Rachel Morgan News Editor 
A 73-year-old woman died after a collision involving her personal mobility device (PMD) and a lorry in Toa Payoh on the morning of July 7. The 34-year-old male driver of the lorry was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and suspected drug-related offences, according to a police statement. The accident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. … Read more
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) remains hospitalized following a June 14 medical emergency, an absence that has fueled public speculation regarding his political future and ability to return to the Senate. While his office reports he is improving and working with staff, the lack of specific details surrounding his hospitalization—coupled with emergency dispatch audio referencing a … Read more
Singapore authorities are closely monitoring the digital landscape as an increasing volume of fake content, including material generated by artificial intelligence, targets the nation’s social cohesion. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming confirmed on July 7 that the government will take firm action against foreign-sourced misinformation, following the recent blocking of 14 … Read more
A series of 23 large-scale soccer ball sculptures, titled “Art of the Game,” has been installed across New York City and New Jersey. The project, coordinated by the nonprofit ARTS 14C and the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee, will remain on public display through Labor Day. One notable installation, located in … Read more
Sinn Féin has introduced new legislation aimed at compelling the Irish Government to formally prepare for a potential united Ireland. The proposed bill would require the Taoiseach to produce a Green Paper on the implications of constitutional change within 18 months and establish a Citizens’ Assembly to study the process of reunification. Legislative Goals and … Read more
A Perth man in his 20s remains in critical condition after a robotic vacuum cleaner explosion ignited a fire in his Brabham home on July 2. Lachie Perrem sustained burns to approximately 75% of his body during the incident, according to his mother, Fiona. The state department of fire and emergency services confirmed the fire … Read more
A Tipikor court has sentenced former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison for abuse of authority related to a nationwide school digitalization procurement project. The court also ordered Makarim to pay IDR 809.59 billion (approximately USD $45 million) in state compensation, with a failure to pay resulting … Read more
The Islamic Republic of Iran invited approximately 400 foreign bloggers and influencers to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an effort to shape global perceptions of the regime. According to Beni Sabti, an Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies, this strategy signals internal weakness and a lack of domestic popularity … Read more
SpaceX joined the Nasdaq 100 index on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, just 15 days after its June 12 market debut. The inclusion is expected to trigger billions in passive buying from index funds, while major Wall Street brokerages issued bullish ratings as the industry-mandated quiet period ended. How the Nasdaq 100 Inclusion Triggers Passive Buying … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Melbourne on Wednesday for a high-profile visit, centered on the third India-Australia Annual Leaders’ Summit and a sold-out community reception at Marvel Stadium. Mr. Modi, the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who was re-elected as India’s leader in June 2024, is scheduled to conduct bilateral discussions … Read more