World Watch

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. This meeting follows an optimistic statement from the White House regarding ongoing efforts to reach a deal aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, who has been involved in diplomatic […]

The mayor of Pesaro, Italy, has issued an apology to the family of renowned opera singer Luciano Pavarotti after a statue honoring him was encased in ice as part of a Christmas ice rink installation. Pavarotti’s widow, Nicoletta Mantovani, expressed her anger and disappointment over the decision, which she felt demeaned her late husband. The

The White House has announced its Christmas decorations for 2025, which are typically organized by the first lady. The chosen theme for this year is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The installation of the decorations involved 1,500 volunteers working over the course of one week. The White House noted that the decorations include more

Joaquín Guzmán López, one of the sons of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has entered a guilty plea to drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court. This plea occurred following a commitment from U.S. prosecutors in May to forgo the death penalty in his case. At 39, López is affiliated with Los

Luigi Mangione, accused of the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last December, appeared in court on Monday as his defense team contests the admissibility of key evidence. The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges, which could result in the death penalty. This pre-trial hearing

A radio presenter from South Africa’s public broadcaster, Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula, has been charged in court for allegedly recruiting men to join the Russian military. Mantula, along with four co-accused individuals, is facing charges for violating a law that prohibits joining a foreign military without authorization. They have not yet entered pleas. This case is

BBC Verify has conducted an investigation into U.S. assets operating in the Caribbean Sea following military actions aimed at alleged drug boats linked to Venezuela. These military strikes have raised questions about the extent of U.S. involvement in combating drug trafficking in the region. The monitoring efforts focus on identifying and documenting U.S. military assets

A landslide in Peru’s Amazon rainforest region has resulted in the death of at least 12 individuals, with around 50 others reported missing. The incident occurred early Monday at approximately 05:00 local time (10:00 GMT) when the landslide struck two boats docked at a river port in Iparia, located in the central Ucayali region. A

Australia has announced a ban on social media usage for individuals under the age of 16. This decision raises questions about its potential effectiveness and the implications for young people and their online interactions. The legislation aims to address concerns regarding the impact of social media on the mental health and well-being of younger users.

US President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of David Gentile, a former investment manager recently sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud. Records from the Bureau of Prisons indicate that Gentile was released on Wednesday, less than two weeks after he began serving his sentence. Gentile, who served as the chief executive and