World Watch

Myanmar will conduct its general elections on December 28, 2025, according to an announcement from the military government. This marks the first electoral process since the military coup in 2021, which ousted the democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The country has faced ongoing civil conflict since the coup, with violent clashes occurring between […]

When Calum Macdonald reached the Vietnamese border after traveling from Vang Vieng in Laos, he experienced sudden vision issues, describing a “kaleidoscopic blinding light.” A day earlier, he and his friends had consumed free whisky and vodka shots at their hostel. Initially, they attributed Calum’s symptoms to food poisoning, but upon arriving in Vietnam, he

In the recent first-round presidential elections in Bolivia, Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira and former president Jorge Quiroga emerged as the leading candidates, according to preliminary results. This election marks a significant political shift as Bolivia prepares to elect a non-leftist president for the first time in nearly twenty years, following the long-term governance of the

Leaders from Ukraine and several European countries, including Sir Keir Starmer, President Macron, and Chancellor Merz, are convening in Washington, potentially focusing on the outcomes of the US-Russia summit held recently. The absence of a ceasefire or significant announcements from that summit raises concerns about Ukraine’s role in future negotiations. There is speculation regarding the

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, marking their first discussion since a contentious encounter at the White House earlier this year. This meeting will include European leaders, such as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on strategies to resolve the

A recent court order banning the feeding of pigeons in public spaces in Mumbai has ignited tensions among civic authorities, public health advocates, and bird enthusiasts. Demonstrations occurred this month as protesters clashed with police over the closure of a long-standing pigeon feeding site, known as a kabutarkhana. Some individuals have threatened to enter an

Hundreds of thousands of individuals gathered in Israel recently to protest the ongoing Gaza war and advocate for the release of hostages held by Hamas. The largest turnout occurred in the “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv, where organizers expressed concerns that the Israeli government’s plans to take control of Gaza City jeopardize approximately 20 hostages.

Three Republican-led states in the U.S. are set to deploy members of their National Guard to Washington, D.C., to support approximately 800 troops already stationed there by President Donald Trump. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey indicated that he would send 300 to 400 of the state’s National Guard troops at Trump’s request, while South Carolina

In the lead-up to a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, concerns have arisen over Trump’s mention of “land swaps” as a peace condition regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This concept has raised questions among Ukrainians about the implications for territory, particularly regarding the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk,

A Sudanese human rights organization, Emergency Lawyers, has reported serious allegations against the country’s army and security forces, claiming they are involved in torture leading to fatalities and operating what are described as “execution chambers.” This group has documented numerous arrests in Khartoum, noting that some detainees have been found dead showing signs of having