World Regions - Page 181

December 17

Canada national skating team bans events in Alberta over law that keeps trans athletes out of women's sports

Skate Canada is refusing to host events in Alberta due to the province's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act that restricts transgender athletes in women's sports.

December 17

Wild video shows how ‘blood rain’ turns Iranian island red

Viral video reveals the crimson terrain after an overnight rainstorm on Iran's Hormuz Island. (@mohsen_fitsaz via Storyful)

December 17

IOC says Indonesia has not met requested guarantees after denying visas to Israeli gymnasts, violating policy

The International Olympic Committee confirmed Indonesia has not provided requested guarantees after denying visas to Israeli gymnasts for October's World Championships.

December 17

Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force with diplomatic efforts.

December 17

Philippines authorities give update on Bondi Beach gunmen's movements amid speculation about terror training

Philippines authorities reveal details about accused Bondi Beach gunmen's month-long stay in Davao City, pushing back against terrorism training claims.

December 17

Yemen separatist forces seize key oil region, urge US to partner against Iran-backed Houthis

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council claims control of government-held territory, positioning itself as America's key partner against Iran-backed Houthis.

December 17

Israel's Netanyahu demands Western governments act to battle antisemitism: 'Heed our warnings'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding that Western nations battle antisemitism and ensure the safety of Jewish individuals.

December 17

Rising English soccer prospect, 21, dies in car crash after match

Ethan McLeod, who was seen as a rising prospect in English soccer, has died after getting into a car crash on the M1 on Tuesday night, his club said.

December 17

Global wave of terror plots sparks new alarms over the West’s growing vulnerability

Terrorist attacks on Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and foiled Christmas market plot in Germany spark growing fears of rising extremist violence worldwide.

December 17

Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian "Sub Sea Baby" drones critically damage Russian submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles in Novorossiysk, the Security Service said.