World Regions - Page 171

December 24

Ukraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer

Ukraine and U.S. near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback signals changes needed.

December 24

Colorado mom accused of killing 2 children and fleeing to UK returns stateside to face murder charges

Colorado mother accused of killing two of her children, injuring another during custody battle extradited from U.K. to face murder charges after lengthy international legal fight.

December 24

New Trump admin envoy says US won’t ‘conquer’ Greenland, emphasizes talks with locals as Denmark balks at move

President's new envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, says U.S. wants diplomatic dialogue, not conquest, as tensions rise with Denmark over Arctic territorial claims.

December 23

Jet crash carrying Libya’s top general triggers airspace shutdown over NATO capital

Turkey shuts down Ankara airspace after business jet carrying Libya's top military commander crashes. Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad is feared dead.

December 23

New US military GenAI tool ‘critical first step’ in future of warfare, says expert

The recently launched “GenAI" tool for U.S. service members and Department of War workers is a “critical first step" in the future of warfare, according to a military expert.

December 23

Greta Thunberg arrested supporting Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike during London protest

Greta Thunberg was arrested and later released on bail after supporting pro-Palestinian activists protesting detentions and a hunger strike in London.

December 23

Guilty verdicts in ISIS plot police say could have been 'the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history'

Three men convicted of planning alleged gun attacks on Jewish targets in Manchester as British Jews report feeling increasingly unsafe across the U.K.

December 23

Israeli hostages freed, Iran hit, ceasefire held — 2025 shattered idea that US was exiting the Middle East

Analysis reveals how American force, not retreat, reshaped the Middle East in 2025, from Gaza ceasefire to Iran's weakened position across the region.

December 23

Trump trade crackdown hits cheap food containers from China, Vietnam with massive new duties

Commerce Department will issue final duty orders on disposable food containers from China and Vietnam following trade commission vote on unfair import practices.

December 23

Historic landmark to begin charging foreign visitors amid overcrowding battles

Rome is introducing a $2.35 entry fee for foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain starting in February 2026 to combat overcrowding at the historic landmark.