World Watch

Since September, residents of Jeju Island in South Korea have discovered small packages resembling bags of Chinese tea that, upon examination, contained ketamine. Authorities have reported finding approximately 28 kilograms (62 pounds) of ketamine, wrapped in foil and marked with the Chinese character for tea, across at least eight separate incidents. Ketamine is primarily used […]

In eastern Kyiv, residents experience frequent power outages, affecting daily life significantly. Oksana Zinkovska-Boyarska, living in a Soviet-era building, faces challenges such as non-functioning lifts and gas heating systems. Her family, including her husband Ievgen and their two-year-old daughter Katia, relies on a costly rechargeable battery for essential appliances, while they cope with air raid

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly a prince, expressed distress in a 2011 email relating to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, stating, “I can’t take any more of this.” This email was part of recently released documents tied to Epstein’s estate, which included communications containing mentions of prominent individuals, including former President Donald Trump. The email exchange occurred

New data indicates that global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel consumption are projected to reach record levels in 2025, estimated at 38.1 billion tonnes. This marks a 1.1% increase from the prior year, highlighting a slow progress in global efforts to meet climate targets set at international levels, as countries convene for the COP30

Nigeria’s Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) in Benin City is currently facing a political dispute that has delayed its anticipated opening. Established on a six-hectare campus, Mowaa was designed by British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye and aims to celebrate the region’s artistic heritage, particularly its connection to the Benin Bronzes, artworks looted in the

As France observes the tenth anniversary of the November 2015 Bataclan attacks, recent developments highlight ongoing concerns regarding jihadist threats. A 27-year-old woman, identified as Maëva B, who was in correspondence with Salah Abdeslam—the only surviving attacker from the assaults—was arrested on suspicions of planning a violent act. Abdeslam, currently serving a life sentence in

After five seasons, the series Stranger Things is concluding, but its creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have announced a spin-off series is in development. Matt Duffer expressed excitement for the new project, highlighting that it will feature new characters and mysteries while remaining connected to the original show’s universe. The brothers clarified that the original

Members of the Banjara community in Maharashtra recently gathered in Thane to advocate for their demands, which include the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette and their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. This gathering is part of their efforts to secure reservation benefits. The protest involved thousands of participants marching through the city and

US lawmakers have made available over 20,000 pages of documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, with some files referencing President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Democrats from the House Oversight Committee shared email exchanges involving Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence

In South Korea, the annual college entrance exam, known as the Suneung, significantly alters the country’s routine every November. This year, more than 550,000 students are expected to participate, marking the highest number of applicants in seven years. The exam’s implications extend beyond university admissions; it can influence job prospects, income, and personal relationships. The