World Regions - Page 173

December 18

NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" following the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney, Australia.

December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.

December 18

US officials warn snowbirds of 'violent crime' in winter destination hot spot

A Safety alert from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is warning snowbird tourists of violent crime risks in Mexico during the winter holidays. The alert covers tourist destinations nationwide.

December 18

Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."

December 18

Australia anti-terror police detain 7 men as country lays youngest Bondi Beach victim to rest

Australian police have detained seven men during anti-terror raids in Sydney on Thursday as the country lays to rest the youngest victim of the deadly Bondi Beach attack.

December 18

WATCH: Multiple arrests made in connection to another planned Bondi Beach attack

Footage shows multiple arrests being made after Australian counterterrorism police stopped seven suspects from allegedly enacting another attack on Bondi Beach.

December 18

Albanian opposition lawmakers light flares, scuffle with police amid parliament chaos over corruption probe

Albania's parliament erupted in chaos as opposition lawmakers clashed with police over corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku.

December 18

Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon ahead of deadline to disarm terror group

Hezbollah faces new Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon as ceasefire committee prepares to enforce the U.S.-brokered agreement terms by Dec. 31 deadline.

December 18

The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People'

Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.

December 18

As Trump seizes a second tanker, Venezuela still holds the world’s largest oil reserves

Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers as the South American nation controls world's largest oil reserves with over 300 billion barrels.