World Regions - Page 590

May 3

World Press Freedom Day: Release my father Jimmy Lai, who published what China's leaders did not want to hear

On World Press Freedom Day, we must remind ourselves of the people who have lost their freedoms fighting for this very right. My father Jimmy Lai is one such man.

May 3

Rubio blasts communist Cuban regime as NJ trooper’s killer remains free

New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster's 1973 murder case remains open as Joanne Chesimard, now living in Cuba, evades justice alongside other American fugitives protected by the Cuban government.

May 3

Pro-Gaza candidates elected despite gender segregation, antisemitism controversies

Pro-Gaza candidates won in local English elections, highlighting growing concern in the UK over Israel's war with Hamas. This comes as the Reform UK Party made major gains locally.

May 3

Hysterical town hall attendee interrupts AOC, yells about 'genocide' in Gaza: 'You're a liar!'

A hysterical protester yelling about the “genocide" in Gaza interrupted a district town hall event being held by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., shortly after it began on Friday night.

May 2

Remains of domestic cats found in wreckage of ancient ship were likely first to arrive in United States

The remains of two domestic cats found in the wreckage of a Spanish conquistador ship were likely the first of the pet to make it to what is now the U.S.

May 2

Intelligence agency classifies country's popular Alternative for Germany party as 'extremist'

Germany's domestic intelligence service has classified the popular Alternative for Germany party as "extremist," allowing for close surveillance of the group.

May 2

US readies Russia sanctions over Ukraine, unclear if Trump will sign, sources say

To intensify pressure on Moscow to end its war on Ukraine, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia including energy and banking measures.

May 2

Chinese official reportedly seeking talks with Trump on fentanyl ingredients amid trade war

A Chinese official is reportedly inquiring about what the Trump administration wants China to do about the ingredients used to make fentanyl.

May 2

Pakistan warns of a 'nuclear flashpoint,' urges Trump to step in amid rising tensions with India over Kashmir

Pakistan warns of a looming Indian strike, slams “war hysteria" and urges the U.S. to step in as Kashmir tensions risk triggering a nuclear crisis in South Asia.

May 2

Farage's Reform UK beats out establishment parties in 'earthquake' elections

Reform UK took two major election victories in flipping a traditionally liberal parliamentary seat and a Tory-dominated mayoral seat in what was described as a "political earthquake."