World Watch

Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 93. The Thai Royal Household Bureau announced her passing occurred peacefully at 21:21 local time (14:21 GMT) on Friday night at a Bangkok hospital. Her health had declined over several years, with reports indicating various illnesses since 2019, including a blood infection […]

Bill Gates made a notable appearance on the recent episode of the popular Hindi television drama “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” alongside actress Smriti Irani. This segment focused on maternal and child health, highlighting efforts by the Gates Foundation in collaboration with Indian governments, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where maternal and infant

In a significant moment from 2007, Britney Spears became widely recognized for shaving her head in a Southern California salon. This act was captured by paparazzi and came during a very public custody dispute with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. Spears stated that the decision stemmed from feelings of being cornered and humiliated by the media’s

In Tanzania, the approaching election period is met with heightened fear among individuals with albinism, such as Mariam Staford, a 42-year-old survivor of a violent attack in 2008. Although elections typically invoke hopes for democratic participation, for people with albinism, they often lead to a surge in targeted violence, driven by superstitions that their body

In a recent announcement, the Cuban government confirmed the extradition of a Chinese citizen, Zhi Dong Zhang, to Mexican authorities. Subsequently, Mexican security officials reported that Zhang was extradited to the United States, where he faces charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. This development concludes an extensive escape attempt involving the individual, who

The United States has enacted sanctions against Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, citing his alleged inability to control drug trafficking within the country. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Petro’s administration for purportedly allowing drug cartels to thrive, leading to increased cocaine production. In addition to President Petro, sanctions have also been applied to Colombia’s Interior

For the past two months, the US military has significantly increased its naval and aerial presence in the Caribbean, marking the largest build-up in decades. This includes warships, fighter jets, bombers, and drones, with B-52 bombers recently conducting exercises off Venezuela’s coast. Additionally, plans have been authorized for CIA operations in Venezuela amid claims of

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the decision to pause the province’s anti-tariff advertisement campaign in the United States, a move that follows the termination of trade talks by President Donald Trump. The pause will take effect on Monday, after discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but the advertisement will continue to air over the weekend,

More than 20 nations supporting Ukraine have committed to removing Russian oil and gas from the global market to apply pressure on President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing conflict. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced this pledge following a summit with the “coalition of the willing” in London. Recent sanctions from the UK

Recent satellite images have indicated substantial demolition activity at the White House, specifically aimed at accommodating a new multi-million dollar ballroom proposed by President Trump. The photographs, released on Monday, display the complete demolition of the East Wing’s facade. Jake Horton, from BBC Verify, has been analyzing these images and discussing potential future developments regarding