World Watch

The White House has announced that under a new agreement, U.S. companies will oversee TikTok’s algorithm, and American representatives will occupy six of the seven board seats for the app’s U.S. operations. This development comes amid ongoing concerns regarding national security, prompting the U.S. to separate TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. […]

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened its iconic twin towers to the public, six years after a significant fire damaged parts of the historical site and led to its closure. While the central section of the cathedral resumed public access in December 2024, the reopening of the towers has taken additional time. In the

A 22-year-old man named Umar Hayat has been charged in Pakistan with the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf. The incident occurred in June when Yousaf reportedly rejected Hayat’s advances multiple times. Following her death, there was widespread condemnation as well as some comments that suggested blame might be attributed to Yousaf, which has

At least three individuals have died and over 30 have sustained injuries following a significant overnight aerial attack by Russia on Ukraine, as reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault reportedly targeted multiple regions throughout the country, with Zelensky describing it as part of a “deliberate strategy” intended to intimidate civilians and damage infrastructure.

Heathrow Airport, alongside several other European airports, is currently experiencing disruptions due to a cyber-attack impacting an electronic check-in and baggage system. The airport has indicated that there may be delays as a result of a “technical issue” linked to software supplied by Collins Aerospace. Brussels Airport reported that a cyber-attack on Friday night led

Malawi recently conducted presidential, parliamentary, and local elections amid heightened scrutiny, particularly following the controversial 2019 elections that led to the annulment of then-President Peter Mutharika’s victory. On election day, police arrested eight individuals, including data entry clerks, for allegedly attempting to manipulate election results. Inspector General Merlyne Yolamu stated that these arrests were made

Portugal has announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, marking its shift in policy amid ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. This announcement comes as global leaders prepare for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week in New York. Countries such as France, the UK, Canada, and Australia are reportedly considering similar

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing an annual fee of $100,000 for applicants to the H-1B visa program, which is designed for skilled foreign workers. The order cites “abuse” of the program and mandates that the fee be paid for entry into the program. Proponents of the H-1B visas argue that

Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months, are set to return to the UK after being reunited with their daughter in Qatar. Their son, Jonathan Reynolds, expressed gratitude to those involved in their release, stating he was “overwhelmed” by the outcome. The

A global treaty aimed at safeguarding the world’s oceans is poised to become international law following its 60th ratification by Morocco. This milestone activates the High Seas Treaty, which will take effect in January. The treaty, two decades in the making, seeks to establish marine protected areas in international waters that comprise more than two-thirds