World Regions - Page 235

January 29, 2026

Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil to communist regime

Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba, accusing the communist regime of aligning with hostile powers and ordering new tariffs on oil suppliers to the island nation.

January 29, 2026

Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.

January 29, 2026

80-year-old lottery winner sentenced for bankrolling $400M drug empire from cottage with son

Lottery winner John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a $400 million counterfeit pill empire from his cottage after a 2010 windfall.

January 29, 2026

EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorists; Germany warns of rapid action

The European Union approved new sanctions targeting Iranian officials and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group over protest suppression and Russia support.

January 29, 2026

Iran to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz with US armada in Middle East

Iran announces live-fire military drills in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to region amid escalating tensions.

January 29, 2026

US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.

January 29, 2026

UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.

January 29, 2026

Russian man convicted of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to London police from US

Barron Trump's late-night video call led to a Russian man's assault conviction in London after witnessing an attack during their brief conversation.

January 29, 2026

Trump says Putin agreed to halt Kyiv strikes for one week amid brutal cold

President Donald Trump announced progress in Ukraine peace negotiations as special envoy Steve Witkoff reported productive trilateral talks moving toward a potential deal.

January 29, 2026

Travel warning escalates for tourists as US State Dept flags 'armed conflict' risks

State Department updates its Pakistan travel advisory, maintaining Level 3 status while adding new warnings for unrest, crime and possible armed conflict.