World Regions - Page 173

Taiwan's president says island 'will never be sacrificed or traded' in stern rebuke of China

May 17, 2026

Taiwan's president says island 'will never be sacrificed or traded' in stern rebuke of China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vows Taiwan will never be sacrificed or traded, rebuking China and thanking Trump for security cooperation.

MotoGP racer hurtles through the air in terrifying crash, suffers serious injuries

May 17, 2026

MotoGP racer hurtles through the air in terrifying crash, suffers serious injuries

A serious MotoGP crash at the Catalunya Grand Prix sent Alex Marquez hurtling through the air after a collision with then-race leader Pedro Acosta.

How US CEOs quietly teamed up with Trump to gain leverage over China

May 17, 2026

How US CEOs quietly teamed up with Trump to gain leverage over China

U.S. corporate titans like Musk, Cook and Huang traveled with Trump to Beijing, underscoring China's desire for American business and investment.

UK pastor says he was arrested for preaching the gospel, speaking out against Islam

May 17, 2026

UK pastor says he was arrested for preaching the gospel, speaking out against Islam

A 66-year-old UK pastor said he faces hate speech-related charges for preaching the Bible and speaking out against Islam during street preaching in London.

Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax

May 17, 2026

Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax

Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni says he wants to fast-track a 100% cruise passenger tax hike to discourage mass tourism and short-stay cruise arrivals.

NATO ally Poland warns Russia, Belarus pushing illegal migrants toward alliance — and the US

May 17, 2026

NATO ally Poland warns Russia, Belarus pushing illegal migrants toward alliance — and the US

Poland's military guards its Belarus border against what officials call a Russian-backed hybrid warfare campaign using migrants to destabilize NATO.

Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran

May 17, 2026

Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran

Trump is weighing restarting military action on Iran and will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday amid reports of Iranian deception and delay tactics.

Chill coming from Trump’s summit with Xi is proof of a new Cold War with China

May 17, 2026

Chill coming from Trump’s summit with Xi is proof of a new Cold War with China

Xi Jinping warned President Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to clashes and conflicts, making it the summit's most significant moment.

Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system

May 17, 2026

Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system

A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during a perilous mission to recover bodies of four Italian divers trapped in a deep underwater cave.

King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended

May 17, 2026

King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended

King Charles was "shocked and saddened" after a soldier died following a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show during a King's Troop display Friday.