World Watch

Hong Kong officials have begun a three-day mourning period following the city’s most deadly fire in nearly 80 years, which resulted in at least 128 confirmed fatalities. The fire, which affected several tower blocks, occurred on a Wednesday, and hundreds of individuals are still unaccounted for. The government conducted a moment of silence on Saturday […]

Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court last year. In his social media post, Trump described Hernández’s treatment as “very harsh and unfair.” Hernández was found guilty in March 2024 for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S.

Sudan has been embroiled in conflict for two-and-a-half years, with multiple peace efforts failing to yield results. This prolonged crisis has led many Sudanese to question the international community’s commitment to their plight. Recently, discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised the possibility of U.S. intervention in the

The Trump administration has announced a suspension of all asylum decisions following a shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Joseph Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), stated that this pause will be in effect “until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree

In 2019, Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Donald Trump, testified before a House committee while Stacey Plaskett, a Democratic committee member, appeared to text someone during the session. Recently disclosed emails show that the person on the other end was Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, who encouraged Plaskett to inquire about a specific employee

The Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham is promoted as the largest authentic German Christmas market in the UK and Austria. These markets are believed to have originated in Germany during the 14th century. A recent visit to the Birmingham market raised questions about its authenticity compared to traditional German markets. On a cold afternoon, two

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan have expressed skepticism regarding the recent military ousting of Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, describing it as potentially not a genuine coup. This event occurred just one day before the scheduled announcement of election results. Following the military intervention, the electoral process has been

The recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., one of whom later died, has prompted significant changes to immigration policies under the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, as an Afghan national who entered the U.S. through the Afghan resettlement program initiated during the

The United Nations Committee on Torture has reported evidence suggesting that Israel is implementing a “de facto state policy of organized and widespread torture.” This committee monitors compliance with the Convention Against Torture among member countries, gathering testimonies from both governments and human rights organizations. During a recent review focused on Israel, both Israeli and

Three Austrian nuns in their 80s have been allowed to remain at their former convent, Kloster Goldenstein, near Salzburg, after initially being moved to a care home against their will in December 2023. Sister Bernadette, 88, Sister Regina, 86, and Sister Rita, 82, reclaimed their residence in September with assistance from former students, which sparked