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Environment Canada lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for the Montreal area Tuesday evening after the region experienced only light rain amid threatening skies. The yellow watch, first issued at 5:12 a.m., warned of conditions favorable for severe thunderstorms with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. A separate tornado risk was initially included but later … Read more

The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore has finalized the 2027 school calendar, setting the start of the academic year for kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools on January 4, with an end date of November 19, according to a July 14 announcement. Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students will begin classes on January 4, while … Read more

Nearly 4,000 academic posts in the social sciences, humanities, and arts were eliminated in the 12 months leading up to December 2024, according to an analysis by the British Academy. The cuts, which span 3,000 social science roles, 820 humanities positions, and 240 arts jobs, are creating regional “cold spots” where specific degree subjects are … Read more

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that Indonesia’s 2025 State Budget successfully maintained economic resilience, achieving a 5.11 percent growth rate despite global financial volatility. The government secured its tenth consecutive Unqualified Opinion (WTP) audit report from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), signaling consistent fiscal accountability throughout a year marked by international trade fragmentation and … Read more

Families Denounce Airline Silence The families of the crew members aboard K2 Airways Flight 1732 have demanded immediate government intervention following the plane’s crash near Ormara. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, relatives of the captain, co-pilot, engineers, and load master accused the airline of maintaining an “irresponsible silence.” They claim the company has failed … Read more

Habagat Retreats to Northern Luzon’s Western Fringe The southwest monsoon, or habagat, has lost its seasonal grip on the Philippine archipelago. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) confirmed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, that the system has weakened significantly, pulling back to a narrow corridor along the western section of Northern Luzon. … Read more

On July 15, 2026, the Church observes the Feast of the Deposition of the Robe of the Virgin Mary, a tradition marking the 5th-century discovery of the garment in Nazareth. According to historical tradition, the relic was recovered by brothers Kandid and Galbius, associates of Emperor Leo the Great, and eventually housed in the Church … Read more

Nagpur Cyber Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four social media influencers, including YouTuber Manish Kashyap, for allegedly conspiring to defame Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Authorities state the group circulated baseless claims regarding ethanol fuel (E20) policies to damage the minister’s reputation and garner online engagement. Investigation into Alleged Smear Campaign The … Read more