Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Pentagon updated its war casualty database on Saturday, recording more than 140 wounded service members and restoring four killed troops under a new Overseas Operations category. The U.S. Department of Defense adjusted its casualty tracking figures over the weekend in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, restoring four service members killed in Jordan and Iraq … Read more
Pakistan-administered Kashmir went to the polls under heavy security on July 27, 2026, for the first round of local legislative elections following weeks of deadly protests and internet shutdowns. About 3.8 million residents are eligible to vote in the disputed Himalayan region during an election split into three phases by the electoral commission due to … Read more
A Dublin Bus driver was physically assaulted in broad daylight on Thursday, July 23, along Bachelor’s Walk in Dublin city centre while attempting to help an injured man lying on the ground, according to local reports. The incident has renewed urgent calls from transport workers for the Irish Government to establish a dedicated public transport … Read more
Cardholders looking to beat the summer heat can access the Los Angeles Public Library’s Octavia Lab, a DIY creative space located on the second floor of the L.A. Public Library in Downtown Los Angeles. Operating since 2019, the facility offers free access to 12 different creative mediums and tools, ranging from 3D printers and laser … Read more
President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s upcoming August break until lawmakers pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill, escalating tensions as Republicans lack the votes in the upper chamber to advance the legislation. The legislative showdown centers on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the … Read more
A viral video showing a Bihar policeman firing an AK-47 rifle during protests in Siwan triggered a political storm in Parliament on Monday, July 27, 2026. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and action against those who attacked students. According to Superintendent of … Read more
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on their territory Monday amid a lull in U.S. air strikes against Iran, following nearly two weeks of fighting between both sides. According to the Israel Defense Forces, military personnel shot down two drones over the Jordan border near the Dead Sea on Monday morning, with … Read more
Cultural activist and former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu has been cut loose by March and March, pending further investigations into alleged destabilisation efforts, according to a statement released on Monday, 27 July. Investigation Findings and NEC Action March and March announced its decision following an explosive investigation conducted by its Governance and Legal Compliance … Read more
Centre 454, a long-standing drop-in support centre in Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighbourhood, wants to extend its stay in St. Alban’s Church after announcing plans to relocate sometime after January 2027. Operated by the Anglican ministry group Belong Ottawa at the corner of Daly Street and King Edward Avenue, the facility provides hot meals, laundry services, … Read more
The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series will offer a walk-around tasting showcasing the Los Angeles food scene on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at the LINE Los Angeles, according to an announcement made Monday by the organization behind the James Beard Awards. Presented by American Express and Resy, the nationwide tour highlights acclaimed … Read more