World Watch

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the mayor of New York City, marking significant milestones in the city’s history. He is the youngest mayor since 1892, the first Muslim mayor, and the first mayor born in Africa. Mamdani entered the race with minimal name recognition, limited financial resources, and no established party support. His victory […]

Larysa Shchyrakova, a political prisoner from Belarus, was released in September 2023 as part of a deal involving the easing of sanctions negotiated between Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Shchyrakova had been imprisoned for three years on charges of “extremism” and “discrediting” Belarus. During her time in custody, she missed significant

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his first federal budget as part of a strategic plan aimed at enhancing the country’s economic strength within the G7. The budget, introduced by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, outlines a significant investment of C$280 billion to develop various sectors such as highways, ports, electrical grids, and housing. However,

On Tuesday evening, suspected drone sightings led to the suspension of air traffic at Brussels Airport, Belgium’s busiest airport. This closure began around 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) and, although operations briefly resumed an hour later, the airport was forced to shut down again shortly after. Liege Airport was also impacted by these drone sightings,

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced his first federal budget with a focus on transforming the economy and addressing challenges related to U.S. tariffs. This budget, labeled an “investment budget,” is set to increase Canada’s deficit to C$78 billion (approximately $55.3 billion), marking the second largest deficit in Canadian history. The government aims to

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited troops stationed near Pokrovsk, a town experiencing intense conflict between Ukraine and Russia. He shared images from his visit to a command post in the Dobropillya sector, located approximately 20 kilometers north of Pokrovsk within the Donetsk region. Kyiv’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrskiy, stated that Ukraine is increasing its

Hamas has reportedly delivered a coffin, which they claim contains the remains of a deceased hostage, to the Red Cross in northern Gaza. According to the Israeli military, these remains will be handed over to Israeli authorities, who plan to transfer them to the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification. Prior

Richard “Dick” Cheney, the former U.S. Vice President under George W. Bush, passed away at 84 from complications related to pneumonia and heart disease. His family described him as a devoted patriot who instilled values of courage and kindness in his family. Cheney’s tenure as vice president, starting in 2001, marked a significant shift in

Tanzanian authorities have lifted a nighttime curfew that had been in place in Dar es Salaam for several days following violent protests related to the recent presidential election. The unrest led to significant disruptions, including nationwide internet outages, closure of shops, and halts in public transportation, while prices for basic goods surged. As some shops

At least 26 people have died and hundreds of thousands have been displaced following Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines, which has been identified as one of the strongest typhoons of the year. The storm has resulted in extensive flooding across significant areas, particularly affecting the central island of Cebu, where most fatalities have occurred.