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Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth)
Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth)
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for alleged “crimes against humanity” during his “war on drugs.”

Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus)
Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus)
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukrainian troops suffering setbacks in Russia’s border region of Kursk to surrender and said he was open to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s request to “spare their lives.” Putin also announced he could agree on a ceasefire with Ukraine “with nuances” after a Kremlin official suggested he was “cautiously optimistic” about a deal, though Kyiv remaimed sceptical.

Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown
Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown
Friday, March 14, 2025

With just a day before the potential for a government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., switched course Thursday night and said he would vote to approve House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.

Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Friday, March 14, 2025

Poland’s president says he has discussed with Washington transferring U.S. nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release
U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release
Thursday, March 13, 2025

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a proposal to resolve the hostage crisis, as negotiations continue in Qatar over extending the Gaza ceasefire and releasing Israeli hostages.

Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts”
Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts”
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Israel has rejected a United Nations report released Thursday, in which UN experts accused it of committing “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities and using sexual violence as a war strategy during the Gaza conflict.

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India
Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India
Friday, March 14, 2025

In 2024, Christians in India experienced significant levels of violence and discrimination, with 640 reported cases, a surge in cases since 2014, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC).

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
Thursday, March 13, 2025

A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.

USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
Thursday, March 13, 2025

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.

Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.