Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Latvia experienced an unusually wet and cool start to July, with precipitation reaching 289% of the climatic norm during the first ten days of the month, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. The national average temperature for this period was +16.1 degrees, which is one degree lower than the 1991–2020 average. Regional … Read more
Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is partnering with the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Telkom, and PT Peruri to secure data for the 2026 Economic Census in Jakarta. BPS head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti confirmed on July 13, 2026, that the collected information will be protected on BPS servers and will not be used for … Read more
Costco opened its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Located at 25732 El Paseo, the facility offers fuel at $4.59 per gallon, which AAA reports is approximately 70 cents lower than the current Orange County average of $5.30. Costco Membership Requirements and Mission Viejo Site Details The new … Read more
Tropical Storm Josie, the 10th tropical cyclone of 2026 for the Philippines, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 12:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The storm currently poses no threat to the country as it remains near the eastern boundary of the … Read more
U.S.-based Latitude Energy and Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore coal gasification using Transport Integrated Gasification (TRIG) technology. According to the agreement, Latitude Energy may use Indonesia as a launchpad to scale up coal gasification across Southeast Asia, aiming to convert low-rank coal into industrial feedstocks. Reducing Import Dependency via TRIG … Read more
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the officer fired after the man attempted to flee, while U.S. Sen. Angus King later reported that the deceased man was not the intended target of the operation. … Read more
Neal Brennan, 29, received a partly suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to stabbing his childhood friend in the back during a cannabis-induced psychosis on January 2, 2025. Judge Ronan Munro reduced a headline sentence of five years to 3.5 years, citing Brennan’s lack of previous convictions and his guilty plea. … Read more
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) is urging the Government to prioritize worker living standards over “gimmicks and giveaways” in its latest pre-budget submission. The organization is calling for double indexation of the income tax system, a €1 minimum wage increase, and targeted investments in public transport and green energy infrastructure. ICTU Tax and … Read more
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning. Federal officials state the incident occurred during a targeted removal operation. The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and the FBI have launched an investigation into the deadly use of force. The Fatal Encounter on … Read more
Southeast Asia is pivoting toward active travel and sports tourism as of July 14, 2026, to counter a global rise in physical inactivity. According to regional data, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are diversifying their tourism portfolios with wellness retreats and outdoor adventures to attract international visitors prioritizing health-driven holidays. Indonesia Leads Regional … Read more