Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The United States continued airstrikes against Iranian military targets early Tuesday, while Iran intensified its regional offensive by attacking a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and launching projectiles at U.S. allies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The escalation has pushed Brent crude to approximately $91 a barrel and raised average U.S. gasoline prices to … Read more
Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia signed a contract on 21 July 2026 to supply the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with 12 M-346 F “Block 20” multirole light fighter aircraft. The agreement, which follows a February 2026 Letter of Intent, includes provisions for local maintenance, overhaul support, and human capital development within Indonesia. Deliveries of … Read more
Thousands of protesters gathered in central Delhi on Tuesday, continuing a youth-led movement against the Narendra Modi government that has seen widespread mobilization and police confrontation. Demonstrators, organized by the Cockroach Janata party (CJP), are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reform of the nation’s education infrastructure following reports of exam … Read more
The future of the Wellington property at 430 Hawkins Hill Rd, Brooklyn—formerly known as the luxury dog daycare business Woofington’s—remains uncertain after a deadline for offers passed on July 20 without a sale. According to OneRoof, an initial mortgagee auction held the previous week failed to attract any bids, leading the mortgagee to list the … Read more
Latvia’s economy is projected to slow to 1.8 percent growth in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, as the country navigates rising fiscal pressures from defense, an aging population, and global energy market volatility. While the nation’s financial sector remains resilient, officials warn that a credible medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy is necessary to … Read more
The White House announced Monday that the United States will impose 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods starting August 19, escalating a trade dispute that has already strained cross-border relations. A senior administration official stated the move is a direct response to Canadian policies regarding U.S. motor vehicles, dairy, and alcohol, … Read more
Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has formally recommended that the government recognize corruption as a human rights violation during the upcoming revision of the nation’s anti-corruption laws. The proposal seeks to shift the legal focus from viewing corruption solely as a financial crime against the state to acknowledging its role in depriving citizens … Read more
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna met in Jakarta to reaffirm their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across several strategic sectors. The discussions, which build upon 60 years of diplomatic relations, focused on expanding collaboration in critical minerals, science and technology, agriculture, and healthcare to bolster ties between the two … Read more
Fire crews are working to contain a blaze on Slievenamon in County Tipperary that spread from gorse vegetation into an oak plantation. Acting assistant fire chief Carol Kennedy confirmed that while the fire remains active, the immediate threat to residents has subsided. Officials are now conducting aerial assessments to determine the next phase of the … Read more
The Court of Appeal has formally declared the conviction of Osgur Breatnach for the 1976 Sallins mail train robbery a miscarriage of justice. Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy granted the certificate today after confirming that newly discovered alibi evidence, which the Director of Public Prosecutions did not dispute, met the legal threshold for the declaration. Mr … Read more