World Regions - Page 589

May 4

Trump says he will not drop tariffs to get China to negotiating table

President Donald Trump refused China's demand of lowering 145% tariffs to get Beijing to the negotiating table, saying levies could come down eventually.

May 4

Iran port explosion exposes ‘deep vulnerabilities’ in regime’s vital sectors amid unrest concerns

Iran's massive port explosion has revealed its "deep vulnerabilities" as it struggles with an already flagging economy and social unrest amid internal displeasure with the regime.

May 4

Will the next pope be from Asia?

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.

May 4

British police arrest several Iranian men over alleged plot to attack target in London

British counterterrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plan to attack an undisclosed location in London, police announced Sunday.

May 4

Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl

A car crashed into the entrance of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines on Sunday, killing two people and injuring several others.

May 3

Mexican president declines Trump's offer of US troops to help fight drug cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently confirmed President Donald Trump offered U.S. military assistance to address cartel concerns, and she declined.

May 3

Illegal immigrants accused of pocketing thousands by smuggling hundreds of aliens each week from Canada to US

Four illegal immigrants were arrested and accused of making thousands of dollars smuggling hundreds of aliens each week from Canada into the U.S.

May 3

'Sopranos' star eyes move abroad after feeling 'uncomfortable' in the US under Trump administration

Joe Pantoliano is thinking about his options outside of the United States and admitted to feeling "uncomfortable" with President Donald Trump's administration.

May 3

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won another three-year term, making him the first Australian PM to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years.

May 3

Archaeologists uncover centuries-old shipwreck beneath historic city: 'Unique source of knowledge'

A centuries-old shipwreck was uncovered in a historic neighborhood in Barcelona. Authorities revealed that the deteriorated ship, known as Ciutadella I, was discovered between April 10 and 15.