World Watch

US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, describing it as a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” following his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This marks the first address by a US president to the Knesset since 2008. Trump characterized the day as one of “profound joy” […]

Israel is set to release 250 Palestinian prisoners as a component of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Many of the prisoners have been serving life sentences in Israeli prisons. Approximately 100 detainees have arrived in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, where they were met with enthusiastic support from the crowd. Some of the

Freed hostages have been reunited with their families in Israel after their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Monday. The Israeli military has published videos showing Eitan Mor, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and Matan Zangauker embracing their relatives in a designated reception area. The last 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas have returned to Israel following

A recent press conference in New Delhi by Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attracted significant attention, particularly due to the involvement of female journalists. This event followed considerable outrage regarding the exclusion of women from a previous press meeting, prompting its organization just two days later. During the conference, Muttaqi stated that the

Forty-two individuals, comprising Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals, have died following the overturning of a bus in South Africa, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday night while the bus was navigating a mountainous stretch of the N1 highway in Limpopo province. Officials indicated that the bus veered off the road along a steep

Israeli officials have announced the release of 20 living captives in Gaza. This development is significant as it aligns with the stipulations of Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, which suggests that their release could lead to the liberation of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The context of this arrangement may raise questions about the ongoing dynamics and

A group of over 30 prominent economists, former finance ministers, and a central banker has advocated for immediate debt relief for low- and middle-income countries. Their concerns center around the impact of loan repayments, which they argue hinder governments from effectively funding essential services. This appeal precedes the upcoming World Bank and IMF annual meetings

In Skardu, Pakistan, Wasiyat Khan, a shepherd from the Roshan Valley in Ghizer, experienced a startling night when he was awakened by a loud explosion. Initially fearing that a landslide was imminent, he quickly realized the sound was from a glacier bursting. While seeking safety with his family, he was concerned for the nearby villages

Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old US green card holder from India, has been detained by US immigration authorities for over two months. He has lived in the US since 1994 and resides in Indiana with his wife and two children, who are US citizens. Mr. Singh was detained on July 30 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may consider sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to a question about the potential missile transfer by stating, “we’ll see… I may.” This consideration follows recent conversations between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who emphasized