Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Pop star Katy Perry spoke out on Saturday after the official Washington Post TikTok account used her 2010 hit song “Firework” as a backing track for footage showing U.S. military strikes in Iran. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the short video was posted on Thursday and featured clips of bombs exploding timed to the lyrics … Read more
Singapore residents with a passion for the performing arts can now volunteer for Ministry of Defence events such as the National Day Parade under three newly established roles, according to a ministry statement released on July 25. The initiative broadens non-military participation options across the country’s defense framework. New Roles Open for Performers and Technical … Read more
Three people were hospitalised following a firearm attack on a residential property in County Clare, according to emergency services and law enforcement reports. Gunman Caught on Camera Opening Fire in Ennis Footage obtained by the press shows a hooded gunman dressed in a black tracksuit approaching the residential property at approximately 7 am on Friday. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV urged the Churches of Asia during a video message on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to recognize that ecclesial communion finds its source in the mystery of Christ and to continue promoting a Eucharistic spirituality within local communities. The address was delivered to bishops and delegates gathered at the Hotel Mulia in Jakarta … Read more
Car maintenance costs in the Baltic region vary significantly by country, with drivers in Estonia facing higher average monthly expenses compared to vehicle owners in Latvia and Lithuania, according to regional survey data. Purchasing a vehicle represents only a portion of total ownership costs, which are driven up over the year by expenses such as … Read more
Alpine farmers producing traditional Gruyere cheese in Switzerland are working to offset sales drops caused by new United States import tariffs, according to industry sources. The U.S. market, which traditionally accounted for about 13% of Gruyere sales, was hit by a 10% tariff last year that increased to 12.5% this year under the Trump administration, … Read more
A 25-year-old law student has been granted bail after appearing before court in Co Meath charged with possession of explosives following a bomb interception near the Border, according to gardaí. Vehicle Interception on the N2 and Explosives Discovery Gardaí stopped the vehicle driven by Perrie Sullivan on the N2 at Aclint, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, because … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman filed 14 counts of graft on Saturday, July 25, against USWAG Ilonggo Representative James “Jojo” Ang Jr. over his alleged links to a construction firm that secured millions in government infrastructure deals. According to the anti-graft agency, the lawmaker maintained a financial stake in the private company while holding public … Read more
According to Delhi Police officials, three officers including Special Commissioner of Police Anil Shukla sustained injuries during a fresh stone-pelting incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25, 2026. The violence erupted following the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other demonstrators gathered … Read more
Israeli forces have arrested nearly 50 Palestinians and raided roughly 70 homes in the West Bank village of Tal, southwest of Nablus, following a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. The operation, described by the Israeli military as “extensive,” stems from a directive by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister … Read more