The Netherlands is opening a Holocaust museum. The Israeli president’s presence is causing concern

AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands’s National Holocaust Museum is opening on Sunday in a ceremony presided over by the Dutch king as well as Israeli President Isaac Herzog, whose presence is prompting protest because of Israel’s deadly offensive against Palestinians in Gaza. The museum in Amsterdam tells the stories of some of the 102,000 Jews who … Read more

‘Mighty Ducks’ Star Shaun Weiss Sparks Relapse Concern, He Says He’s Clean

Play video content Instagram / @shaunweiss Shaun Weiss has some fans thinking he relapsed on drugs … but he says folks are reading way too far into a video he posted online. The “Mighty Ducks” star shared a video Wednesday on Instagram, talking about how blessed he is to be paid to travel around and … Read more

Navalny’s health in harsh prison system was major concern before death

Allies of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who authorities say died in a remote prison colony on Friday, repeatedly warned officials that his health was deteriorating and had demanded toxicology and other tests for severe pain and multiple seizures. The lawyer and prominent anti-corruption activist was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, in … Read more

Brazil expresses concern over Venezuela-Guyana border dispute as naval exercises begin in area

BOGOTA, Colombia — Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday it was “concerned” about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified this week following Britain’s decision to send a warship to Guyana’s shores. Brazil’s foreign ministry urged both countries to return to dialogue and said third countries should avoid “military activities” that support … Read more

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region

FILE – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during a meeting with foreign correspondents, July 6, 2023, in Minsk, Belarus. On Monday, Dec. 25, Lukashenko said that Russia has completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to his country, an initiative that raised strong concerns in neighboring Poland and elsewhere in the region. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, … Read more

Israel presses ahead in Gaza as errant killing of captives adds to concern about its wartime conduct

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel pressed ahead with its Gaza offensive on Sunday after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who were shirtless and waving a white flag, raised questions about its conduct in a 10-week-old war that has brought unprecedented death and destruction to the coastal enclave. Gaza remained under a … Read more

Japan expresses concern about US Osprey aircraft continuing to fly without details of fatal crash

TOKYO — Japan’s top government spokesperson expressed concern on Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country without providing adequate information about a fatal crash this week in southwestern Japan despite repeated requests that it do so. One crew member was killed and seven others are missing, along with … Read more

‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans Cutting Daughter’s Hair Sparks Concern

Jenelle Evans is raising eyebrows about her parenting style and her daughter’s welfare after a recent TikTok video has fans worried. The ‘Teen Mom’ alum has been in the news for the wrong reasons after her husband, David Eason, was charged with child abuse following a shocking incident involving her son, Jace Evans. Jenelle has, however, … Read more

Geely’s Zeekr gears up for US IPO, but China influence remains a concern

Zeekr, the luxury electric vehicle brand under China’s Geely, is gearing up to list its shares publicly in the U.S., according to a regulatory filing submitted Thursday. The filing shows widening losses between the first halves of 2023 and 2022, and describes the risk of Beijing influencing Zeekr’s business decisions. The move comes almost a … Read more

Serbia says it has reduced army presence near Kosovo after US expressed concern over troop buildup

BELGRADE, Serbia — The Serbian army has cut the number of troops stationed on the border with Kosovo by nearly half, top Serbian military officials said on Monday, denying U.S. and other reports of a mass military buildup in the wake of a shooting over a week ago that killed four people and raised fears … Read more