World Watch

A 30-year-old woman has become the third confirmed fatality from methanol poisoning in São Paulo, Brazil, prompting an investigation into the source of contaminated alcoholic beverages. The woman, Bruna Araújo de Souza, reportedly consumed a vodka drink at a bar over a week ago before passing away. This case follows the deaths of two men, […]

FIFA has accused the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) of falsifying citizenship documents, allowing seven foreign-born players to compete for the Malaysian national football team. The accusations surfaced after FIFA, in late September, imposed fines and one-year suspensions on the players. A report issued by FIFA elaborated on this action, stating that FAM had forged

President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new Prime Minister in response to ongoing youth-led protests against his administration. Rajoelina stated that the country requires a leader “capable of restoring order and the people’s trust.” This appointment follows the President’s expressed concerns about a potential coup attempt, highlighting

Emmanuel Macron is facing increasing pressure to address the ongoing political crisis in France. Édouard Philippe, a former prime minister and leader of the centrist Horizons party, has proposed that Macron appoint a new prime minister to facilitate the budget process, followed by early presidential elections. This call for action follows the resignation of Sébastien

After two years of conflict, there are ongoing negotiations that may allow for a resolution in Gaza, alongside the potential release of Israeli hostages. The discussions occur on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks, which resulted in roughly 1,200 Israeli casualties, primarily civilians, and 251 hostages taken. Estimates suggest around 20 of these

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Washington for the second time this year, with the aim of reinforcing trade negotiations. These talks have been ongoing but have faced delays, surpassing an August deadline initially established. Details regarding the negotiations and specific sticking points remain limited. Notably, Canada has not yet secured a

A judge was shot and killed during a trial at the Court of Appeal in Tirana, Albania. Judge Astrit Kalaja succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a hospital. Two other individuals involved in the hearing—a father and son—sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the gunfire. Police have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect identified by the

BBC Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell and Gaza Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf shared their recollections of the events that transpired on October 7. Both correspondents provided insights into their experiences and observations during this significant date, which has garnered considerable attention in the region. Knell and Abualouf discussed the atmosphere in the area leading up to,

Indirect negotiations regarding a U.S. peace plan to resolve the conflict in Gaza are ongoing in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Key discussions involve the potential exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, aimed at improving conditions for a peaceful resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about announcing hostages’ release soon. On the second day

According to recent data from Ember, a global energy think tank, renewable energy sources surpassed coal as the primary source of electricity in the first half of the year. This development represents a significant milestone in the energy sector, as growing electricity demand was met entirely by an increase in solar and wind energy, leading