Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Indonesian government officially resumed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on July 13, marking the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. Students at Sekolah Rakyat Senior High School (SRMA 10) in Jakarta received the first round of government-provided meals, a distribution that follows a temporary suspension during the recent school holiday period. Program Resumption … Read more
Four people were hospitalized following a hornet attack near Redhill Market on July 10. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force and Tanjong Pagar Town Council, authorities were alerted to the incident at Redhill Lane around 1 p.m. The town council confirmed the hornets originated from a nest situated in a tree along a footpath … Read more
Karakoram Highway Severed by Flash Floods Torrential overnight rains have paralyzed the Diamer district, triggering flash floods that have obliterated homes, shredded infrastructure, and laid waste to agricultural land. The Karakoram Highway, the region’s primary artery for both transit and freight, is now impassable. Local authorities report that the route is blocked near the Gonar … Read more
North Wales fire evacuates homes amid heatwave wildfires Firefighters in North Wales have declared a major incident after a wildfire swept across Conwy Mountain, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The blaze, which began in the early hours of Sunday, has impacted hundreds of acres of land, with fire crews reporting that the front of … Read more
An Ottawa woman scheduled to donate a kidney to her sister in Nova Scotia is challenging provincial health policy after learning she will not be reimbursed for the travel and accommodation costs of a support companion. Amanda Acker, who is set to undergo surgery this Tuesday, says the $3,000 in unplanned expenses for a caregiver … Read more
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, confirmed Sunday that he is recovering in a rehabilitation center following a June 14 fall that resulted in a multi-week hospital stay. The senator, who is currently serving his seventh term, stated that while he did not suffer a concussion or broken bones, the incident was complicated by a bout … Read more
The Actors Company will host the Beyond the Fringe: Hollywood Fringe 2026 Extension Series from July 21 through August 2, 2026, at 916 N. Formosa Avenue, West Hollywood. This encore engagement features a selection of productions that appeared in the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival, spanning genres including comedy, drama, and solo performances. Performance Lineup and … Read more
Police Interrogate Haim Biton Over Financial Misconduct Allegations Shas MK Haim Biton underwent hours of questioning by Lahav 433 Sunday night as investigators probe allegations that he funneled public funds into a haredi newspaper. The inquiry focuses on his previous role as director general of the Ma’ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network, where he allegedly diverted … Read more
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, disclosed Sunday that a fall led to his recent hospitalization, marking the first time the Kentucky Republican has addressed his health status after four weeks of public speculation. McConnell, currently in a rehabilitation facility, stated he was “briefly unconscious” during the incident and was treated for mild pneumonia. While he confirmed … Read more
Hamas October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar authored a handwritten document on August 24, 2022, detailing his belief that Israel might respond to an invasion with nuclear weapons. Disclosed by the Amit Terrorism and Intelligence Research Institute, the record confirms Sinwar anticipated a powerful Israeli counteroffensive and potential nuclear use, yet he remained committed to the … Read more