World Regions - Page 128

January 28

Combined war casualties for Russia and Ukraine could hit 2 million, new report warns

A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.

January 28

China infiltrates key Pacific territory of Micronesia with infrastructure projects as US urged to act

China opens new runway in Micronesia's Yap islands, raising serious U.S. defense concerns in this strategically vital Pacific region amid growing tensions.

January 28

Russian drone attack on passenger train is an ‘act of terrorism,’ Zelenskyy says

Russian drones struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing five in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an act of terrorism.

January 28

From 700 murdered relatives to 3 survivors: Holocaust descendant leads Israeli forces after Oct 7 attacks

Israeli colonel whose parents survived Holocaust continues military service at the age of 56, serving over 3,600 days in reserves including Gaza operations.

January 28

Female Nordic combined athletes plan protest over Olympic exclusion: 'It's so messed up'

Female athletes competing in Nordic combined plan to stage a protest Friday over the lack of a women's event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

January 28

When hate becomes a business: The monetization of antisemitism

How antisemitism became a profitable business model on social media platforms, turning hate into revenue through engagement-driven algorithms and monetization.

January 28

New book claims Shakespeare was actually a Black, Jewish woman poet named Emilia Bassano

New book claims Shakespeare was actually Emilia Bassano, a dark-skinned Jewish woman poet. Author argues the famous playwright's identity has been wrong.

January 28

Archaeologists uncover long-lost basilica tied to legendary father of architecture

Archaeologists in Italy discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary Roman engineer and architect who wrote "De architectura."

January 27

Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America

Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.

January 27

Brittney Griner compares Russian prison experience to current ICE enforcement in United States

WNBA star Brittney Griner believes a new documentary about her Russian imprisonment draws parallels to current U.S. immigration crackdowns in its Sundance premiere.