World Watch

U.S. lawmakers are seeking clarification from the Trump administration regarding military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Reports have emerged that a follow-up strike was ordered to eliminate survivors of an initial attack. Republican-led committees that oversee the Pentagon have pledged to conduct thorough investigations into these operations. According to a report by The Washington […]

India’s first solar observation mission, Aditya-L1, is anticipated to play a significant role in 2026 as the Sun reaches a period of maximum activity. This event occurs approximately every 11 years when the Sun’s magnetic poles flip, leading to increased solar storms and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). A CME can expel billions of tons of

Evidence gathered by the BBC indicates that Georgian authorities may have employed a World War I-era chemical weapon, known as “camite,” to disperse anti-government protesters in Tbilisi. Demonstrators, protesting the government’s suspension of its European Union accession bid, reported experiencing prolonged symptoms, including burning sensations, shortness of breath, coughing, and vomiting after being sprayed by

A significant outbreak of sheep and goat pox in Greece has led to the culling of hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats, affecting the production and export of feta cheese. By mid-November, over 1,700 cases of the disease were documented, prompting veterinary officials to order the culling of 417,000 animals, which constitutes about 4-5%

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday, following recent Israeli air strikes on the city. This marks his first international trip since ascending to the papacy. During his visit to Turkey prior to Lebanon, he demonstrated an approach focused on diplomacy as he navigated his roles as both spiritual leader and head of

Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali, a 62-year-old resident of el-Fasher, Sudan, has been significantly affected by the ongoing conflict, suffering serious nerve damage to his leg due to a lack of access to diabetes medication during the city’s prolonged siege. Following the capture of el-Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), he described a scene of

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently described talks with Ukraine regarding a potential resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war as productive, but emphasized that additional efforts are necessary. The discussions took place in Florida, with a delegation from Ukraine led by Rustem Umerov, the newly appointed chief negotiator and national security council secretary. Also

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has died at the age of 92 by assisted suicide, according to the group. His passing occurred just days before what would have been his 93rd birthday. Dignitas acknowledged Minelli’s commitment to the principles of freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights. Minelli established Dignitas

Honduras is currently holding a general election in which various dynamics, including the involvement of US President Donald Trump, are influencing the political landscape. The election features five presidential candidates, with a notable focus on three frontrunners: Rixi Moncada from the leftist Libre party, Salvador Nasralla from the centrist Liberal party, and businessman Nasry “Tito”

Rescuers in Indonesia are currently searching for approximately 400 individuals reported missing after heavy rainfall led to severe flooding and landslides, primarily affecting the island of Sumatra. As of now, the death toll has reportedly climbed to over 440, according to government sources. Efforts to deliver aid to the impacted regions have involved both air