
US Central Command confirmed ongoing operations against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists, targeting multiple Houthi strongholds locations in Yemen, as Trump warns that the terrorist organization will be “completely annihilated.”
Hungarians Protest Against Banning Pride
Protesters clashed with police in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, and several were detained late Tuesday after Hungary’s rightwing government coalition introduced a law that will ban a yearly Pride march in support of the LGBTQ+ community.