World Regions - Page 516

June 4

China, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square attack, China faces criticism over its censorship and refusal to acknowledge the deadly 1989 pro-democracy protests.

June 4

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen slams fist on table after defeat

Magnus Carlsen showed off his frustration on Sunday as he slammed his first down following a loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in a classical chess match.

June 4

Trump DOJ takes 'unprecedented' step admonishing foreign judge in free speech case centered on Rumble

Video platform Rumble is in the midst of an international free speech battle involving the Brazilian Supreme Court, including the Trump Department of Justice sending a letter to the foreign judge.

June 4

US-backed Gaza aid group pauses food distribution after days of violence

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is pausing distribution operations as it looks to strengthen security near its sites for Palestinians desperately seeking aid.

June 4

Antisemitic violence erupts in America as some invoke intifada and target Jews

Calls for intifada have escalated into hate crimes targeting U.S. Jews after Hamas's terror assault on Israel. Approximately 10,000 antisemitic incidents occurred between October 2023 and September 2024.

June 4

Massive Russia sanctions package stalls as Trump pushes for Ukraine peace talks

President Trump's stance is pivotal as senators rally behind a sanctions package targeting Russia's energy exports, aiming to influence the Ukraine conflict.

June 4

Trump says Xi is 'very tough' and 'extremely hard to make a deal with'

Ahead of a scheduled call to discuss tariffs and trade, President Donald Trump said he likes China's Xi Jinping but finds the Chinese leader very tough and difficult to make a deal with.

June 4

UAE AMBASSADOR YOUSEF AL OTAIBA: US and UAE forge groundbreaking high-tech partnership based on AI

Trump's UAE visit marks a new era in U.S.-UAE relations with a strategic alliance in AI, creating jobs and advancing technology through a new AI campus.

June 4

Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.

June 3

Woman declared dead by coroner, moved to coffin, turns out to be alive

A Czech woman declared dead surprises everyone by showing signs of life in her coffin, illustrating the rare medical phenomenon known as the Lazarus Effect.