World Regions - Page 42

March 6

Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns

Barcelona nearly doubles its traveler tax to $10-$17 per night, making the tax among Europe's highest as the city battles overtourism and housing shortages.

March 6

53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror

A total of 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution this week that called the Islamic Republic of Iran "the largest state sponsor of terrorism."

March 6

Iranian vessel suffers engine failure, offloads crew days after US submarine sank other ship

An Iranian navy logistics ship offloaded its crew to Sri Lanka on Friday after suffering engine trouble at sea, days after the U.S. sank an Iranian warship.

March 6

STEVE FORBES: The AI Cold War has begun and America cannot afford to lose

The battle for AI supremacy heats up as China deploys tactics to challenge U.S. technology leadership and reshape global artificial intelligence standards.

March 6

Israel pounds Hezbollah targets, daring Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed terror proxy

Lebanon's government calls for Hezbollah disarmament amid renewed Israel conflict, as international leaders including Macron warn against broader war.

March 6

IAF dismantles 6 Iranian ballistic missile launchers: IDF

The IDF said Friday that the Israeli Air Force dismantled six Iranian ballistic missile launchers on Thursday minutes before they were supposed to be launched. (CREDIT: Israel Defense Forces)

March 6

Australia Beats Czechia 5-1 To Stay Undefeated In The World Baseball Classic

Australia defeated Czechia 5-1 behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead.

March 5

Private flights account for 30% of departures from Oman airport as wealthy evacuate Middle East

Private flights account for more than 30% of departures from Oman's main airport as Middle East evacuation efforts intensify amid conflict escalation.

March 5

Canada's Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift

The Canadian prime minister has been criticized for changing his position on the Iran conflict three times this week as critics blasted his contradictory stance.

March 5

Iranian women's soccer fans show support for Trump as team appears to pivot on national anthem stance

Iranian fans showed support for President Donald Trump as the women's soccer team shifted its stance on singing the national anthem during the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran.