World Regions - Page 408

July 22

Trump pulls US out of UN agency over its backing of 'woke' social causes

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. would pull out of a United Nations agency over its "globalist, ideological agenda" and anti-Israel bias.

July 22

27 inmates from notorious Iranian prison still at large after Israeli strike: Tehran

Iranian media is reporting that 27 inmates from the notorious Evin Prison are still at large following Israel's strike on the facility last month, according to the Associated Press.

July 22

'Trump has changed the game': NATO enters brave new era under pressure from US, Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and President Trump's tough stance on NATO have 'energized' the alliance into action, experts explain unique circumstances that led to unprecedented commitments.

July 22

Iranian foreign minister denies calls to wipe Israel 'off the map,' assassination plots to kill Trump

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies plots to assassinate President Donald Trump and claims Iran has no policy to wipe Israel 'off the map,' despite contradictory statements.

July 22

Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather

A new exhibition by the National Museum of Ireland features 17 ancient manuscripts with margin scribbles by Irish monks from the 850s, offering rare glimpses into medieval monastery life.

July 21

Trump invokes Russia collusion hoax while calling for longtime foe Schiff to face jail time

President Trump floats Sen. Schiff face jail time over alleged mortgage fraud while citing declassified documents about the Russia collusion narrative.

July 21

Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top official confirms in exclusive Fox News interview

Iran continues to refuse proposal it join regional consortium for enriched uranium as officials prepare for meetings with Russia, China and European nations amid nuclear tensions

July 21

AOC slams progressive critics for 'lying' about her Iron Dome stance in defense bill fight

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism from the DSA for voting against an amendment to block $500 million in funding for Israel's missile defense systems.

July 21

Iran seeks China, Russia help to stall UN sanctions ahead of nuclear talks with Europeans

Iran schedules diplomatic meetings with Russia, China and European nations as the deadline approaches for a new nuclear deal to avoid the reimposition of U.N. Security Council sanctions.

July 21

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.