World Regions - Page 354

August 24

Trump learns a lesson grounded in faith, how best to stand tough on trade with China

President Trump adopts two-pronged China strategy using tariffs to rebuild manufacturing while negotiating from strength to counter economic coercion tactics

August 24

Israel set to launch Gaza City offensive: High stakes, high costs ahead

Tanks and troops close in as Israel readies a massive Gaza City offensive—seen as the war’s defining battle—raising stakes for hostages and Hamas terrorists.

August 24

Russia looks to update nuclear program amid ‘colossal threats’ from West

Russian nuclear chief warns of threats to country's existence, emphasizes need to strengthen nuclear shield as U.S.-Russia arms control future remains unclear.

August 23

British foreign secretary lands in hot water after fishing trip with JD Vance

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy got a fishing license warning after hosting Vice President JD Vance at his country estate, calling the violation an administrative error.

August 23

Rescue effort halted for stuck climber on treacherous mountain after climber dies trying to help her: reports

Kyrgyzstan authorities abandon rescue effort for Russian climber Nagovitsina after failed helicopter attempts and death of an Italian rescuer on Victory Peak.

August 23

England flag displays powerful symbol in immigration fight as Trump-style populism sweeps through UK

Operation "Raise the Colours" has spread the St. George’s Cross and Union Jack flags across public spaces in the U.K., hailed by supporters as patriotism and condemned by critics as extremism.

August 23

Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China

Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China

August 22

Famed horse racing jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to Triple Crown dies at 84

Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, who won over 3,000 races including the Triple Crown with Secretariat, passed away Friday at 84 in his Canadian home.

August 22

John Bolton's home and office raided by federal agents

Federal agents raided the Maryland home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton on Friday morning, according to two senior government enforcement sources briefed on the matter.

August 22

Bolton tweet during raid shows focus was elsewhere as FBI searched his house

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton posted to X about the war in Ukraine when the FBI first raided his home on Friday morning, time stamps of the tweet show.