World Watch

Sébastien Lecornu has recently navigated a challenging start as France’s prime minister by successfully overcoming two no-confidence motions presented by opposition members. The first motion, led by a far-left faction, fell short by 18 votes of the necessary 289 to remove him from office. This outcome allows Lecornu to concentrate on advancing the 2026 budget, […]

Greece’s parliament has passed a controversial labor bill aimed at updating labor laws, despite facing substantial opposition and nationwide strikes. The government advocates that this bill will modernize the existing framework, though the left-wing opposition Syriza party has criticized it strongly. The new legislation allows for 13-hour workdays on an optional basis, with annual overtime

Clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police in Lima, Peru, have resulted in one fatality and over 100 injuries, including numerous police officers. The protests occurred shortly after José Jerí was inaugurated as the interim president, following the impeachment of his predecessor, Dina Boluarte. The demonstrations, primarily involving young Peruvians, are driven by calls for

The British Library has reissued a reader’s card for the late Irish writer Oscar Wilde, 130 years after his original card was revoked due to his conviction for “gross indecency.” Wilde’s access to the library’s reading room was withdrawn in 1895 following legal actions related to his sexual orientation, which was criminalized at the time.

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya have been suspended following the arrival of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga passed away in India at the age of 80, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest he suffered while walking. He was taken to a hospital near Kochi but did not

OceanGate’s Titan submersible experienced a catastrophic implosion during its June 2023 voyage to the Titanic wreck, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board, including the company’s chief executive. An official report from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that the engineering processes used to design Titan were deficient. These inadequacies

Police deployed tear gas in response to a gathering of protesters, some of whom sought refuge in nearby doorways. This incident occurred during a larger demonstration, where individuals were rallying for a specific cause. The use of tear gas has been a method employed by law enforcement in various situations to disperse crowds. The motivations

India’s exports to the United States, its largest export market, declined by 20% in September 2023 and nearly 40% over the past four months. This decrease occurred following the implementation of significant tariffs by the US, which began on August 27. These tariffs include a 50% rate on goods from India, with an additional 25%

South Korea’s Supreme Court has annulled a previous ruling that required billionaire Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife, Roh So-young, a settlement of 1.38 trillion won (approximately $1 billion). The decision follows the court’s finding of a miscalculation in asset evaluation, leading to a directive for the case to be re-examined. Chey, who leads the

Four officials in Tibet have been removed from their positions following a fireworks display organized by the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx. The event, which took place in the Himalayas last month, featured fireworks designed by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and was intended to promote local mountain culture. However, it faced significant backlash due to environmental