World Watch

Eighteen individuals are currently unaccounted for following a significant explosion at a military explosives manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, which occurred on Friday. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, one person initially thought to be missing has been located. Reports indicate that four or five people sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby […]

At least 27 people have died and several others remain missing following severe flooding in Mexico, which has triggered landslides and swept away homes, vehicles, and bridges. The heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused rivers to overflow, with Hidalgo in eastern Mexico being one of the most affected regions, where 16 fatalities were reported.

First Lady Melania Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to her letter expressing concern about the child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war. This announcement was made on a Friday, and Mrs. Trump indicated that there was an “open channel of communication” with Putin, leading to the recent reunification of Ukrainian children displaced by

The Atacama Desert in Chile is located between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its extreme dryness, receiving less than 15mm of rainfall annually, which makes it one of the clearest locations on Earth for observing the night sky. The desert is also home to the world’s largest radio telescope.

Donald Trump met with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb in the Oval Office to discuss a potential deal involving the purchase of 11 icebreaker ships. This meeting highlighted their growing business and personal relationship. During their discussion, Trump acknowledged their friendship and indicated that Finland’s icebreaker technology was of particular interest to him. Four of these

Denmark has announced an additional $4.2 billion (£3.2 billion) in defense spending aimed at enhancing security in Greenland as well as the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This funding will also cover the purchase of 16 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing Denmark’s total fleet to 43 aircraft. Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels Lund

The Trump administration has initiated layoffs affecting thousands of federal workers in response to the ongoing government shutdown. White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought confirmed via social media that “reductions in force” (RIFs) had commenced, indicating that the size of the cuts is “substantial.” Seven agencies have reportedly begun laying

Monica Moreta Galarza was surprised after feeling a sense of relief following her husband’s routine immigration hearing at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza. A judge had ordered Rubén Abelardo Ortiz López to return to court in May, which Galarza interpreted as a delay in his potential deportation to Ecuador. However, after leaving the courtroom

A recent auction by Saffronart in Delhi achieved a record total of $40.2 million, marking the highest amount ever recorded for South Asian art. Central to this achievement was an untitled painting from 1971 by artist Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde, which sold for $7.57 million—almost triple its estimated value—thus becoming India’s second most expensive painting. This

Cameroon’s presidential election is set for Sunday, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya seeking his eighth consecutive term. In power since 1982, Biya’s potential re-election could extend his governance to 50 years. During his campaign, he has faced criticism for minimal public engagement and a reliance on AI-generated campaign materials, prompting him to address supporters in