Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Following a recent earthquake that caused widespread panic among students, the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is shifting its focus from physical drills to psychological preparedness. DRRMO head Charles Bryan Carame reported that the shaking triggered a chain reaction of distress, highlighting a critical gap in how schools manage emergency situations beyond … Read more
Fiji is currently exploring a partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to implement the “Riga TechGirls Digital ABC for NGOs” programme. This initiative aims to provide women with essential digital skills, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, and online communication to facilitate broader participation in the digital economy. … Read more
Cleanup efforts are underway across New York City and New Jersey following severe flash flooding on Saturday, July 18, 2026. A cold front has since swept through the region, clearing out Canadian wildfire smoke and bringing an end to the storm system that dropped 1.62 inches of rain in Central Park and 2.38 inches in … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized U.S. political leaders on Saturday for blaming Canada for wildfire smoke, citing the province’s past assistance to American firefighting efforts. As of Saturday, 191 wildfires remain active across northern Ontario, with 73 of those fires currently out of control, according to the provincial Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a murder investigation into the death of Lt-Gen Sindile “Pitso” Mfazi, the deputy national commissioner for crime detection. While SAPS initially attributed his death to Covid-19 complications, toxicology tests conducted after his body was exhumed identified a poisonous substance, according to police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe. Evidence … Read more
The Telegram Pipeline: Iran’s Espionage Net Israeli security officials are mobilizing the nation’s prominent religious leaders to blunt a sprawling Iranian recruitment campaign that has infiltrated the domestic population. Since October 7, more than 60 indictments have been filed against Israeli citizens recruited by Iranian agents via Telegram to conduct espionage, according to reports from … Read more
A vigorous storm system is moving across the northeastern United States today, bringing a high risk of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes to the New York City metropolitan area. According to the National Weather Service, much of the tri-state region is currently at a level 3 out of 5 on the severe weather … Read more
Batarti Gabbard, the 55-year-old brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, has been charged with second-degree custodial interference following an incident at a Waikiki hotel pool. Honolulu police allege that on July 12, Gabbard approached multiple children, including a 9-year-old boy, and offered them money and gum to accompany him to his hotel … Read more
South African police have launched a formal murder investigation into the death of Lt-Gen Sindile “Pitso” Mfazi, the deputy national commissioner for crime detection. Initially attributed to Covid-19 complications, the case was reopened after his widow, Lindelwa “Malindi” Mfazi, secured an exhumation and toxicology tests that confirmed the presence of a poisonous substance, according to … Read more
More than 2,000 beneficiaries, including seniors and persons with disabilities, are set to attend the 2026 National Day Parade (NDP) and its associated rehearsals, supported by a coordinated effort from youth volunteers. According to Colonel (NS) Chow Cheok Kai, chairman of the 2026 outreach committee, the National Stadium’s improved infrastructure allows for a larger-scale inclusion … Read more