Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Olivia Dean has officially launched her North American arena tour, with two scheduled performances at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on July 14 and 15. Following a stint opening for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour, Dean is headlining her own dates across cities including New York, Atlanta, Boston, Toronto, and Las Vegas. Concert … Read more
The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (Acicis) recorded 817 student placements in 2025, marking the highest annual total in the organization’s 31-year history. According to the 2025 Annual Report, this 22 per cent increase over 2024 figures signals a recovery from pandemic-era disruptions, even as the nature of student mobility shifts toward shorter, professionally … Read more
The Liepna asylum seekers’ accommodation center in Latvia is currently housing 100 individuals, primarily from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Ethiopia, amid tightened security protocols. Following a July 2 police operation that resulted in the seizure of 31 knives, the facility has implemented a mandatory check-out system for kitchen utensils, according to center manager Loreta Jargane. Did … Read more
Acting SAPS National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has launched a multidisciplinary investigation into the murder of March and March Gauteng leader Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa, following his death on July 13. Somgaxa was shot in his driveway in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on July 3 and succumbed to his injuries ten days later. The investigation is being … Read more
Los Angeles residents looking to manage summer expenses can access a variety of free public events, ranging from arts festivals and weekly jazz performances to surf competitions and outdoor film screenings. While the city’s social calendar is often associated with high costs, organizations and city departments are hosting multiple community-focused gatherings throughout the summer months … Read more
The Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) ASEAN 2026, held July 9–10 at the Pullman Bandung Grand Central Hotel, has established a new framework for economic cooperation between Selangor, Malaysia, and Indonesia’s West Java Province. The summit convened government officials, investors, and business leaders to facilitate cross-border partnerships in sectors ranging from manufacturing and trade to … Read more
Bill Chawke, 31, and Alison Chawke, 41, the children of prominent publican Charlie Chawke, have been sentenced to prison following a violent, unprovoked assault at the Dunraven Arms Hotel on November 9, 2023. At Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Fiona O’Sullivan handed down custodial sentences after both defendants pleaded guilty to assaulting two men in … Read more
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has entered into a strategic partnership with the PMI Lahore Chapter to provide discounted access to Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification training. Through the Global IT Certifications Program (GITCP), IT professionals can now receive a 30 percent discount on training, a move intended to improve local workforce competitiveness in … Read more
Arab Barghouti, the son of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, says his father was shot in the foot by an Israeli prison guard last week at Ganot Prison. According to the younger Barghouti, the 67-year-old leader received no medical treatment for the injury. The Israel Prison Service has dismissed the claim as “false and baseless,” … Read more
Researchers at IIT Kanpur and automotive industry experts state that concerns regarding the nationwide rollout of 20 percent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) are largely exaggerated. While some motorists report mileage loss and engine issues, studies from the institute found no evidence of significant fuel efficiency drops or mechanical damage caused by the fuel blend in either … Read more