World Regions - Page 81

February 18

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier, sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous'

Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism after the city-controlled Navy Yard ends a lease with a drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.

February 18

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

February 18

Rubio holding secret talks with Raul Castro’s grandson over Cuba’s future: report

Marco Rubio reportedly held secret talks with Raul Castro's grandson as Cuba faces collapse and the Trump administration discusses regime change options.

February 18

House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership 'one last chance'

House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.

February 18

World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.

February 18

Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag; Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision'

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

February 18

Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics

Olympic skier Eileen Gu claimed she has been "physically assaulted" and received death threats ever since she decided to represent China instead of the United States.

February 18

UN Security Council moves up session on Gaza, West Bank ahead of Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting

The U.N. Security Council will hold a meeting on Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and expanding Israeli operations in the West Bank earlier to avoid clashing with President Trump’s meeting.

February 18

American tourist killed in Thailand as love triangle turns deadly during violent confrontation: police

American allegedly killed in Thailand love triangle as ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and others accused of fatal Bangkok attack over relationship.

February 18

Olympian joins Michael Phelps in rare gold medal territory after winning 10th event

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway joined Michael Phelps as just the second Olympian with more than 10 gold medals, securing his fifth at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.