World Regions - Page 208

December 1

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

December 1

Harvard hires Divinity School graduate who faced assault charges against an Israeli student at a protest

Elom Tettey-Tamaklo received a Harvard teaching position months after completing court-ordered programs for assaulting an Israeli classmate during a 2023 protest.

December 1

Retired general hails Trump's 'holistic' crackdown on Venezuelan drug trafficking as showdown escalates

Trump issues ultimatum to Venezuela's Maduro as retired general praises president's comprehensive approach to combating drug trafficking and fentanyl crisis.

December 1

Venezuela White House meeting kicks off Trump’s high-stakes week as Cabinet huddle looms

The White House will hold a meeting on Venezuela as President Donald Trump confirmed speaking with President Nicolás Maduro amid escalating tensions.

December 1

Trump declares importance of not derailing 'Syria's evolution into a prosperous State'

In a Truth Social post U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Syria and Israel, emphasizing is as "very important" for Israel to engage in "dialogue with Syria"

December 1

Travelers stranded in midair as sky-dining platform freezes in major mishap: See the video

A family and an employee were stranded 120 feet in the air for four hours at a sky-dining attraction in Kerala, India. After the malfunction, firefighters were finally able to rescue everyone.

December 1

NATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats

NATO considers "more aggressive" stance against Russia's hybrid warfare, including pre-emptive cyber operations, as tensions escalate over sabotage.

December 1

EU official warns 'impunity' for Russia would mark 'historic mistake of huge proportions'

European Union Commissioner Michael McGrath declared that Russia must face accountability for its "crimes," according to a Politico report

November 30

Muslim dad, sons allegedly drowned teen over 'Western' lifestyle, refusing to wear headscarf

Syrian father and sons of "strict" Muslim family face 25 years for alleged killing of 18-year-old Ryan Al Najjar in Netherlands after she refused to wear headscarf.

November 30

Trump says 'don't read anything into it' when asked about declaring Venezuela's airspace closed

Trump closes Venezuela's airspace, warns of criminals entering U.S. but tells reporters "don't read anything into it" when asked about potential strikes.