Rachel Morgan News Editor 
A group of Israeli travelers was attacked at a remote campsite in northern Mongolia between Monday and Tuesday, according to accounts provided by the tourists. The group reported that an intoxicated man, identified as a Muslim ethnic Kazakh, approached them while carrying an ax after hearing them speak Hebrew. The assailant allegedly shouted “Heil Hitler” … Read more
Róisín McKelvey, a 29-year-old primary school teacher from Terhillion, Termon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16. A beloved educator, McKelvey was known for her work at Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny and previously at Rutland National School in Dublin. Her family confirmed the loss, and tributes from colleagues and former pupils have highlighted her patience, kindness, … Read more
Greater Noida-based Nitrodynamics Aerospace and Defence Private Limited and Surabaya-based PT BTI Indo Tekno signed a five-year strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 15 at the ASEAN India Scaleup Hub 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. The partnership establishes a framework for the joint development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced defence technologies, signaling a shift in … Read more
Xie Jianzhong, 56, has been charged with criminal intimidation following an incident on July 15 at a coffee shop located at Block 167 Woodlands Street 11. Authorities allege Xie harassed a 14-year-old girl and threw a glass mug in her direction after she refused his request to drink beer with him. The accused was released … Read more
Delta Air Lines will launch its first-ever nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027. This new route makes Delta the only U.S. carrier to provide direct flights on this corridor, utilizing Airbus A350-900 aircraft to connect Southern California to the Philippines. Service will begin with three flights … Read more
Canada is currently battling more than 900 wildfires, with 120 fires burning out of control, as smoke from the blazes continues to impact air quality across the United States. In response to the hazardous conditions, President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada, while Canadian officials have called for collaborative support. President Trump … Read more
New Zealand First is gathering in Auckland for its party conference and election campaign launch as polling shows the party reaching 11.5% support, its highest level in nearly a decade. Leader Winston Peters attributed the shift in voter support to the party’s focus on nationalism, while the convention highlighted internal concerns ranging from “demographic engineering” … Read more
An Elsies River family has successfully reunited a pensioner with R2 000 in cash after he accidentally left the money behind at an Absa ATM. The incident, which occurred on 2 July at a machine on Halt Road, was resolved after a two-week search conducted via social media by resident Nadine Witbooi and her uncle, … Read more
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is re-entering the race for Wisconsin governor, just days after suspending his campaign. His decision follows the sudden withdrawal of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who exited the primary on July 17 amid a campaign finance scandal involving inaccurate reports and significant funding discrepancies. Crowley Returns to a Fractured Democratic Field … Read more
Pakistan is transitioning to a daily fuel pricing mechanism, a move Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said will curb market abuse and eliminate windfall gains. The shift, directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to replace the previous weekly price cycle with a formula-based system intended to mirror market fundamentals and reduce political intervention in … Read more