World Watch

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated a campaign aimed at encouraging passengers to dress more appropriately and behave civilly during air travel, coinciding with what is projected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years. Launched under the title “The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You,” the campaign reflects on air […]

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated a measured approach to resuming trade discussions with the United States. Recently, he downplayed the significance of his communications with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that he would engage with him when necessary and perceiving no urgent issues demanding immediate action. Criticism of Carney’s lack of urgency remains,

A significant fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in at least 36 confirmed deaths and hundreds of individuals reported missing. The incident, which began Wednesday afternoon, has led to the evacuation of over a thousand residents as the flames spread through the eight-block complex. Thomas

A Georgia prosecutor has decided to dismiss the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The motion to dismiss was filed by Pete Skandalakis, who took over the case after the previous district attorney, Fani Willis, was removed due to findings of a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor, which raised concerns regarding

A significant fire broke out in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, affecting the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which consists of eight 31-story tower blocks. The fire was reported at 14:51 local time and has resulted in at least 36 confirmed fatalities, with more than 270 individuals reported missing. Thousands of residents have been evacuated,

A group of military officers has announced they have taken control of Guinea-Bissau, following reports of the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Gunfire was reported in the capital, Bissau, around 13:00 GMT on Wednesday, though the circumstances surrounding the shooting and any casualties remain unclear. Government sources indicated to the BBC that Embaló had

Recent diplomatic discussions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have evolved amid mixed responses from various parties involved. Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated optimism about the potential for an agreement, stating, “We’re getting very close to a deal.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed hope after discussions in Geneva, citing “many prospects that can

France’s highest court has confirmed a sentence against former President Nicolas Sarkozy related to illegal financing of his 2012 re-election campaign. Sarkozy was convicted for exceeding the campaign spending cap and for hiring a PR firm, Bygmalion, to obscure the excess costs. In 2024, Sarkozy, aged 70, received a one-year sentence, with six months suspended,

On November 17, a Chicago man named Lawrence Reed was arrested for allegedly setting a woman on fire after dousing her in gasoline. The incident involved 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, who survived but is reportedly dealing with severe burns. The White House has described Reed as a “career criminal” with a significant criminal history, including 72

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has characterized the current situation regarding the war in Ukraine as “volatile” and “dangerous.” She accused Russia of lacking a genuine interest in peace negotiations. These remarks were made just before Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that discussing a peace deal at this time would be “premature.” Von