World Regions - Page 191

December 7

Nigeria secures release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from Catholic school after weeks in captivity

Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.

December 7

Josh Shapiro urges Philly schools to ‘take very seriously’ antisemitism as Congress opens investigation

Gov. Josh Shapiro has urged the School District of Philadelphia to address antisemitism as congressional investigation reveals alleged anti-Jewish incidents in classrooms.

December 7

Overnight fire at India nightclub leaves 25 dead

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Goa nightclub fire "deeply saddening" as state officials launch investigation into the deadly incident that killed 25 people.

December 7

Christian pastors, influencers join 1,000-strong Israel mission backing Jewish state, fighting antisemitism

A delegation of 1,000 U.S. Christian pastors arrives in Israel as part of a Friends of Zion initiative to train them as unofficial ambassadors in their communities.

December 7

Even the future king discovers smartphones are a royal pain for kids and parents

Prince William reveals keeping smartphones away from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has become a "tense issue" for royal family.

December 7

Maduro’s forces face renewed scrutiny as US tensions rise: ‘A fortress built on sand’

Military expert reveal Venezuela's armed forces are weakened by corruption despite appearing formidable, as U.S. tensions with Maduro's regime escalate further.

December 6

Hegseth hints at major defense spending hike, reveals new details on Trump’s anti-narco-terrorism operations

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed he personally authorized the Trump administration's first strike on a suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

December 6

Russia unleashes major drone, missile attack on Ukraine as US diplomatic talks continue

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with 653 drones and 51 missiles, injuring eight people as peace talks continue in Florida with Ukrainian officials.

December 6

Police in Italy stop pro-Palestinian protesters from disrupting Olympic torch relay

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were removed by Italian authorities before reaching the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics torch relay route in Rome.

December 6

Rosie O'Donnell's Trump obsession continues unabated from Ireland as friends beg her to 'disconnect'

Rosie O'Donnell can't resist posting about President Donald Trump despite moving to Ireland and promising her therapist to refrain from social media commentary.