World Watch

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been inaugurated for another seven-year term in a ceremony held at the parliament in Yaoundé. Biya’s recent election, in which he secured an eighth term, has been characterized by controversy and disputes surrounding the electoral process. Having held power for 43 years, Biya has faced criticism for his […]

Opium cultivation in Afghanistan has reportedly decreased significantly since a ban was implemented by the Taliban government in April 2022. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the area of land used for opium poppy cultivation has reduced by 20% from the previous year, while the overall production of opium has

A ship was reportedly attacked off the coast of Somalia when assailants fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades at the vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an alert indicating the incident occurred approximately 560 nautical miles southeast of the Somali town of Eyl. Private security firm Ambrey suggested that the attackers were

During a pre-competition briefing on Tuesday, contestants of the Miss Universe pageant exited in response to remarks made by Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of Miss Universe Thailand, who criticized Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. Mr. Itsaragrisil publicly reprimanded Bosch for not posting promotional content related to the event. Reports indicate that he referred to her as

US President Donald Trump recently threatened to intervene in Nigeria to address violence against Christians, which he described as a significant issue. His comments follow ongoing allegations from U.S. politicians and advocates that Islamist militants are systematically targeting Christians in Nigeria. However, an investigation by the BBC suggests that some of the data used to

The city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine faces a pivotal moment amid a prolonged conflict. The battle for this strategically located city, vital for both road and rail connections in the Donetsk region, has intensified as Russian forces mount their offensive. The significance of Pokrovsk arises from its proximity to industrial and logistical routes that

The South African government has reported receiving distress calls from 17 citizens who have reportedly joined mercenary forces involved in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These individuals, aged between 20 and 39, are currently located in the Donbas region of Ukraine, which has been significantly affected by the war. President Cyril Ramaphosa has

Aerial footage from the Philippines reveals significant damage to homes and streets caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons to strike the region this year. Reports indicate that at least 85 individuals have died as a result of flooding, while another 75 remain unaccounted for. The flooding has been severe enough to displace

Typhoon Kalmaegi has prompted the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity following significant flooding that has resulted in at least 114 fatalities. The central region, particularly the island of Cebu, has suffered extensive damage, with 71 deaths reported there. Additionally, 127 individuals are currently missing, and at least 82 have

Voting has commenced in Bihar, India, where over 74 million citizens are eligible to participate in an important election for 243 seats, set in a two-phase voting process. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 14. This election is significant as it may influence various upcoming state polls. Concerns have been raised regarding a