World Regions - Page 148

January 8

Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery

Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.

January 8

Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen, experts say

One Nigerian church paid $205,000 ransom for 50 kidnapped members as Fulani militants allegedly wage economic jihad against Christians in Middle Belt.

January 7

Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham

Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.

January 7

'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments

Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.

January 7

US Coast Guard vessels track sanctioned oil tanker before seizure

U.S. Coast Guard vessels track sanctioned crude oil carrier Bella 1 before it was seized by the the United States in the North Atlantic early Wednesday. (Credit: Department of Defense)

January 7

Rubio lays out three-phase plan for Venezuela after Maduro: 'Not just winging it'

Secretary Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's Venezuela plan amid Democratic criticism, outlining a three-phase strategy for a post-Maduro transition, including oil control.

January 7

Senate Republican predicts the fall of the Cuban regime

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is predicting that the Cuban regime will fall in the wake of U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro

January 7

Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans Denmark meetings next week, and lawmakers reject the idea of military force to capture Greenland, a prized possession sought by President Trump.

January 7

Trump affirms US 'will always be there for NATO,' while expressing doubts about alliance

President Donald Trump pledges U.S. will "always be there for NATO" while questioning alliance's commitment amid tensions over Greenland push.

January 7

US military seizes two sanctioned tankers in Atlantic Ocean

U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker in dramatic North Atlantic operation targeting sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.