Category: World

Former Singapore minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving over $300,000 in gifts. This marks the […]

In a fictional 2024 US election scenario, Vice President Kamala Harris replaces Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, facing off against Donald Trump. The race […]

A school bus carrying 44 children and teachers caught fire in Thailand after a tire burst, resulting in up to 25 feared dead. The bus […]

Shigeru Ishiba, 67, has been appointed as Japan’s new prime minister. He plans to call a general election for October 27. Ishiba aims to address […]

Nepal is grappling with devastating floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in at least 192 deaths and 31 missing. Kathmandu, the capital, […]

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station on Sunday, after launching from Cape Canaveral on Saturday. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian […]

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, becoming the first sitting mayor of the city to face such legal action. […]

Australia, Canada, Germany, and The Netherlands are initiating legal action against Afghanistan’s Taliban government at the International Court of Justice for violating women’s rights. The […]

The US and allies have called for a 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border, while also supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after intense […]

Former US President Donald Trump claims Iran poses “big threats” to his life. His campaign says US intelligence warned of “real and specific” assassination threats […]

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s actions against Lebanon, warning it could lead to a regional war. The […]

Pope Francis has offered refuge in Vatican City to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The 78-year-old Nobel laureate is currently serving a […]

Scientists from New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research have discovered a new species of ghost shark, named the Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish. Found […]

Iwao Hakamada, 88, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, awaits a Japanese court’s decision on his retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder. Released in 2014 […]

Jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are gaining ground in West Africa’s Sahel region, with attacks increasing significantly since 2021. The conflict […]

The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine for self-administration, marking a first. Starting next fall, individuals over 18 can order and […]

The family of Abdul Ali, a blasphemy suspect killed in police custody in Quetta, Pakistan, has forgiven the police officer accused of the killing. Ali’s […]

Malaysian police arrested Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, CEO of Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) Holdings, along with 18 others in connection with alleged child abuse […]

A new study found that over 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging have been detected in human bodies, with about 100 considered highly concerning for […]

The World Meteorological Organization reports that the ozone layer is recovering, despite a recent volcanic eruption near Tonga. The layer is expected to return to […]

Azerbaijan, host of COP29, has proposed voluntary initiatives on various topics, including climate finance and emissions reduction, to supplement the main climate negotiations. The host […]

India plans to add a record 35 GW of solar and wind energy capacity to its grid by March 2025, aiming to accelerate progress towards […]

A global network of “virus hunters” is working to identify emerging viral threats, many driven by climate change, to prevent future pandemics. The Abbott Pandemic […]

UN member states will debate a Palestinian-backed resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The draft, based on an ICJ […]

Venezuelan authorities arrested six foreign nationals – three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech – claiming they were involved in a plot to assassinate President […]

Typhoon Yagi’s aftermath in Myanmar has led to 226 deaths, with 630,000 people potentially needing aid. The UN warns of urgent needs for food, water, […]

Eleven more people have been killed in ongoing violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, bringing the total death toll to over 30 in a week. The violence […]

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s highlands has resulted in at least 30 deaths, with hundreds displaced and homes burned. The conflict began in August […]

A report on the 2023 Maui wildfire that killed 102 people found “no evidence” that Hawaii officials prepared for the disaster despite advance warnings. The […]

Iraqi forces and U.S. troops conducted a joint operation in Anbar province, killing several senior Islamic State (IS) commanders. Among the dead were Abu Ali […]

Firefighters in Southern California made progress against three major wildfires, aided by cooler temperatures. The largest, the Bridge Fire, has burned 81 square miles and […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted its first authorization for an mpox vaccine for adults, made by Bavarian Nordic A/S. This pre-qualification allows organizations […]

Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru, has died at 86. His presidency (1990-2000) began with economic reforms and defeating the Shining Path insurgency but ended […]

The UN reports a slight decrease in the probability of La Nina occurring this year, now at 55-60% chance between September and February. Despite hopes […]

Japan’s main whaling company has caught its first fin whale commercially in 48 years. The 19.6-meter male whale, weighing 55 tonnes, was harpooned on August […]

Hundreds evacuated near Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines after it emitted high levels of sulphur dioxide, signaling potential eruption. About 300 residents from villages within […]