World Regions - Page 106

February 2

Rising ISIS threats to US homeland drive AFRICOM airstrikes against terrorists in Somalia

U.S. launches massive airstrike campaign in Somalia, conducting 124 attacks in 2025 to stop ISIS threats against American homeland, officials say.

February 2

Tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thai national park

An elephant named Oyewan killed a third victim at Thailand national park, trampling 65-year-old tourist during morning walk, a park official said.

February 2

US Olympic officials alter name of 'Ice House' hospitality space amid protests against federal agents

U.S. Olympic officials changed the name of one of its hospitality spaces from "Ice House" to "Winter House" over concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

February 2

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics: Everything to know about this year's Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place on Feb. 6 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, the first time the Games will be jointly hosted.

February 2

Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster

Russian cargo plane reportedly lands at Cuban military base amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions and Trump's national emergency declaration over Havana.

February 2

Iran ramps up regional threats as Trump considers talks, and eyewitness accounts of regime violence emerge

Iran escalates regional threats while reportedly exploring nuclear talks with the U.S., as violent regime crackdown on protesters killed thousands nationwide.

February 2

Team USA Olympic star Elana Meyers Taylor faces brakeman challenge ahead of Winter Games

Team USA Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor revealed over the weekend that her picks as a brakeman for her sled for the Olympics have been challenged.

February 2

GOP senator's 'Federal Fumbles' report highlights $240M spent on transgender rat testing

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., released his ninth annual "Federal Fumbles" report documenting federal waste, including NIH grants for aborted fetal tissue research.

February 2

Son of Norway’s crown princess to face rape charges as new Epstein files mention her hundreds of times

Norway's royal family faces crisis as Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son stands trial on rape charges while new Jeffrey Epstein documents revive scandal.

February 2

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing partially reopens under ceasefire deal

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens with Egypt under ceasefire, allowing 50 Palestinians daily passage for medical evacuations after nearly two years closed.