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Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán
Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Braving rain, tens of thousands rallied in Budapest against Hungary’s longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces growing public outrage over corruption allegations and his perceived authoritarian and pro-Russia policies.

Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate
Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Romania’s electoral bureau has cleared right party leader George Simion to run in the country’s tense presidential re-run election in May.

Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’
Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’
Sunday, March 16, 2025

It’s viewed as a miracle at sea. Máximo Napa, a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman, was found alive after 94 long days adrift on open water. Authorities confirmed Napa’srescue following his discharge from the hospital over the weekend.

Trump ‘Closing Down’ Voice of America
Trump ‘Closing Down’ Voice of America
Saturday, March 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump effectively closed down the Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster Saturday, impacting hundreds of millions of people, many of whom listen in countries without a free press.

U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran
U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran
Saturday, March 15, 2025

The U.S. military struck Houthi targets in Yemen late Saturday “in a message to Iran” at a time when the U.S. administration is proposing to open negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program, U.S. and Israeli sources say.

Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine
Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Britain has made clear it supports U.S. plans for a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine, however Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that the question of territory in his nation’s war with Russia is “complicated” and must be discussed at a later stage.

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.