World Regions - Page 771

February 25, 2025

Canadians panic over 'American oppression' after discovering longstanding Google Maps parks designation

Google is working to update its map system to reflect Canada's "provincial park" designations, removing "state park" designations for the country.

February 25, 2025

Trump says minerals deal has been 'pretty much' negotiated with Zelenskyy, meeting slated for Friday

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to the terms of a minerals deal, allowing U.S. access to Ukrainian natural resources.

February 25, 2025

Former Hamas hostage briefs UN Security Council on the 'pure hell' that was captivity in Gaza

Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani spoke to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday about her time as a captive in Gaza. She also made a desperate plea for the release of the remaining hostages.

February 25, 2025

NATO nation Poland scrambles air defenses as Russia strikes western Ukraine

Poland once again launched air defenses after Russia fired long-range strikes across Ukraine, hitting near the shared border with Poland just hours after leaders met in Kyiv to pledge more support.

February 25, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at Guantanamo Bay, calls it 'front lines of the war' on southern border

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, arrived at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday where he was seen meeting and greeting the troops stationed there.

February 25, 2025

Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefed the UN Security Council on her time in captivity

Argamani was taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attacks and was rescued by Israeli soldiers in June 2024.

February 25, 2025

Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says

President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international elections in places such as Germany and Italy.

February 25, 2025

British musicians release silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

Over 1,000 musicians teamed up to release a silent album called “Is This What We Want?" to protest potential changes to U.K. AI laws that could reduce artists' creative control.

February 25, 2025

'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will increase defense spending to nearly $17 billion annually by 2027, as Russian aggression in Europe remains a chief concern.

February 25, 2025

GOP lawmakers push Trump to recognize West Bank as Israeli territory

Republicans sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to change U.S. policy and recognize the West Bank as Israeli territory