World Regions - Page 215

February 13, 2026

Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’

Trump's $12 billion "Project Vault" aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America's first critical mineral stockpile for national security.

February 13, 2026

Netanyahu urges court to revoke Palestinians' Israeli citizenship after convictions for violent crimes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to revoke citizenship of two Palestinian men convicted of terrorism in the first use of a controversial deportation law.

February 13, 2026

USS Ford ordered to the Middle East, the second aircraft carrier being sent to the region

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was ordered to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran amid rising regional tensions.

February 12, 2026

European nation votes to cap population at 10M in major immigration crackdown referendum

Switzerland will vote June 14 on capping population at 10 million as anti-immigration referendum gains momentum with population nearing 9.1 million.

February 12, 2026

Slovak man who traveled to Winter Olympics to cheer on hockey team arrested after 16 years on lam

A Slovakian hockey fan was arrested in Milan on a 16-year-old warrant and missed his team’s stunning 4-1 Olympic upset over Finland after allegedly committing thefts in 2010.

February 12, 2026

US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to Olympic ice dance judging questions after finishing second to French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron in Paris.

February 12, 2026

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

The Football Association of Ireland approved a motion in November calling for Israel's banishment from UEFA, citing the Gaza war, but it now faces the team in Nations League Group B3.

February 12, 2026

CNN host Kaitlan Collins reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access in Saudi Arabia

CNN's Kaitlan Collins revealed Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended her press access during a presidential trip to Saudi Arabia.

February 12, 2026

American skiers rescued after getting lost near Olympic venue in the Italian Alps

Two American skiers were rescued near an Olympic venue in Livigno after getting lost backcountry skiing. Thermal imaging drones helped locate the men on Tuesday night.

February 12, 2026

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.