World Regions - Page 194

February 23, 2026

Soccer matches postponed after Mexico kills cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ near World Cup host

Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.

February 22, 2026

US assets in Middle East positioned for ‘highly kinetic’ war, ex-Pentagon official warns

U.S. launches major Middle East military buildup with overwhelming force capabilities against Iran as nuclear talks continue, former Pentagon official Dana Stroul said.

February 22, 2026

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.

February 22, 2026

Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.

February 22, 2026

Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

February 22, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon implies Canada was 'better team' despite losing Olympic gold medal to Team USA

Nathan MacKinnon sparked debate after Team Canada's overtime loss to Team USA, saying "You be the judge of who was the better team," despite the loss.

February 22, 2026

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.

February 22, 2026

Iran could ‘activate’ Hezbollah if US targets regime, Trump’s inner circle to decide: expert

President Donald Trump gives Iran 10-15 day deadline as IRGC strengthens ties with Hezbollah amid growing Middle East tensions and potential military confrontation.

February 22, 2026

Somali Survivor in Minnesota Speaks Out on Female Genital Mutilation

A Minnesota-based survivor says female genital mutilation remains a hidden issue carried in shame and silence, making detection and prosecution difficult.

February 22, 2026

Greenland rejects Trump's hospital ship proposal, citing existing free healthcare system

Greenland's prime minister rejects Trump's hospital ship offer, saying the territory has free healthcare unlike America where "it costs money to go to the doctor."