World Watch

In Gaza City, Baraa Abu al-Aoun operates a roadside business repairing worn banknotes, a crucial service in the region amid a severe cash crisis. Following a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel in 2023, Israel halted the transfer of banknotes to Gaza, exacerbating shortages. Most banks in the area were damaged in strikes, and many […]

According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, over 70,000 Palestinians have died as a result of ongoing military actions by Israel. The death toll has reportedly continued to escalate since a ceasefire began on October 10, with Israeli airstrikes being conducted in response to alleged violations of the truce. The health ministry claims that

Ukrainian naval drones targeted two Russian oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea, as reported by Ukrainian officials. Footage confirmed by the BBC shows the drones approaching the vessels before detonating, resulting in significant fires and smoke. Both tankers are flagged to Gambia and were struck near the Turkish coast,

Severe weather conditions have recently impacted parts of southern Asia, leading to significant flooding and landslides. Approximately 600 fatalities have been reported across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, with hundreds still unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue. In Indonesia, heavy rains began on the island of Sumatra, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides,

US President Donald Trump has expressed that the airspace over Venezuela should be regarded as closed, directing airlines, pilots, and those involved in illegal activities to avoid the area. He made this statement via social media, although it is important to note that the US does not have the legal authority to close another country’s

Pope Leo XIV has made his inaugural visit to a Muslim place of worship, specifically Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque. This visit marks the Pope’s first trip to such a site since he began his papacy in May. Upon entering the mosque, the Pope was observed bowing, although reports indicate

On Saturday morning, over 600,000 people in the Kyiv region of Ukraine lost power following a Russian attack that included missile and drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure. According to Ukraine’s energy ministry, more than 500,000 of those affected were in the capital, Kyiv, while the remainder were in nearby areas. Reports indicate that approximately 36

Andriy Yermak, a prominent figure in Ukraine’s government as Chief of Staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, has recently stepped down amid a corruption investigation that has raised concerns about his influence and that of Zelensky’s administration. Yermak, who entered his role following Zelensky’s election in 2019, was often seen closely accompanying the President, especially during

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, making him the first sitting prime minister to do so. The wedding occurred in Canberra on Saturday afternoon, following the conclusion of the parliamentary year. Albanese stated, “We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in

The Nigerian government attributes a recent surge in kidnappings in north-western and central Nigeria to jihadist groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (Iswap). However, some analysts dispute this claim, suggesting that local criminal gangs, referred to as “bandits,” are responsible for these acts. This assertion marks the first time the