Thousands of people in Jakarta rely on the Bantar Gebang landfill for their livelihoods, but the site is over capacity and slated for gradual closure by 2027. This raises concerns about where the waste will go and the future of the informal waste-picking community.
US Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of "lying" about his recent detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident, contradicting Israeli claims that the situation was quickly resolved. He alleged that Israeli soldiers sided with the settlers, further detaining his convoy.
A convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian Africa Corps fighters was ambushed in northern Mali on Thursday. Separatist fighters, including the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred near Tabankort and Anefis.
A Palestinian driver for World Central Kitchen, Ahmad Esleem, was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier while delivering food aid in Gaza. Eyewitnesses and the local truckers association claim the shooting was deliberate after drivers were ordered to dismount. The truckers association is considering suspending operations in protest.
Two explosions occurred in Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying for talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron confirmed he is safe and his visit will continue. The blasts injured 18 people, including four police officers.
Birds of War, a documentary, chronicles the relationship between Syrian activist Abd Alkader Habak and BBC journalist Janay Boulos, using archive footage and personal messages to depict their love story against the backdrop of the Syrian civil war and broader Middle East instability.
Five humanitarian workers were killed and four injured when their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan's Jonglei State. The UN condemned the attack, calling for a prompt investigation and emphasizing that attacks on humanitarian workers violate international law. The John Dau Foundation, whose convoy was targeted, described the incident as the most grievous in its history.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian logistics and communications, targeting satellite centers near Moscow and oil facilities in Crimea. These strikes exploit Russia's redeployment of air defense systems to protect key areas like the Kerch Bridge, weakening other fronts.
Trois jeunes femmes, interpellées en Martinique pour trafic de stupéfiants, ont été condamnées. L'une d'elles, Guenaelle L., a été délibérément sacrifiée par son organisation avec de faux stupéfiants pour détourner l'attention. Deux autres ont été arrêtées avec 76 kg de cannabis.
A US Apache helicopter, shot down by Iran, was reportedly part of a clandestine ship-to-ship oil transfer operation in the Gulf of Oman aimed at maintaining energy exports amid sanctions. The operation uses drones and helicopters to guide convoys, with satellite imagery revealing extensive tanker activity near Oman's port of Sohar.
Hezbollah announced on Telegram that its fighters shot down an Israeli Xeron-1 reconnaissance drone over the Nakhleh region in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley using a precision missile. The group also claimed to have destroyed an ammunition truck and attacked Israeli positions.
Ukraine's 'middle strike campaign' is disrupting Russian supply lines, particularly the 'Novorossiya' route, with drone attacks causing significant damage and traffic reduction. The strategy aims to create a 'logistics lockdown' for Russian forces.
Una investigación del portal Telex asegura que el entonces primer ministro húngaro, Viktor Orbán, ordenó personalmente detener a siete empleados de Oschadbank que transportaban dinero y oro. El nuevo PM, Péter Magyar, pide que Orbán asuma responsabilidades.
Several Indian Union ministers carpooled to a cabinet meeting, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to reduce vehicle fleets. This move emphasizes sustainability and leads by example amid global energy concerns.
A traffic jam on Bengaluru's Old Airport Road, allegedly caused by a 30-minute halt for the Governor's convoy, has sparked public anger. A man protesting with his pregnant wife led to an inquiry, with authorities verifying CCTV footage.
Lisa Wiese, a 30-year-old German national and member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), vanished in India in 2019. Seven years later, her ex-husband AbdelRahman Hashem hopes a UK police raid on AROPL's headquarters might yield answers, despite the raid's focus on unrelated allegations of modern slavery, trafficking, and rape.
Contact has been lost with a humanitarian convoy heading to Gaza, which includes two Italians, Domenico Centrone and Dina Alberizia. The group was in Libya near the Sirte border when communication ceased.
Contact has been lost with 10 individuals from the Global Sumud Convoy, a humanitarian caravan heading to Gaza via Egypt, after they crossed into eastern Libya. Among the missing are two Italians, Domenico Centrone and Dina Alberizia. Efforts are underway to establish contact and ensure their safety.
Bolivia's Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora's convoy was ambushed by protesters with stones and dynamite while clearing roadblocks. Zamora briefly disappeared but was later found safe. Protests against President Rodrigo Paz's austerity measures and US alignment have intensified.
Activists from Turkey, Greece and the US accused Israeli security forces of mistreatment after their flotilla was diverted to Ashdod port. Diplomatic reactions followed as UK, France, Portugal summoned Israeli envoys. Netanyahu defended the interception but criticized security minister over footage of detainees.
The UK summoned the Israeli ambassador to condemn the Israeli minister's mockery of participants in the "Global Solidarity Fleet," calling it a violation of human dignity. Britain also expressed deep concern over detention conditions and urged Israel to ensure safe aid entry into Gaza.
An Italian nurse, Giuseppina Branca, 79, is part of a land convoy heading to Gaza that has been stopped in Libya by Haftar's militias near Sirte. Her husband stated she is safe and receiving support from the local population, with her return to Italy expected this weekend.
Hezbollah announced it conducted 19 armed operations against Israeli forces in Lebanon over the past day, citing ceasefire violations. Attacks included drone strikes on a command post and barracks, an ambush on a convoy, and targeting a Merkava tank and bulldozers.
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative, Union ministers and BJP state chief ministers are downsizing their security convoys to conserve fuel and promote austerity, with several leaders also encouraging public transport and electric vehicle use.
