World Watch

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a prominent figure in organized crime, has pleaded guilty to two charges of drug smuggling and conspiracy in a New York court. This plea marks a significant development in Zambada’s lengthy criminal career, particularly as he is recognized as the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, historically one of Mexico’s largest and […]

A victim of child sexual abuse, referred to as “Zora,” has appealed to Elon Musk to address the circulation of images depicting her abuse on the social media platform X. Zora, who resides in the United States, was first abused over two decades ago and expressed distress over the ongoing commodification of such abuse. She

Rapper Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, has entered a not guilty plea in response to charges of injuring a police officer and resisting arrest. This follows an incident in Los Angeles where he was reportedly found wandering the streets naked. He faces three felony charges for battery with injury to

On August 24, Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day, a commemoration that has gained heightened importance since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. In recognition of this occasion, the Ukrainian Naval Band performed alongside the Band of the Scots Guards at Buckingham Palace. The collaboration took place during the traditional changing of the guard

In recent civil defense exercises in Taiwan, residents on the island of Kinmen took part in drills simulating a potential military attack from China. Participants responded to air raid sirens by seeking shelter and treating mock injuries, aimed at preparing for a possible conflict. These drills coincide with Taiwan’s increasing military readiness amid ongoing tensions

A helicopter crew in France has survived after their aircraft crashed into a lake while collecting water to combat wildfires. The incident occurred in Rosporden, located in north-western France. Eyewitness footage shows the helicopter descending towards the water with a water collection vessel before seemingly losing control and landing in the lake. Local authorities reported

On June 23, 2024, it was reported that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a commitment to halt deforestation in the Amazon by the year 2030. Since taking office over a year ago, there have been indications of progress; specifically, the rate of forest loss decreased by 50% in the previous year compared

A firefighting helicopter lost control and subsequently crashed into a pond in northwestern France. The incident raises questions about the circumstances that led to the helicopter’s loss of control and whether there were any contributing factors such as weather conditions or mechanical issues. Emergency services were deployed to the scene to assess the situation and

Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Israel’s military chief, reported that a potential deal for the release of captives held by Hamas is currently in consideration. During a visit to the Haifa naval base, Zamir indicated that ongoing military operations in Gaza have created favorable conditions for a potential hostage exchange. He noted that the military offensive, particularly

At least 15 individuals, including four journalists affiliated with international media, have reportedly died following an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip. Among the deceased are a cameraman from Reuters and a freelance journalist for the Associated Press, along with a journalist from Al Jazeera and another from NBC. The reports