World Regions - Page 172

December 26

Tiny Pacific nation to take up to 75 deportees as Trump administration accelerates mass removals

Palau, a small Pacific nation with 18,000 residents, agreed to accept U.S. deportees to address labor shortages. The deal includes millions in aid.

December 26

'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard in Times Square this week placed by Arab-American rights group

A billboard in Times Square claims Jesus is Palestinian in a holiday message from an Arab-American group amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

December 26

Trump suggests he'll call final shots on peace deal ahead of Zelenskyy meeting: 'We'll see what he's got'

President Donald Trump said he will call the final shots on any Ukraine-Russia peace deal ahead of a reported meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

December 26

Trump casts Maduro’s ouster as ‘smart’ move as Russia, China enter the fray

China and Russia slam Trump's Venezuela operations as Maduro faces mounting pressure from U.S. oil seizures and military strikes in Caribbean waters.

December 26

Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump 'before the New Year'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump this weekend amid signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.

December 26

Israel FM accuses Palestinian Authority of aiding terror with ‘Pay-for-Slay’ after deadly attack

Two Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks in Israel on Friday, as officials accused the Palestinian Authority of misleading the world about its active terror payment policy.

December 26

Washington Post rips UK health system as NHS pleads with Brits to avoid hospitals

The Washington Post questioned why American progressives support single-payer healthcare after the U.K. asks patients to avoid hospitals during winter crisis.

December 26

Nigeria says it shared intelligence to support US strikes on ISIS

Nigeria confirmed it shared intelligence with the U.S. ahead of Christmas night airstrikes against ISIS targets accused of killing Christians.

December 25

Trio of Palestinians arrested for allegedly torching Christmas tree at Catholic church in West Bank

Three Palestinians accused of torching a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a West Bank Catholic church were arrested.

December 25

Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow allies concede city lost: report

Russian forces were reportedly cut off and surrendering in Ukraine's Kupyansk as supply lines fail. Only dozens of isolated troops remain in the strategic city.