World Regions - Page 133

January 25

Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan

Netanyahu agrees to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing under President Trump's 20-point peace plan, pending the recovery of the final Israeli hostage.

January 25

Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control

A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.

January 25

Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions

Canadian PM Mark Carney pushes back against Trump's 100% tariff threat, firmly denying plans for China free trade deal after recent diplomatic visit.

January 25

Italy’s Meloni rebukes Trump remarks on NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls Trump's NATO comments about Afghanistan "unacceptable," defending Italy's sacrifice of 53 soldiers killed in the conflict.

January 25

Macron says children's brains are 'not for sale,' urges fast-track to ban social media for kids under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes lawmakers to ban social media for kids under 15, saying children's emotions won't be manipulated by "American Platforms" or "Chinese algorithms."

January 25

After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run'

Lt. Gen. John Brennan details U.S. military support helping Nigerian forces combat Islamic State and Boko Haram terrorists following strikes that disrupted terror networks.

January 25

China's top general ousted, placed under investigation in latest military purge

Chinese President Xi Jinping removed China's top general Zhang Youxia amid an investigation for violating party discipline in latest military purge.

January 25

US, Nigeria hold security talks after Trump CPC designation

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan joined Nigerian officials in Abuja this week after Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern under President Trump, for security talks. (Video: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri.)

January 25

Trump's penguin breaks the internet — and sends the left into a frenzy

The White House penguin post connects to a popular TikTok meme where young men see the solitary bird as rejecting conformity for a higher purpose.

January 25

Trump hails 'great and very brave' UK soldiers after slamming NATO allies' Afghanistan service

President Donald Trump praised UK soldiers after backlash for criticizing NATO allies in Afghanistan on Saturday, hailing troops as "great and very brave."