World Regions - Page 674

April 17, 2025

China’s economic woes threaten real war amid tariff battle

The top reason countries go to war is economic and President Donald Trump’s tariff battle is now focused on communist China, just as Beijing suffers a host of serious financial challenges.

April 17, 2025

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

April 16, 2025

False alarm, real heat: Firefighters surprise crowd of romance novel fans

A fire alarm interrupted Abby Jimenez’s book event — but the real sparks flew when a crew of firefighters walked in to cheers from the crowd.

April 16, 2025

Disney's 'Snow White' remake banned in Lebanon due to Israeli star Gal Gadot

Disney's live-action "Snow White" remake was reportedly banned from being screened in Lebanon due to the film's actress Gal Gadot being Israeli.

April 16, 2025

Ex-MLS player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from 11th floor of building in China

Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza died after falling from the 11th floor of his residence in China, officials confirmed Wednesday. He was 28.

April 16, 2025

DAVID MARCUS: Americans get it. Trump's moves to clean up Biden's open border chaos will be messy

Americans do not relish the position our feckless leaders have put us in by failing to enforce our nation’s laws. But we simply can't accept the consequences of having no border.

April 16, 2025

A Berlin doctor has been charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.

April 16, 2025

Wall Street banker washes up dead on paradise beach weeks after disappearing on vacation

The family of a missing New York banker confirmed that the remains that washed ashore on a beach in Spain belong to the 37-year-old, who had vanished nearly a month ago during vacation.

April 16, 2025

5 controversies embroiling Harvard University as Trump seeks to cut funding

Harvard University in Massachusetts has been embroiled in controversies in recent years, from antisemitism on campus to a plagiarism scandal.

April 16, 2025

JD Vance gears up to talk economic priorities during trips to Italy, India

Vance and the second family are poised to meet with and “discuss shared economic and geopolitical priorities with leaders in each country."