Rachel Morgan News Editor 
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
Latvia’s parliamentary election campaign has officially entered an active phase following the July 6 drawing of ballot list numbers. A total of 1,434 candidates are currently vying for seats in the Saeima, with political parties now moving into a period of intensive voter outreach ahead of the upcoming legislative cycle. Candidate Verification and Participation The … Read more
A male driver in his 60s died following a two-car collision on the R680 at Adamstown, Kilmeaden, on Monday, July 6, 2026. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the scene shortly before 1:50 p.m., where the man was pronounced deceased. Investigation and Road Status Following the collision, the road was closed to allow Garda Forensic … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto finalized a contract for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system during diplomatic talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. While the specific financial terms remain undisclosed, the agreement marks a significant expansion of the defense partnership between the two nations, according to government announcements following the meeting. … Read more
David Streever, a Rochester, New York, resident, filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Streever alleges federal officers violated his First Amendment rights by visiting his home and attempting to confront him at a hotel over an email he sent criticizing agency leadership. The Genesis of the Federal Confrontation … Read more
An emerging El Niño event is significantly increasing the risk of wildfires across Borneo, threatening peatland areas designated for Indonesia’s flagship food estate program. Meteorological agencies, including Indonesia’s BMKG and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have confirmed a high likelihood of a strong El Niño this year, which typically brings hotter and … Read more
Renata Ford, the wife of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has died. The Premier confirmed the news in a brief statement on Monday, expressing his heartbreak for her two children, Stephanie and Dougie. The family has requested privacy during this period. Background and Public Life Renata Ford … Read more
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) aims to reach 1 million trained community first responders over the next five years to improve cardiac emergency survival rates. Currently, 270,000 individuals are registered on the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s myResponder app, which alerts volunteers to nearby fire and medical emergencies. SHF CEO Geoffrey Ong stated that reaching the … Read more
Three people were killed and multiple others injured during two separate shootings in Compton over the July 4th weekend, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities are currently searching for suspects in both incidents, which occurred hours apart. While investigators have confirmed the deaths of 19-year-old Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, 37-year-old Eric Washington, and 38-year-old … Read more