World Watch

Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, making him the first former French president to receive such a sentence. This ruling comes after his involvement in a case associated with alleged campaign financing from Libya. Following his sentencing, Sarkozy expressed frustration over what he […]

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his willingness to collaborate with international leaders on a peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians, which was recently proposed by France. He addressed the UN General Assembly via video, reaffirming his opposition to any governance role for Hamas in Gaza and calling for the group’s disarmament. Abbas urged nations

Vladimir Plahotniuc, a former Moldovan oligarch and politician, has been extradited from Greece to Moldova, where he faces accusations related to a $1 billion theft from Moldovan banks in 2014. Plahotniuc, 59, was transferred from Athens to Chisinau on Thursday morning and subsequently taken to a detention center. He has maintained his innocence and asserts

In Indonesia, over 1,000 schoolchildren reported food poisoning linked to a free meals program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto. This recent incident is part of a series of mass food poisoning cases associated with the government’s initiative, which aims to provide nutritious lunches to approximately 80 million students. Yuyun Sarihotima, the head of the Cipongkor

South Korea has recently enacted legislation that allows non-medical professionals to legally practice tattoo artistry for the first time in over 30 years. This development follows a lengthy campaign by tattoo artists seeking to operate without the fear of prosecution or harassment, as previously dictated by a 1992 Supreme Court ruling that restricted tattooing to

Calls to suspend Israel from sporting competitions are increasing following a recent UN report. Reports indicate that UEFA may hold a vote next week regarding the suspension of Israel, although UEFA has stated that no official meeting is currently planned. Israel currently ranks third in their World Cup qualifying group organized by UEFA, with a

An Australian film titled Together, featuring actors Dave Franco and Alison Brie, has faced criticism in China after some scenes were digitally altered to change a same-sex couple to a heterosexual one. The horror film was shown in select Chinese cinemas during advance screenings on September 12, 2023. Audience members quickly recognized the edits after

Israel has closed the Allenby Bridge crossing, the only passage between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, affecting over two million Palestinians. The closure began Wednesday morning, mandated by the Israeli airports authority at the behest of political leadership. The reason for the closure has not been specified. This decision has left many Palestinians stranded

French authorities reported that nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine, valued at approximately $610 million (£540 million), were seized off the coast of West Africa. The seizure occurred on Monday when two French naval vessels, part of Operation Corymbe, intercepted an unflagged fishing vessel. The operation was based on information received from maritime intelligence, as well

Sega recently announced the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a racing game that revives the franchise’s competitive spirit. This game appears to draw influences from prior marketing that characterized the rivalry with Nintendo, particularly with its slogan from the 1990s: “Sega does what Nintendon’t.” Over the years, the relationship between the two companies has softened,