Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The 25th annual Lima Gunung Festival began on Friday in Magelang, Central Java, with a traditional tree-planting ritual known as Nandur Eling, or “Planting the Memory.” Running from July 10 to 12, the three-day event brings together 1,274 artists from 85 performing groups to explore the theme “Makin Goblok Bareng,” a concept intended to encourage … Read more
A passenger was removed from a Breeze Airways flight at Vero Beach Regional Airport on July 7 after allegedly taking snacks from an onboard beverage cart without paying. According to airline spokesperson McKinnley Matson, the flight, which departed from Westchester County Airport, was met by law enforcement upon arrival at approximately 10:30 p.m. No arrests … Read more
A delegation from the Constitutional Court of Latvia, led by President Irēna Kucina, visited Azerbaijan on July 10 to formalize judicial cooperation and exchange legal expertise. The visit included formal tributes at the Alley of Honors and the Alley of Martyrs, followed by high-level discussions at the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan regarding constitutional review and … Read more
The Zulu royal house has announced it will convene to address viral social media footage showing a man purported to be King Misuzulu kaZwelithini shouting verbal insults at his wife, alleged to be Queen Nomzamo Myeni. The footage, which has triggered widespread public debate, captures the man holding a green beer bottle and accusing the … Read more
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 35-year resident of the United States, was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston on July 7, 2026, during an enforcement operation. While federal officials allege the shooting occurred in self-defense, witnesses and family advocates dispute the government’s account of the confrontation. ICE Surveillance and the July … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding and ceasefire “over” following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed hostilities caused a sharp rise in global oil prices, though the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that global crude production and trade flows are likely … Read more
Chua Mia Tee, a foundational figure in Singaporean social realism known for capturing the nation’s historical transformation, died at his Bukit Timah home on July 10 at age 94. His daughter, Chua Yang, confirmed the artist passed away at 8:45 a.m. while surrounded by his works, following a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. A recipient of … Read more
The Treasury is reviewing its disciplinary procedures following the death of 26-year-old employee Chloe Moffat, who died by suicide the day after a high-pressure meeting regarding an anonymous complaint. During an inquest at the Surrey coroners’ court, officials confirmed that Moffat was denied a support person during the meeting, was not informed of her rights, … Read more
District Court Judge Penelope Wass has defended her decision to submit a statement to a NSW parliamentary committee, asserting that her actions were necessary to protect judicial independence. The judge’s comments, delivered in a formal decision on Friday, follow a controversial parliamentary report released Tuesday that found Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sally Dowling, SC, … Read more
The Ministry of Agriculture has submitted a draft amendment to expand the current school nutrition program, proposing the addition of kefir, natural yogurt, and honey to the list of provided products. The initiative aims to address rising rates of food allergies and digestive sensitivities among students that have limited the effectiveness of the existing milk-based … Read more