Rachel Morgan News Editor 
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge has denied New York City’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a transgender woman who alleges she faced repeated harassment and sexual assault while housed in the city’s shelter system. The decision allows the case to proceed, centering on claims that the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) violated the … Read more
A Swiss man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a protester outside an Ottawa defence conference in May 2024 has been granted an absolute discharge. Justice Norman Boxall issued the decision in court on Wednesday, resulting in a finding of guilt but no conviction or conditions for 58-year-old David Henschel. The ruling prompted an immediate notice … Read more
The 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) began on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together more than 120 cardinals and bishops. Running from 20 to 26 July, the assembly gathers representatives from 22 member bishops’ conferences to focus on the theme, “The Call to Synodal Conversion and the Mission to … Read more
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will implement a nationwide ban on carrying firearms outside of residences and enforce no-fly and no-drone zones on Monday, July 27. These security measures are set for President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), backed by a deployment of over 21,000 police officers across Metro Manila. … Read more
Prosecutors are attempting to establish a financial motive in the murder case of David Anthony Burke, known as the singer D4vd, alleging he killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his rising music career. Burke, currently held without bail, faces charges including first-degree murder and child sexual abuse. Interscope Records Compensation and Financial Motives On … Read more
A Singapore district judge has ordered a former accountant at Stamford Land Management to pay $119,490.14 in damages for failing to place $8.5 million into a fixed deposit, a breach of contract that deprived the company of interest earnings. In a written judgment issued on July 17, District Judge Tay Jingxi found that Nur Aniza … Read more
Sim Ann will serve as Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs following a cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on July 22. The promotion follows her 11-year tenure as a Senior Minister of State across multiple government portfolios, marking a significant advancement in her political career since she first entered Parliament … Read more
Arizona Republican voters nominated conservative candidates for governor and a key congressional seat in Tuesday’s primary elections, handing wins to candidates backed by President Donald Trump. These results set up high-stakes general election contests in the swing state, with Democrats aiming to hold the governorship and flip competitive House districts this November. Governor’s Race: Andy … Read more
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the “Little Fire” in Alameda County, achieving 40% containment as of Wednesday morning. The blaze, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, burned 1,007 acres of challenging terrain near Pleasanton, according to CAL FIRE. While mandatory evacuation orders for the Ruby Hill neighborhood were downgraded to advisories, officials report that the … Read more
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against alleged paper leaks are set to continue at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar despite calls for activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his ongoing hunger strike. CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka confirmed on Wednesday that while they support a resolution to Wangchuk’s fast, their core demands—including … Read more