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Pastor Killed in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Church During Easter Gathering
Pastor Killed in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Church During Easter Gathering
Sunday, April 19, 2026

A pastor was killed and several worshippers seriously wounded after a church in Ukraine was struck during an Easter gathering, highlighting the growing toll on Christian communities amid the ongoing war.

Pentagon Quietly Prepares Contingency Plans for Possible U.S. Operation in Cuba
Pentagon Quietly Prepares Contingency Plans for Possible U.S. Operation in Cuba
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Military planning for a potential U.S. intervention in Cuba is quietly accelerating, according to a USA TODAY exclusive, as the Pentagon prepares contingency options should President Donald Trump authorize action against the communist-led island.

Numerous Killed In Kyiv Shooting
Numerous Killed In Kyiv Shooting
Sunday, April 19, 2026

At least six people were killed after a gunman opened fire in a district of Kyiv before barricading himself inside a supermarket, where he later died in a confrontation with police, officials said.

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Energy Strain
US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Energy Strain
Sunday, April 19, 2026

The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month, despite critics fearing it could help Moscow finance its war against Ukraine.

Bulgaria Heads To Crucial Vote Amid Political Turmoil Over Pro-Russia Direction
Bulgaria Heads To Crucial Vote Amid Political Turmoil Over Pro-Russia Direction
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Bulgarians were heading for elections that a pro-Russia former president was expected to win.

10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins Amid Skepticism
10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins Amid Skepticism
Friday, April 17, 2026

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight local time after being announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, though skepticism remained over whether the truce would hold.

Hungary’s Magyar Invites Netanyahu To Budapest Despite ICC Warrant, Signals Continued Israel Ties (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s Magyar Invites Netanyahu To Budapest Despite ICC Warrant, Signals Continued Israel Ties (Worthy News In-Depth)
Friday, April 17, 2026

Péter Magyar, Hungary’s incoming prime minister, has reached out to the Jewish community and invited Israel’s government leader to Budapest despite an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

House Republicans Move to Expunge Trump’s First Impeachment Amid New Disclosures
House Republicans Move to Expunge Trump’s First Impeachment Amid New Disclosures
Friday, April 17, 2026

A renewed effort is underway in the U.S. House of Representatives to expunge the first impeachment of Donald Trump, following newly declassified information tied to the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint.

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire; Trump Confirms Passage While U.S. Blockade Remains
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire; Trump Confirms Passage While U.S. Blockade Remains
Friday, April 17, 2026

Iran has announced the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, prompting a strong response from global markets and cautious optimism from world leaders.

US, Iran Weigh Ceasefire Extension Amid Strait Tensions, Prompting Stock Rally
US, Iran Weigh Ceasefire Extension Amid Strait Tensions, Prompting Stock Rally
Thursday, April 16, 2026

The United States and Iran are considering a two-week extension of their ceasefire to allow more time for negotiations on a broader peace deal, easing immediate fears of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, officials said, prompting a global stock rally.