World Regions - Page 144

February 25

US women's hockey gold medalist Hilary Knight brushes off men's reaction to Trump remark

U.S. captain Hilary Knight said President Donald Trump’s joke about the women’s hockey team was “distasteful" and detracted from Team USA’s Olympic gold medal win.

February 25

Olympic biathlete undergoes heart surgery after withdrawing from race mid-competition

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent heart surgery after withdrawing from an Olympic race due to breathing issues linked to an atrial abnormality.

February 25

Mexican president considers legal action against Elon Musk over drug cartel accusation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of having cartel ties without providing evidence.

February 25

Trump says Iran pursues 'sinister ambitions,' hasn't told US that Tehran 'will never have a nuclear weapon'

President Donald Trump warned lawmakers and Americans about Iran's "sinister ambitions" for its nuclear program during his State of the Union speech.

February 25

Trump’s former Ukraine envoy criticizes US abstention on UN peace vote

Trump's former Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg criticizes U.S. abstention on U.N. peace resolution, asking if four years of war and civilian suffering aren't "enough."

February 25

The biggest omissions in Trump’s State of the Union — and why they matter in 2026

Trump's State of the Union promoted new policies on retirement savings and ethics while touting economic growth and border security achievements.

February 25

Trump admin ramps up 'maximum pressure' Iran sanctions ahead of new round of nuclear talks

The Trump administration expanded sanctions on Iran by targeting its shadow fleet and missile networks ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva.

February 25

Ukraine to meet Trump envoys ahead of high-stakes Geneva talks with Russia as war enters fifth year

Ukraine and U.S. representatives reportedly set to meet ahead of trilateral talks with Russia in Geneva as the ongoing war enters its fifth year.

February 25

Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized amid Epstein probe

Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalized due to strain from corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein files, his attorney confirmed.

February 25

Trump issues stern Iran warning as Tehran angrily reacts to speech amid muted world reaction

Trump warns Iran in State of the Union: "I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon" while signaling diplomacy.