Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested eight high-ranking immigration officials, including Deputy Minister Silmy Karim, for allegedly extorting over $8 million from foreigners seeking permits between 2022 and 2026. Nine visa agents were also detained.
Penguins have been sighted on Little Dog Island, Australia, for the first time in decades following the successful eradication of feral cats and possums. The invasive species biologist Dr. Sue Robinson led the effort, removing 21 cats and over 100 possums, restoring a safe habitat for native birds.
Penguins have been sighted on Little Dog Island in Tasmania for the first time in decades following the successful eradication of feral cats and possums. The invasive species biologist Dr. Sue Robinson led the effort, removing 21 cats and over 100 possums, restoring a vital habitat for seabirds.
Lord Howe Island, off Australia's east coast, has witnessed a 60% increase in invertebrates (beetles, weevils, etc.) since the 2019 eradication of 300,000 invasive rats and mice, which had driven many native species to extinction.
Lord Howe Island has observed a 60% increase in invertebrate populations, including native cockroaches, following the eradication of 300,000 invasive rodents in 2019, contributing to ecosystem recovery.
Hong Kong's housing crisis, particularly subdivided flats and cage homes, remains a major livelihood issue. Despite government efforts to improve conditions and meet public housing targets, long waiting periods and the challenge of housing those not poor enough for public housing persist, impacting residents' mental health.
A landholder's sighting of elk on her property in South Australia has raised concerns that escapes from deer farms are jeopardizing the state's multi-million dollar feral deer eradication program. The government is investigating potential intentional releases or farm escapes.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly, reiterated his call for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, stating it divides people. He also emphasized the primacy of the Tamil invocation song, "Tamil Thai Vazhthu," at all government events, demanding it not be sidelined.
An independent review finds fire ant eradication is still achievable, but major issues, including poor communication, public mistrust and strategy confusion, must be fixed first.
