Deadly Fire at Indonesian Parliament Amid Widespread Protests

Three people were killed and five others injured after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred Friday evening during escalating demonstrations that have spread across major cities. According to officials, the victims were trapped inside the burning building, while two of the […]

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Gaza death and destruction ‘without parallel in recent times’: Guterres

“Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told journalists in New York, warning against the devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians – already exhausted and traumatized – would be forced to flee yet again, plunging families into even deeper peril. This must stop.” ‘Endless catalogue of […]

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Tensions Rise in Jakarta Following Death of Ride-Share Driver in Police Incident

JAKARTA — Public unrest has intensified in Indonesia’s capital after student groups called for protests at Jakarta’s police headquarters on Friday, following the death of a motorcycle ride-sharing driver struck by a police tactical vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday evening near the Bendungan Hilir flats, where police were dispersing demonstrators. The victim, identified as […]

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Thailand grants work rights to long-term refugees from Myanmar, UN welcomes resolution

Some 81,000 forcibly displaced people – largely Karen and Karenni, as well as other ethnic groups – are hosted in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border where they have been living in the camps for decades. Nearly half the refugee population were born under canvas, where displaced families have largely depended on humanitarian assistance. ‘Turning […]

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Sudan: ‘Devastating tragedy’ for children in El Fasher after 500 days of siege

Around 260,000 civilians – including 130,000 children – remain trapped in the area’s main camp for internally displaced people, enduring desperate conditions without aid for more than 16 months. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been battling forces of the military government for control of Sudan for over two years, has cut off all […]

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Space42 Signs Strategic Tech MoU with Angola’s Military Intelligence Unit

LUANDA — UAE-based satellite operator Space42 has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM), marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation on advanced technology development. The agreement, formalised during a state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Angola, outlines joint efforts across […]

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UK Record High Dementia Diagnosis Rate as NHS Expands Home-Based Care

LONDON — The NHS has reached a record milestone in dementia care, with 506,549 people now formally diagnosed—up from 490,163 a year ago—reflecting growing awareness, improved access to testing, and a renewed focus on early intervention under the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan. Dementia remains the UK’s leading cause of death, and timely diagnosis is […]

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Breakthrough in Artificial Photosynthesis Brings Carbon-Neutral Fuels Closer to Reality

BASEL — Scientists at the University of Basel have developed a custom-built molecule capable of storing solar energy in the form of four stable electric charges, marking a major advance in the pursuit of artificial photosynthesis—a technology long considered the holy grail of renewable energy. The molecule, composed of five linked components, can hold two […]

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Nike to Cut Workforce by Less Than 1% in Strategic Overhaul

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by less than 1%, as part of a broader effort to reposition the company through its new “sport offense” strategy. The move, disclosed in an internal memo signed by CEO Elliott Hill and senior leadership, aims to refocus the brand on core sports […]

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What is Evil? Exploring Evil Through Science, Storytelling, and Philosophy: A Salon on Moral Reckoning

LOS ANGELES — In her article Evil on Trial: Science, Storytelling, and the Search for Good, journalist Alene Dawson captures a compelling evening of dialogue hosted by the Science & Entertainment Exchange, where Hollywood creatives and scholars gathered to confront one of humanity’s oldest questions: what is evil, and how do we respond to it? […]

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