Rachel Morgan News Editor 
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
Alleged diamond investment fraudster Mr. Louis Liebenberg is scheduled to report to court on 15 July, after which he will be escorted to Weskoppies Hospital for a 30-day psychiatric observation. The referral, ordered by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court in August 2025, follows charges of fraud (alternatively theft), racketeering, and money laundering involving more than R4 … Read more
Indonesian and Chinese law enforcement authorities have successfully repatriated four wanted fugitives in a coordinated operation facilitated by Interpol. According to Untung Widyatmoko, secretary of the International Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police, the exchange involved the return of three Chinese nationals from Indonesia and one Indonesian national from China, marking a significant step … Read more
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is a document issued to regulate the departure of citizens from the country, following public debate over whether it serves as definitive proof of citizenship. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on Tuesday that the document is issued after a formal verification process governed … Read more
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has ordered Hong Hock Global to cease all work involving the replacement of manhole covers following a flash fire that injured two employees on July 10. The incident occurred in Tuas near the junction of Jalan Buroh and Pioneer Road while workers were hacking cement around a sewer manhole. One … Read more
U.S. forces have launched a series of drone strikes against Iranian naval infrastructure at the Bandar Abbas base, marking the first combat use of sea drones in the current conflict. Combat Deployment of Unmanned Surface Vessels at Bandar Abbas The U.S. military has officially integrated unmanned surface vessels into its active combat operations against Iranian … Read more
Latvian Railways (LDz) freight subsidiary LDz Cargo is implementing large-scale layoffs this autumn as regional cargo volumes decline, while Russia’s state railway continues to profit from the transit of Belarusian fertiliser. Last year, Russian Railways earned approximately EUR 287.4 million (USD 324.8 million) from these shipments, a figure that dwarfs the annual operating expenses of … Read more
Toronto police are investigating a targeted shooting that left two men dead and five bystanders injured during the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday. Shaquan Quashie, 25, and Cesar Vernaza, 20, were identified as the deceased victims after gunfire erupted near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue at approximately 8 p.m. While five … Read more
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on July 14, 2026, to request a $228.4 million budget for fiscal year 2027. The request includes a significant increase in security funding, which the justices said is necessary to combat a sharp rise in threats against the judiciary. Security Concerns and the … Read more
Two teenagers were arrested on July 9 in connection with the death of 18-year-old Daniel Erving, who drowned in Lake Ray Hubbard near Dallas, Texas, in April. Lucas Roper, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile suspect face third-degree felony charges for tampering with physical evidence. According to the Dallas Police Department, the pair allegedly disposed of … Read more