World Watch

Mass protests have erupted across Indonesia, triggered by the death of 21-year-old ride-sharing driver Affan Kurniawan, who was reportedly struck by a police vehicle. Kurniawan was engaged in protests against housing benefits for politicians and issues related to the rising cost of living. On Friday, in major cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, police employed […]

President Donald Trump has cancelled the Secret Service protection that had been arranged for Kamala Harris by Joe Biden prior to his departure from office, according to an adviser to Harris. As a former vice president, Harris was legally entitled to six months of enhanced security after leaving office in January, which was expected to

The Israeli military announced the recovery of the body of Ilan Weiss, an Israeli hostage, during an operation in the Gaza Strip. Weiss, aged 56, was reportedly killed while defending Kibbutz Beeri during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. Along with Weiss, the remains of another hostage were also recovered, though their identity has

The Punjab government has initiated what it describes as one of its largest rescue operations in recent years due to significant flooding affecting over a million people in the province. As a result of the heavy monsoon rains that began in June, hundreds of thousands of residents in Punjab have been evacuated. Additionally, the floods

International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq is facing controversy following her invitation to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festivities in Karnataka, India. The state government, led by the Congress party, announced last week that Mushtaq would open the event, which celebrates the Dussehra festival, known for its elaborate cultural performances and parades. Mysuru Dasara, also referred

India and Canada have appointed new high commissioners to each other’s countries as part of efforts to restore bilateral ties, which have been affected by the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, in Vancouver in 2023. The appointment follows a series of diplomatic expulsions that escalated tensions between the two nations. India’s

New Zealand police have released new CCTV footage that is believed to show Tom Phillips, a fugitive who vanished with his three children over three years ago. The footage, recorded at night, depicts two individuals dressed in full-body clothing—who law enforcement is “confident” are Phillips and one of his children—allegedly breaking into a store. They

On Monday, Israel reportedly struck Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza at least four times, according to an analysis of video footage conducted by BBC Verify. The initial reports indicated two strikes, with the first occurring at 10:08 local time and a second nine minutes later, targeting first responders and journalists at the scene. However, further

An investigation by the BBC has revealed that a network of content creators is posting AI-generated images purportedly depicting Holocaust victims on Facebook. Organizations dedicated to Holocaust remembrance report that these images are causing distress among survivors and their families, raising concerns about the manner in which the Holocaust is being portrayed on social media

A Buddhist monk recently conducted an unusual ceremony for a K-pop boy band, which, while fictional, has captured the public’s imagination through the animated Netflix series “K-pop Demon Hunters.” The monk’s role was to perform a ritual aimed at guiding the souls of the fictional characters to peace and rebirth. Although the band, known as