World Regions - Page 514

July 30, 2025

Dozens dead as violence erupts over government plans to eliminate fuel subsidies, army takes to streets

Angola's fuel subsidy cuts trigger deadly protests leaving 22 dead and over 1,200 arrested as the government seeks to reduce costly diesel subsidies.

July 30, 2025

Arab nations for first time pressure Hamas to disarm, relinquish power in Gaza

Arab nations are calling on Hamas to disarm, bring about an immediate end to the war in Gaza and eventually allow the Palestinian Authority to take over the Strip.

July 30, 2025

Trump admin sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro coup-plot probe

Treasury Department freezes assets of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, Alexandre de Moraes, who is helping lead a case against Brazil's former right-wing president.

July 30, 2025

Jack Alexy sets American record in 100-meter freestyle at World Aquatics Championships

New Jersey native Jack Alexy became the American record holder in the 100-meter freestyle event as he raised the bar at the World Aquatics Championships.

July 30, 2025

Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns, citing exhaustion amid hate surge

As antisemitic incidents spike in Canada, Jewish organizations and former officials are calling on Ottawa to move beyond symbolism following the resignation of special envoy Deborah Lyons.

July 30, 2025

Trump blasted for ‘steep concessions to Beijing’ after chip deal, canceled Taiwanese visit

Democratic senators criticize Trump administration for ceding leverage to Beijing in trade talks while blocking Taiwanese president and reversing chip ban.

July 30, 2025

Democratic lawmaker 'no longer on speaking terms' with some family over Israel support

New York Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres discusses losing family ties over Zionism support and expresses concerns about Gaza humanitarian situation at student summit.

July 30, 2025

Agent's alleged attempt to smuggle wife on Trump’s Scotland trip being probed in latest Secret Service fiasco

President Donald Trump called a Secret Service agent's alleged attempt to smuggle wife onto cargo plane during Scotland trip a "strange story" as agency launches investigation.

July 30, 2025

New York Times admits using misleading cover photo of emaciated Gaza child

The New York Times admitted a Gaza child featured on the front page as a famine victim actually suffered from a preexisting condition, leading to accusations of journalistic malpractice.

July 30, 2025

Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier dies at 31 in Pakistan mountain climbing accident

Laura Dahlmeier, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died at 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, where rescue efforts were hindered by harsh conditions.