World Regions - Page 504

June 12

Israel's Netanyahu holds on to power, attempt to dissolve government falls short

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition survived an attempt to dissolve Knesset as ultra-Orthodox lawmakers reach a compromise with a Likud leader over military exemptions.

June 12

Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing's 'gray zone' warfare

Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.

June 12

Air India plane with over 200 onboard crashes near airport

The Air India passenger plane crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, bound for London's Gatwick Airport.

June 12

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

New sanctions legislation targets countries supporting Russia's war machine while exempting those helping Ukraine as Europe boosts defense spending against Putin.

June 12

Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.

June 11

Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: 'I would'

President Donald Trump indicates willingness to extend July 8 trade deal deadline for countries negotiating with the U.S., but he believes it won't be necessary as talks continue.

June 11

People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says

Rev. Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is staying focused on delivering aid as the organization he leads faces international criticism.

June 11

Japan implements strict border control measures targeting foreign tourists who skip out on hospital payments

Japan announces new policy barring entry to foreigners with outstanding medical bills and requiring visitors staying over three months to join the national health care program.

June 11

Self-proclaimed 'Jew hater' pleads guilty after targeting victims at NYC protests

Tarek Bazrouk of New York pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime after repeatedly assaulting Jewish counter-protesters at anti-Israel demonstrations in NYC between 2024 and 2025.

June 11

Chinese student arrested for allegedly smuggling undeclared biological materials seen in new mugshot

Federal authorities charged Chengxuan Han with allegedly smuggling biological samples from China to the University of Michigan and lying to customs officials during inspection.