World Watch

Sanae Takaichi recently made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister. Her ascent is seen as a significant moment for many young girls in Japan, challenging the country’s long-standing patriarchal political structure. However, opinions about her leadership vary, with some questioning whether she will truly advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Ayda Ogura, […]

Nicolas Sarkozy has made history as the first former French president to be sentenced to prison, receiving a five-year term for his role in allegedly financing his election campaign with funds from Libya under the late leader Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy served as president from 2007 to 2012. He has initiated an appeal against his conviction

The government of Belize has entered into an agreement with the United States to serve as a “safe third country” for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Prime Minister John Antonio Briceño announced that the deal requires approval from the Belize Senate and will allow migrants deported from the U.S. to apply for asylum in

A Chinese woman has been charged with stealing six gold nuggets valued at approximately €1.5 million ($1.75 million; £1.3 million) from the Museum of Natural History in Paris. This incident occurred last month, as confirmed by French prosecutors. The woman was apprehended in Barcelona while attempting to dispose of some melted gold and is currently

A tornado struck Val-d’Oise, located north of Paris, on Monday, resulting in significant damage. Construction cranes were toppled, properties were affected, and numerous trees were uprooted as the tornado passed through the area. According to authorities, one fatality was reported, and four individuals sustained critical injuries. The town of Ermont, situated approximately 20 kilometers (13

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Israel as part of efforts by the Trump administration to bolster the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. His visit aims to prompt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to begin negotiations on long-term resolutions for a permanent end to the conflict with Hamas. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner,

Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, has begun serving a five-year prison sentence for conspiracy related to funding his election campaign with money from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. This marks a significant historical moment, as he is the first ex-president in France to be imprisoned since Philippe Pétain, who was jailed for treason

Delhi, India’s capital, has reported a significant decline in air quality following the Diwali festival, despite a court directive aimed at reducing pollution from fireworks. Many residents in the city and surrounding areas ignited firecrackers into the late hours of the night, disregarding the order to use only “green” fireworks, which are supposed to be

US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has passed away at the age of 29, just weeks before his 30th birthday. His family announced his unexpected death in a statement released by the Charlotte Chess Center. No cause of death has been specified. The chess community has expressed its grief following the announcement, with both the US

The United States and Australia have formalized a new agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration on rare earths and critical minerals, a move motivated by concerns over China’s significant market dominance. The deal is designed to support approximately $8.5 billion (A$13 billion) in mining and processing initiatives in Australia. As part of the agreement, both nations