World Watch

A convicted murderer in Australia, Andre McKechnie, is contesting a ban on the consumption of Vegemite by prisoners. This ban has been enforced in the state of Victoria since 2006, with state authorities citing concerns that the spread’s strong smell could be used to mask contraband or facilitate alcohol production within prisons. McKechnie, serving a […]

Aid agencies are urging Israel to facilitate the entry of tents and essential supplies into Gaza following significant winter rainfall, which has left over 250,000 families in need of emergency shelter. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has expressed concern about the likelihood of preventable deaths among vulnerable populations, including children

Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard University, announced plans to withdraw from public commitments after his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein was made public. In a statement, Summers expressed shame over his actions and acknowledged the distress they have caused, taking full responsibility for his decision to maintain communication with Epstein. The emails released by

In India, political parties increasingly employ “freebies” as a strategy to win elections, raising questions about the financial sustainability of such practices. Traditionally, handouts have varied widely, from bicycles to televisions, as parties seek to appeal to voters. Recently, cash transfers aimed particularly at women have gained traction as a successful electoral tactic. Prime Minister

Canada’s parliament has narrowly passed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget, allowing his minority Liberal government to avoid an early election. The fiscal plan raises the deficit to a projected C$78 billion (approximately $55.3 billion) and was supported by key opposition MPs, including Green Party leader Elizabeth May. The budget, which is the second-largest

Arden Cho voices the character Rumi in Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters, which has achieved significant success, topping charts in 93 countries shortly after its release. Cho, the eldest daughter of Korean immigrants, reflected on her childhood in Texas, where she struggled with her identity in a society that often favored Eurocentric standards of

The UN Security Council has approved a resolution supporting a 20-point plan for Gaza drafted by the United States, which includes the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF). The ISF is intended to be supported by various unnamed countries, according to US officials. The resolution received backing from 13 nations, including the UK, France,

US airstrikes targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have intensified since early September 2023, with the campaign now referred to as Operation Southern Spear. This operation has seen the deployment of tens of thousands of troops and significant naval and air assets, marking a notable increase in the US military presence

Two previously unknown organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach have been presented and performed in Germany for the first time in over 320 years. Germany’s Culture Minister, Wolfram Weimer, remarked on the significance of discovering these pieces. The compositions, identified as the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179,

Ukraine is set to receive up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets from France, along with advanced air defense systems, in an effort to enhance its military capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the agreement as “historic,” following the signing of a letter of intent with French President Emmanuel Macron at