World Regions - Page 226

November 16

Birthplace of Jesus to resume Christmas celebrations after war forced a two-year pause

Bethlehem announces return of Christmas celebrations starting Dec. 6 after two-year pause due to Gaza war. Mayor lights tree in historic Manger Square.

November 16

Zelenskyy moves to 'clean up' Ukraine's energy sector as corruption scandal rocks leadership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced major energy sector cleanup Sunday as corruption scandal rocks the nation's nuclear industry.

November 16

Skies at stake: Inside the US-China race for air dominance

China's missile strategy targets U.S. air bases while America bets on stealth technology. Pacific air dominance no longer guaranteed as military gap narrows rapidly.

November 16

Britain announces sweeping asylum policy shift to cut protections for refugees

Britain announced a drastic asylum policy overhaul inspired by Denmark's tough immigration stance, marking the largest refugee system changes in modern times.

November 15

US seeks UN authorization for Gaza international force lasting through 2027 under Trump plan

U.S. pushes U.N. Security Council to authorize international force in Gaza through 2027 under Trump's 20-point plan, with deployment planned by January 2025.

November 15

Former UK prime minister slams BBC as ‘laughingstock’ as Trump readies $1B lawsuit over Jan. 6 video scandal

Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss backs President Donald Trump’s $1B lawsuit threat against the BBC, calling the broadcaster a "laughingstock" and urging it be defunded.

November 15

BROADCAST BIAS: BBC caught twisting Trump’s words, and US media rush to their defense

PBS and NPR defend the BBC against conservative bias allegations while media analyst Brian Stelter dismisses Trump editing controversy as unintentional mistake.

November 14

Trump planning lawsuit of up to $5 billion against BBC over edited Jan 6 speech documentary

President Donald Trump told reporters that he's looking to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion next week over its documentary that edited his Jan. 6 remarks.

November 14

President Trump has an ‘obligation’ to follow through on BBC lawsuit, former advisor argues

Former Trump campaign senior advisor Jason Miller demands accountability amid President Donald Trump’s potential legal battle with the BBC over edits to his Jan. 6 speech on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

November 14

Canadian Pride fest president resigns after backlash for comments on transgender athletes in women's sports

Pride festival organizer Wendi Nicholson resigned amid criticism over comments on transgender women in elite sports as the IOC considers new athlete eligibility policies.