World Watch

Assata Shakur, an activist associated with the Black Liberation Army, has died in Havana, Cuba, at the age of 78. According to a statement from Cuba’s foreign affairs ministry, Shakur passed away on Thursday due to unspecified health conditions and as a result of advanced age. Shakur, who was also known as Joanne Chesimard, had […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on administrative leave following an incident at a New York immigration court, where the officer was recorded pushing a woman to the ground. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that the officer’s conduct is under investigation, noting that it does

Billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are mentioned in recently released documents connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted for sexual offenses. These files, provided to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate, indicate that Musk received an invitation to Epstein’s island in December 2014. Additionally, a

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man, killed four individuals in a shooting at an office building in Manhattan before taking his own life. The incident occurred on Park Avenue, where Tamura, armed with an assault-style rifle, targeted the offices of the National Football League (NFL). According to the New York City medical examiner’s office, Tamura had

James Comey, the former FBI Director, has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to his testimony before Congress in September 2020. This indictment brings Comey back into public attention nearly a decade after his involvement in significant events surrounding the 2016 presidential election. Comey,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the recognition of a Palestinian State, referring to it as a “mark of shame” during his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. His address coincided with the departure of numerous officials and diplomats from the assembly, leaving significant portions of the hall unoccupied. Simultaneously, demonstrations occurred

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western countries in a speech at the UN General Assembly, labeling the actions as a “mark of shame”. He expressed that such recognitions imply that “murdering Jews pays off.” During his speech, many diplomats and officials walked out, leaving parts of

Canada Post workers have initiated a nationwide strike following the federal government’s announcement of significant reforms intended to address ongoing financial issues within the postal service. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), representing 55,000 workers, describes these reforms as detrimental to both the postal service and its employees. The strike occurs amidst a prolonged

Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, identified in a BBC investigation, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly running a network that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai. In the investigation, Mwesigwa was filmed by an undercover reporter stating he could supply women for sex parties, starting at a price of $1,000 (£750) per individual.

Slovakia’s parliament has enacted a constitutional amendment that legally recognizes only two genders: male and female. This change also limits adoption rights to married heterosexual couples and bans surrogate pregnancies. The amendment was described as a measure to uphold “sovereignty in cultural and ethical matters,” passing with a narrow margin of votes. Observers were surprised