World Watch

A portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was sold for $236.4 million in New York on Tuesday, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. The piece, titled “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer,” was created between 1914 and 1916 and attracted six bidders during a 20-minute auction. Sotheby’s, the auction house managing the […]

Two judges from the upcoming Miss Universe pageant have resigned, raising concerns about the selection process. Omar Harfouch, a Lebanese-French musician, announced his departure from the jury via Instagram. He claimed that an unofficial “impromptu jury” had pre-selected finalists from the 136 participating countries without involving the official judges. Harfouch stated he learned about this

Nine individuals were reported killed, and dozens more injured following a Russian attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault involved the launch of over 470 drones and 47 missiles, targeting residential areas, including nine-story apartment buildings. In addition to Ternopil, the city of Kharkiv faced significant drone

Nicki Minaj, a Trinidadian rapper based in the U.S., has expressed her support for President Donald Trump’s claims of persecution against Christians in Nigeria. During a United Nations event organized by the U.S., Minaj stated that Christians in Nigeria face significant threats, citing incidents such as church burnings and family separations based on religious practices.

In the western Baltic Sea, coastguard officers are actively monitoring sanctioned oil tankers, a key component of Europe’s ongoing tension with Russia and its so-called “shadow fleet.” This fleet includes numerous tankers reportedly used to evade Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with many vessels lacking proper ownership and insurance. Recent reports indicate that

Bihar, known as India’s poorest state, implemented a statewide alcohol ban nine years ago to address issues such as addiction, domestic violence, and financial difficulties affecting low-income families. However, the effectiveness of this policy remains uncertain. Recent investigations reveal issues with enforcement. During a raid conducted by Bihar excise officers, a hidden illegal distillery was

Both chambers of Congress have taken steps to compel the U.S. Justice Department to release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier convicted of sex trafficking. The House of Representatives approved the measure with a vote of 427-1, while the Senate expedited the process without a formal vote. The push for disclosure coincided with

At least 13 individuals have reportedly lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike near the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at members of Hamas operating within a training compound in the area, claiming that the site was

U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “knew nothing” about journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder in 2018 while welcoming him to the White House. This assertion appears to contradict a U.S. intelligence assessment from 2021, which concluded that the crown prince had approved the operation that led to Khashoggi’s death

Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to visit the White House on Tuesday, coinciding with the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A U.S. official confirmed Ronaldo’s attendance but did not specify whether he is part of the Crown Prince’s official delegation. Ronaldo currently plays for a Saudi football club, Al Nassr, and his role