World Watch

In recent months, Ukraine has significantly escalated its attacks on Russian oil refineries, leading to fuel shortages and price increases in specific areas of the country, according to reports by BBC Verify and BBC Russian. Analysis of Russian media and verified footage indicates a sharp rise in drone strikes on refineries, particularly in August and […]

Two human rights activists from Kenya have reportedly gone missing in Uganda after being taken by armed men during an opposition campaign event led by Bobi Wine, a prominent political figure in Uganda. The activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were allegedly abducted at a petrol station and have not been located since. Eyewitness accounts

Rescue teams in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, report “no signs of life” beneath the debris of a collapsed two-storey Islamic boarding school, where 59 individuals remain unaccounted for. The incident occurred on Monday when the structure, which was under construction, collapsed while hundreds of older teenage students were present. At least five students have been confirmed dead,

The Alhashemi family, originally from Iraq, has faced significant challenges in their pursuit of asylum in Europe over the past 15 years. After struggling with legal limbo and facing deportation threats, the family’s plight intensified when they attempted a dangerous journey across the English Channel in April 2024. Tragically, their seven-year-old daughter, Sara, suffocated in

Czech voters are heading to the polls this weekend amid concerns regarding the security situation in Europe and potential Russian influence. Andrej Babis, the populist billionaire and former prime minister, is poised to lead the next government, succeeding a pro-Western coalition. However, experts suggest that Babis may need to form alliances with smaller, more extreme

Elon Musk has reportedly become the first individual to achieve a net worth exceeding $500 billion. This milestone was noted on Wednesday afternoon, when his wealth briefly reached $500.1 billion, according to the Forbes billionaires index, before settling to just over $499 billion later that day. This surge in his net worth is attributed to

Dame Jane Goodall, a renowned conservationist and leading expert on chimpanzees, passed away at the age of 91. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, she died of natural causes while in California during a speaking tour in the United States. Goodall’s extensive observations have significantly enhanced the understanding of the close relationship between humans and

The White House has announced that mass layoffs of U.S. federal workers are set to begin within two days due to a government shutdown caused by a lack of agreement between Republicans and Democrats on a new spending plan. The shutdown commenced following the failure of lawmakers to finalize an agreement before a midnight deadline.

China recently introduced a new visa, the K visa, aimed at foreign professionals in science and technology. This initiative, announced in August and effective as of last Wednesday, gained notable attention following comments from an Indian outlet likening it to the US H-1B visa, which facilitates skilled worker employment in the United States. The K

The Israeli navy has intercepted boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) that were attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, detaining the activists on board, including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Israeli Foreign Ministry reported that several vessels connected to the flotilla were “safely stopped” and transferred to an Israeli port. The navy had