World Regions - Page 132

United Nations November 17

UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza peace plan after Waltz calls territory 'hell on earth'

U.N. Security Council unanimously adopts U.S.-backed resolution to end Gaza war through Trump's 20-point peace plan, establishing international stabilization force.

Europe November 17

Russian drone strikes tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa after Zelenskyy closes US gas deal

The MT Orinda tanker was struck at Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region Monday, with all 16 crew members evacuated as flames engulfed the vessel across from Romania.

White House November 17

Raspy-voiced Trump reveals reason he ‘blew my stack’ in heated discussion

President Donald Trump explained on Monday his raspy voice resulted from heated trade discussions with a foreign country who sought to renegotiate a deal with him.

VIDEO November 17

Suspected Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa

Suspected Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa, where US natural gas will go. (OBSERVATOR ANTENA 1 via The Associated Press)

World November 17

Miss Israel says she's getting death threats after viral Miss Universe video controversy with Miss Palestine

Melanie Shiraz claims possibly edited footage from Miss Universe competition led to barrage of antisemitic abuse and graphic threats against the Israeli contestant.

Crime November 17

Two men caught with 81 monkeys stuffed in bags and meth in wildlife smuggling ring, authorities say

Two men in Thailand were arrested after authorities discovered 81 monkeys and methamphetamine near the Cambodia border in a suspected wildlife trafficking case.

China November 17

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.

Nicki Minaj November 17

Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN ambassador join voices against Christian persecution in Nigeria

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz teams up with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria in an unexpected collaboration that's making headlines.

China November 17

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.

Pope Leo XIV November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

Media November 17

Former BBC director-general tells network they shouldn't agree to pay Trump any money

Former BBC chief Lord Tony Hall said during an interview on Sunday that the network shouldn't pay President Donald Trump any money, calling it innapropriate.