World Regions - Page 396

July 29

US accuses Venezuelan regime of narco-terrorism over alliances with Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Cartel de los Soles as a global terrorist group for allegedly supporting violent organizations like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.

July 29

Regina Spektor show interrupted by anti-Israel protesters screaming, ‘Free f------ Palestine!’

Jewish singer Regina Spektor confronted anti-Israel protesters at her Portland show, telling hecklers,"You're just yelling at a Jew," before having them removed by security.

July 29

Pope Leo XIV condemns brutal machete attack that killed 49 Christians during prayer in DR Congo

Pope Leo and the U.N. condemned the attack by Islamic State-linked extremists that killed 49 Christians in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a predominantly Christian country.

July 29

Trump issues firm 10-day deadline to Putin to end war

President Trump says secondary sanctions against Russian oil-purchasing nations will go into effect next week if Putin doesn't agree to Ukraine peace deal within 10 days.

July 29

Starmer says UK to recognize Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to ceasefire, Hamas must 'disarm'

The United Kingdom set a September deadline for Israel to agree to a Gaza ceasefire or face the U.K.'s recognition of a Palestinian state.

July 29

Farage torches UK minister over 'disgusting' predator jab in free speech clash

The U.K.'s Online Safety Act sparks heated debate between Nigel Farage and Peter Kyle, highlighting tensions between child protection measures and freedom of speech concerns.

July 29

'Critical' closed-door congressional huddle focuses on growing antisemitism in US, Mamdani’s rise

The House Homeland Security Committee met with stakeholders to address rising antisemitic violence amid concerns about recent attacks and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

July 29

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: What to know about the US-backed aid group

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operates four sites providing food boxes with 2,400 daily calories, while facing criticism from the U.N. and several American allies.

July 29

Trump boasts he 'stopped about five wars' while opening new Scotland golf course, vows to work with Netanyahu

During his Scotland trip, President Donald Trump opened a new golf course, met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and addressed Israel's conflict.

July 29

China may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline

CK Hutchison signals openness to include a Chinese investor in Panama Canal ports after negotiations with BlackRock expired, raising concerns about Beijing's influence.