World Watch

The Israeli military has initiated “preliminary actions” for a planned ground offensive aimed at capturing and occupying Gaza City, claiming control over its outskirts. A military spokesperson indicated that troops are actively working in the Zeitoun and Jabalia areas, laying the groundwork for the operation, which has been approved by Defence Minister Israel Katz and […]

Israel has recently granted final approval for a settlement project in the E1 area, which includes plans for 3,400 housing units. This move has sparked significant controversy, as it may sever the connection between the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, effectively dividing Palestinian territory into two parts. Construction in this area had been suspended

Firefighters in Oregon are actively engaged in efforts to protect the Doerner Fir, one of the tallest and oldest trees globally. This fir tree, standing over 325 feet tall and estimated to be around 450 years old, has experienced the loss of approximately 50 feet due to an ongoing fire that ignited last Saturday. Concerns

The Danish government has announced plans to abolish a 25% sales tax on books, aiming to address what is described as a “reading crisis” in the country. This tax, one of the highest globally, has been criticized for potentially discouraging book purchases. Culture Minister Jacob Engel-Schmidt expressed hope that removing the tax would increase book

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire US-Mexico border wall will be painted black to increase its temperature and make it more challenging to climb, attributing the idea to former President Donald Trump. This follows a policy bill passed earlier this summer that allocated $46 million for additional wall construction, while domestic detentions

Police in Jeju, South Korea, have introduced guidelines for foreign visitors to encourage appropriate behavior during their stay, as the island experiences a significant increase in tourism. This initiative comes in response to complaints from local residents regarding various issues, including littering and public defecation by children. The guide has been published in Chinese, English,

A 113-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, has been relocated to a new site following a two-day move. The church was transported approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) using specialized trailers, with aerial footage capturing the process. During the relocation, road infrastructure, such as lamp posts and signs, was removed to accommodate the church’s journey, which proceeded

Milan’s Malpensa Airport partially evacuated following an incident where a man allegedly set fire to a check-in area. Video footage shared on social media depicts scenes of chaos in Terminal 1 as flames are seen at one of the check-in desks. The individual was observed damaging digital screens before being apprehended by authorities. According to

Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing in New Zealand’s wilderness since December 2021 after he left their family home following a dispute with their mother. Phillips took Ember, 9, Maverick, 10, and Jayda, 12, prompting a national search that has persisted for nearly four years. The family was last seen in public

A traffic accident in western Afghanistan has resulted in the deaths of 79 individuals, including 17 children, according to a spokesperson from the Taliban’s interior ministry. The incident occurred on a bus transporting Afghan migrants who had been deported from Iran. This vehicle was en route to Kabul when it collided with a truck and