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Ukrainian drone strikes have forced the closure of another warehouse operated by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, as Kyiv expands its aerial campaign against the company’s logistics network. The latest incident follows a series of strikes that have impacted the retailer’s facilities across the country, prompting significant economic disruption for the company and the small … Read more
The Harvard Office of Culture and Community (OCC) announced the recipients of its inaugural grant program for undergraduate student organizations on Wednesday, according to Thecrimson. The initiative provides awards of up to $2,500 each to seven selected projects, which are sponsored by a collective of 18 student organizations. Harvard Office of Culture and Community Awards … Read more
The Higher Hope Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Hope Grant Program, offering up to $5,000 to registered U.S. nonprofit organizations. The funding supports projects aiding victims of violent crime, with a final application deadline set for January 1, 2027. Eligibility and Program Focus for 2026 The Higher Hope Foundation has opened its … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled its 2026 categories for the Express Entry system, introducing specific pathways for foreign medical doctors and other skilled professionals. Announced on February 18, 2026, by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab, the new measures are part of an International Talent Attraction Strategy designed to … Read more
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak marked his 73rd birthday on July 23, 2026, while serving a prison sentence at Kajang Prison. His family shared emotional tributes as he prepares for a medical procedure to remove plaque from a blood vessel, a health update his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, confirmed last week. … Read more
Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu were awarded the 2026 Fields Medal on July 23 at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia. This marks the first time Chinese nationals have received the honor, often called the Nobel Prize of mathematics, with both scholars recognized in the same year. They were honored alongside American … Read more
The European Central Bank (ECB) held its three key interest rates steady at its July 2026 meeting, citing persistent inflationary risks fueled by energy costs and Middle East instability. While maintaining a cautious stance, policymakers have left the door open for a potential rate hike in September, depending on incoming economic data. Interest Rate Benchmarks … Read more
On July 13, 2026, a Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Yemen carried Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders and military equipment to Houthi forces. The deployment, confirmed by multiple sources including Yemen’s information minister, precedes a Houthi naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and heightened threats to Red Sea maritime security. The arrival of IRGC … Read more
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is contesting media characterizations of his relationship with the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI), Imtiaz Fazel. Mchunu maintains that his 2025 referral of procurement irregularities within the Crime Intelligence division was a lawful exercise of his statutory authority under the Oversight Act, rather than an attempt to weaponize intelligence oversight. Contested … Read more
African filmmakers and industry leaders met in Nairobi from July 17 to 18, 2026, at the second Docubox International Partnership Summit to tackle systemic funding and distribution hurdles. Experts argue that the continent’s film sector must move beyond seeking external validation and instead build pan-African markets and collaborative production ecosystems. Nairobi Summit Targets Independent Film … Read more