World Watch

At least four individuals have died following the capsizing of two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants off the coast of Libya. Rescue workers reported that the fatalities included passengers from a boat with 26 Bangladeshi nationals. The Libyan Red Crescent has yet to confirm any additional deaths related to a second boat, which was carrying […]

Nine individuals sustained injuries, with one reported in critical condition, following an incident at a demolition derby in Walcha, located in southeastern Australia. The accident occurred on Saturday night when a car participating in the event crashed through a fence and collided with the grandstand, as confirmed by New South Wales police. The demolition derby

Marina Freixa learned of her family’s troubled history during a Christmas gathering almost a decade ago. As her mother, Mariona Roca Tort, opened up about her childhood, Marina discovered details about Mariona’s experience under Spain’s Franco dictatorship. At 17, Mariona was reported to the authorities by her parents and placed in a reformatory, part of

In northern India, November often brings poor air quality, prompting residents to check air quality indices as part of their daily routines. The reported air quality can differ significantly between government-backed apps, such as SAFAR and SAMEER, and private or international platforms, including IQAir and AQICN. While government monitors report figures capped at 500, private

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to protest violent crime and the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum. The rally, organized by Gen Z youth groups, aimed to address concerns over high-profile killings, including the recent assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, who had advocated for stringent measures against cartels. President Sheinbaum claimed that the

South Korea has finalized an agreement with the United States to construct nuclear-powered submarines, a move that underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations. The U.S. has consented to the development of “attack submarines” and has agreed to assist in sourcing the necessary fuel, as detailed in a fact sheet released by the White

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to reform state-owned energy companies in response to a significant corruption scandal affecting the sector. Anti-corruption investigators reported an estimated $100 million has been embezzled, a situation that has provoked public outcry amid ongoing Russian attacks that have resulted in severe power outages across the country. In a

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a peace framework aimed at addressing ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. The ceremony took place in Qatar, which, along with the United States and the African Union, has been mediating efforts to resolve decades-long disputes in

A data breach in Somalia’s electronic visa system may have compromised the personal information of at least 35,000 applicants, including U.S. citizens, according to a recent warning from the American embassy in Somalia. The embassy noted credible reports of unauthorized access by unidentified hackers to the Somali government’s e-visa platform, raising concerns about the potential

Pope Leo XIV held a meeting with several prominent Hollywood figures, including Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, and Monica Bellucci. The Pope appealed to these artists to continue their roles as “pilgrims of the imagination,” emphasizing the importance of their work in providing hope. This audience marks an effort by the Catholic Church to foster greater