World Regions - Page 533

May 27

Russia, China, North Korea condemn Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield

U.S. adversaries condemn Trump's Golden Dome plan, citing risks of space arms race and global instability, while the U.S. defends it as homeland protection.

May 27

China chemical plant explosion leaves at least 5 dead

A huge blast rocked a chemical plant in eastern China on Tuesday, sending massive clouds of smoke into the sky and leaving at least 5 dead, officials said.

May 27

Former Israeli government spokesperson warns country is in an 'impossible bind' in Gaza

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy says Israel faces an "impossible dilemma" between bringing home hostages and defeating Hamas.

May 27

Trump warns Putin is 'playing with fire' after declaring the Russian president has 'gone absolutely CRAZY'

President Donald Trump, who recently said Russian President Vladimir Putin had gone "CRAZY," warned in a Tuesday post on Truth Social that Putin is "playing with fire"

May 27

Putin rejects Trump's Vatican push as Kremlin accuses him of being 'emotional': envoy Kellogg

Putin rejects Trump's Vatican peace talks proposal for Russia-Ukraine, suggesting Geneva instead. Trump condemns Putin's drone strikes as 'crazy' on social media.

May 27

New US-backed aid group begins distributing food in war-torn Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began distributing aid in the war-torn Gaza Strip, even as the group remains shrouded in controversy and questions.

May 27

Trump admin urged to support striking Iranian truckers: 'Potential to paralyze regime'

An expert says a nationwide strike among truck drivers in Iran could give the Trump administration an upper hand in nuclear negotiations if the U.S. offers support and aid to the workers.

May 27

Romanian populist who ran for president before election was annulled steps away from politics

Calin Georgescu steps back from politics following a court's annulment of his presidential election results due to alleged electoral violations.

May 27

Pro-Ukraine Republican agrees with Trump on 'CRAZY' Putin, urges 'Secondary sanctions & arms support NOW'

Rep. Joe Wilson, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "crazy," and called for "Secondary sanctions & arms support NOW."

May 27

GORDON CHANG: Is Trump rescuing China's Communists?

President Trump's tariff pause aids China's economy amid deflation. But it also weakens our U.S. trade position as China maintains non-tariff barriers and unfair practices.