World Regions - Page 555

May 21

Trump rips NBC reporter for asking about Qatari jet gift amid tense meeting on genocide: 'You're a disgrace'

President Donald Trump slammed an NBC News reporter for asking about a jet donated to the DOD by Qatar during a press event with the South African president.

May 21

Trump distances himself from Russia–Ukraine conflict: 'Not our people, not our soldiers'

Trump told reporters Wednesday that the conflict didn’t involve the U.S. people or military personnel.

May 21

At least 82 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as critical aid fails to reach Palestinians

Humanitarian aid struggles to reach Gaza amid a new round of deadly Israeli strikes. Diplomats came under attack in Jenin, while international pressure mounts on Israel.

May 21

Father of American Israeli held by Hamas for 593 days demands UN act to bring son home

Ruby Chen recently urged the U.N. Security Council to enforce Resolution 2474, as families of hostages demand action against Hamas's psychological warfare.

May 21

DHS exposes crimes by migrants deported to South Sudan as judge threatens to order their return

Legal battle over deportation of immigrants with serious crimes to South Sudan continues as judge considers if their removal violates court orders.

May 21

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system faces backlash from China, which has cited concerns over space militarization and urges the U.S. to halt its development.

May 21

Historic lot of Princess Diana's fashion collection hits auction

Co-founder and executive director of Julien's Auctions Martin Nolan previews items from Princess Diana's personal fashion collection being put up for auction. 

May 21

Israel encircles 2 of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, groups say

WHO director warns Gaza's healthcare system is stretching "beyond the breaking point" as Israeli troops reportedly encircle remaining medical facilities.

May 21

Trump to meet leader of ‘out of control’ South Africa at White House

Trump set to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as U.S.-South Africa ties face scrutiny over foreign policy, economic stagnation and controversial land expropriation issues.

May 21

Suicide car bomber attacks school bus in Pakistan, killing at least 5 people

A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people, including at least three children, and wounding 38 others.