World Regions - Page 194

December 9

‘Depart immediately’: State Department warns Americans as al Qaeda threatens to overrun African nation

Islamist JNIM fighters have surrounded Mali's capital Bamako, blocking fuel supplies as the West African nation faces potential jihadist takeover within weeks.

December 9

US could burn through key missiles in 'a week' if war with China erupts, top security expert warns

Defense expert warns U.S. could run out of missiles in a week during Taiwan conflict as China builds military on "wartime footing" while America lags.

December 8

Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty violations affecting Texas farmers

President Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty dispute, demanding 200,000 acre-feet release before Dec. 31 to help struggling Texas farmers and crops.

December 8

Hundreds of mutilated bodies found in suspected Nigerian organ-harvesting ring

High Chief Stanley Oparaugo is wanted by Nigerian police after authorities discovered more than 100 mutilated corpses in a suspected organ-harvesting operation.

December 8

Two teen Afghan asylum seekers learn fate for raping 15-year-old in local park

Two teenage asylum seekers from Afghanistan were jailed for nearly 10 years each after pleading guilty to raping a 15-year-old girl in a U.K. park.

December 8

CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries over outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease

Global chikungunya outbreak prompts health warnings as cases surge across tropical regions. WHO reports 155 deaths from mosquito-transmitted virus.

December 8

Former Miss Slovakia says Uber driver kicked her out on busy intersection for being Jewish

Former Miss Slovakia demands Uber driver's termination after alleged anti-Jewish discrimination incident in Toronto.

December 8

Melania Trump, Olena Zelenska spotlight billion-dollar Russian plot to abduct, indoctrinate Ukrainian kids

Two women from different nations, Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, champion the fight against Russia's billion-dollar plot targeting Ukrainian children.

December 8

Israel unmasks Iran-directed Hamas cash network in Turkey as Ankara pushes for Gaza role

Israel exposes secret Hamas money network in Turkey backed by Iran, revealing hundreds of millions in transfers through Turkish financial infrastructure.

December 8

Chicago man accused of stabbing, choking UK woman then calling dad for lawyer found guilty of murder

Chicago man found guilty of murdering girlfriend in London after stabbing and choking her, then calling his father before finally alerting police.