World Watch

Chinese cuisine is increasingly gaining popularity outside of China, particularly in Singapore, where a growing number of Chinese restaurant chains are establishing themselves. This trend is evident in various dishes from different regions, such as grilled fish seasoned with chillis from Chongqing, lamb skewers from Xinjiang, and rice noodles flavored with snails from Guangxi. Singapore, […]

A 20-year-old woman from Gaza, Marah Abu Zuhri, who was evacuated to Italy for medical treatment, passed away in the University Hospital of Pisa due to a cardiac arrest less than 48 hours after her arrival. She had been severely emaciated, reportedly suffering from severe malnutrition as she traveled with her mother under a scheme

Thousands of firefighters have been engaged in efforts to combat large wildfires in Spain and Portugal as a heatwave continues to affect parts of southern Europe. Spain’s national weather agency, Aemet, reported that temperatures in several regions surpassed 44°C (111°F) on Saturday and indicated a high fire risk across nearly the entire country. The wildfires

Air Canada has announced the suspension of all its flights due to a strike initiated by cabin staff, affecting travel plans for approximately 130,000 passengers daily. The industrial action commenced early on Saturday morning, following confirmation from the union representing over 10,000 flight attendants. In response to the strike, Air Canada canceled all operations, including

Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds recorded at 160 mph (260 km/h). According to Mike Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, the storm underwent “explosive deepening” overnight, escalating from tropical storm strength on Friday. The hurricane is projected to pass north of the Leeward Islands, the

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements on the conflict in Ukraine have sparked a mix of reactions. In a social media post, he indicated a shift away from pursuing an immediate ceasefire, which he previously expressed interest in. This change has raised concerns in Kyiv and among European allies, particularly as it aligns with Russia’s

Ukrainians awoke on Saturday following a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which concluded without any formal agreements or strategic outcomes. The summit’s lack of concrete developments led to scrutiny over its presentation, especially given that Putin had been welcomed with considerable ceremony at a time when Russia is involved in an

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a commitment to find and penalize the individual responsible for the recent destruction of a memorial tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi, a Jewish man murdered in 2006. The olive tree, located in Épinay-sur-Seine, was cut down shortly before it was discovered on Thursday morning, igniting a renewed

US President Donald Trump departed Alaska without achieving a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following their discussions, Trump stated, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” mentioning that while “great progress” was made, a final agreement was not reached. During his flight back to Washington,

On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in a joint press conference following their meeting in Alaska. The event was characterized by its significance in international relations, as both leaders addressed various topics of mutual interest. After the press conference, BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher and Russia editor Steve