Rapid Support Forces
The city of El Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region has witnessed mass atrocities, including executions, rape, and killings, amidst a civil war that has claimed up to 400,000 lives. The atrocities, ascribed to the Rapid Support Forces, a militia backed by the United Arab Emirates, have been
Cocaine
Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros, a Honduran drug kingpin who played a pivotal role in establishing a cocaine trafficking highway through Central America in the 1980s, died on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 80. During his lifetime, Matta Ballesteros was known for his cunning business acumen and his
Mamdani, Zohran
The highly anticipated New York mayoral election on November 4 is gaining momentum, with self-declared socialist Zohran Mamdani's lead in the polls narrowing. Despite receiving support from prominent leftists, including House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, US Representative Jerrold Nadler, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, Mamdani's
Law enforcement
The Trump administration's military strikes against boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing over 60 people, has sparked accusations of US interference in Latin America. However, this is not a new phenomenon, as the US has been meddling in the affairs of its southern neighbors since
Blood glucose
Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, a New Jersey-based endocrinologist, has observed that the most common cause of feeling tired is mildly elevated blood sugar, contradicting the common assumptions of thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, or menopause. In an Instagram post, she explained that having high blood sugar, even slightly above normal, can lead
Blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major cause of premature death worldwide, with an estimated 1.4 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide affected in 2024, representing 33 percent of the population in this age range. According to the World Health Organisation, hypertension occurs when the pressure in your blood vessels
Spears, Britney
Pop icon Britney Spears, 43, has once again deleted her Instagram account, sparking concern among fans following a series of troubling posts in recent weeks. The decision comes amid renewed public attention on her strained relationship with ex-husband Kevin Federline, whose upcoming memoir has reportedly caused tension. Spears' account
Earthquakes
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and around 260 injured, officials confirmed. The epicenter of the quake was located about 22 kilometers west-southwest of Khulm town and struck at 12:59 a.m. local time at a depth of
Beer
Dougal Gunn Sharp, founder and master brewer of Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn, has announced plans to create a modern version of the historic Allsopp's Arctic Ale, a 150-year-old beer originally brewed for an Arctic expedition. Sharp acquired a rare bottle of the original ale at auction over a
Activists
The Hindu-Christian row, sparked by Vice President JD Vance's comments on his wife's faith, continues to unfold as various commentators weigh in on the issue. At the center of the controversy are Vance's remarks expressing his hope that his wife, Usha Vance, will convert
Assad, Bashar al-
The nearly 14-year civil war in Syria has seen a fresh wave of displacement, with over 430,000 people forced to leave their homes between December 2024 and July 2025, according to the United Nations. This number has been driven by acts of revenge, sectarian violence, decades-old property disputes, and
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the United States in November will focus on securing a mutual defense pact and access to advanced American fighter jets, rather than normalizing ties with Israel as President Trump had hoped. Analysts say that establishing relations with Israel is a distant
