Orlando, Florida – A proposed new tourist attraction in Orlando, "Sloth World," has been plunged into controversy and despair following the tragic deaths of 31 sloths intended for its permanent public exhibit. The facility, advertised as Orlando’s only "slotharium" and slated to open this spring, has become the subject of multiple investigations after the Florida […]

The U.S. Justice Department has officially ceased its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding alleged building cost overruns, a move that comes amidst intense political pressure from the Trump administration and a looming Senate confirmation vote for Powell’s potential successor. Instead of a federal criminal inquiry, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that […]

India’s ambitious, multi-billion dollar metro network expansion, a cornerstone of its urban infrastructure development, is confronting a significant challenge: widespread underperformance in ridership figures. Despite a staggering investment of over $26 billion since 2014 under the Narendra Modi government, and a quadrupling of the network length to over 1,000 kilometres by 2025, many newly inaugurated […]

Kyiv, Ukraine – The head of Ukraine’s patrol police, Yevhen Zhukov, has submitted his resignation following intense public criticism directed at two of his officers who were allegedly captured on video fleeing a devastating mass shooting incident in the capital, Kyiv. The Saturday attack in the Holosiivskyi district claimed the lives of six people and […]

A French peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been killed, and three others wounded, after their patrol came under what officials described as a deliberate small-arms fire attack in southern Lebanon. The incident, which occurred during a critical mission to clear explosive ordnance and restore access to an isolated […]

Ben Roberts-Smith, one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, was released on bail Friday, immediately declaring his intent to leverage the criminal charges against him as an opportunity to "finally clear his name." The 47-year-old former corporal, a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross, stands accused of grave war crimes, including murder and complicity in the […]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has emphatically stated that there is "no diplomatic crisis" with Spain, signalling a potential turning point in a relationship that has been strained for years over the historical legacy of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Her comments, made upon her arrival at the "In Defence of Democracy" summit in Barcelona on […]

A tranquil Saturday in Kyiv’s southern Holosiivskyi district was shattered by an unprecedented act of violence, leaving at least six people dead and fourteen injured, including a 12-year-old boy. The incident unfolded as a lone gunman initiated a shooting spree on a residential street before barricading himself inside a local supermarket, taking several individuals hostage. […]

BBC Arabic’s correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, observing the delicate equilibrium as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon enters its second day. The air, though quieter than the preceding weeks, still carries the heavy weight of recent conflict and an uncertain future. A palpable tension permeates the […]

Global oil markets experienced a significant downturn today following Iran’s declaration that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial shipping for the duration of the current ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement, made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, triggered an immediate rally across major stock exchanges, […]