Riot police fired tear gas at thousands of students protesting near Indonesia’s Parliament on Monday.Protesters condemned lavish housing allowances given to lawmakers despite widespread public economic hardship.Students attempted to march toward Parliament but were blocked by heavily guarded police lines.Demonstrators hurled rocks and bottles at officers and set fires beneath a flyover.Authorities deployed over 1,200 security personnel to secure the Parliament compound. Lawmakers’ Allowances Spark Public Outrage Reports revealed 580 members of the House of Representatives have received housing allowances since September 2024.Each lawmaker collected 50 million rupiah (€2,637) monthly, angering citizens facing economic struggles.Protesters demanded the immediate abolition of…
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SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, marking Dragon’s 50th trip to the ISS.The first Dragon visit occurred in May 2012 during a resupply demonstration flight.After stage separation, the first-stage booster successfully landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.SpaceX confirmed Dragon will autonomously dock with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour journey. Resupply Mission With Scientific Focus The CRS-33 mission carries 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) of food, equipment, and experiments for astronauts.SpaceX officials emphasized this mission goes beyond resupply by enabling critical scientific studies.Researchers plan 50 experiments designed to support future…
Protesters marched through several UK cities, including Liverpool, opposing the use of hotels for asylum-seekers. Right-wing groups organized rallies under the slogan “Abolish Asylum System” in Bristol, Newcastle, and London. In Liverpool, Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest, clashing with anti-asylum demonstrators on the streets. Police escorted away participants from the right-wing rally and restrained counter-protesters to maintain control. Court Ruling Fuels Political Tensions A landmark court ruling blocked asylum housing in a London-area hotel, intensifying opposition across the country. Right-wing politicians seized the injunction to rally communities against hotel accommodations for asylum-seekers. This legal battle further complicated the…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the security deal for Ukraine will include two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s military and securing commitments from the US and Europe to deter Russian aggression. He visited Kyiv and reaffirmed NATO’s “unwavering” and growing support. After meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Rutte confirmed NATO plans funding to maintain a steady supply of US weapons to Ukraine. Rutte added that Donald Trump assured leaders the US will participate in providing Ukraine with security guarantees. Zelenskyy Demands Assurances Against Future Russian Attacks Rutte said Ukraine, the US, and Europe are coordinating to ensure Vladimir Putin never attempts another invasion.…
German prosecutors announced the arrest of Ukrainian citizen Serhii K., suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. Authorities detained him overnight in Italy’s Rimini province and identified him as one of the operation’s coordinators. Prosecutors released a statement confirming his alleged leadership role in the sabotage. Explosions Intensify Energy Crisis Explosions on 26 September 2022 struck the Nord Stream pipelines under the Baltic Sea, disrupting Russia’s gas supply route to Germany. The blasts ruptured Nord Stream 1, Moscow’s main gas export line until it halted supplies in August 2022. The attack also damaged Nord Stream 2, which never…
A Taiwanese court sentenced Huang Chung-wei, son of a former legislator, to 28 months in prison for smuggling fuel to North Korea. Five accomplices also received prison sentences. The Kaohsiung district court convicted them for loading fuel onto Taiwanese ships and transferring it at sea. They collaborated with Singaporean businessman Kwek Kee Seng, who remains wanted by the US and whose location is unknown. Scheme Targeted by International Sanctions The court ruled that the activity violated Taiwan’s Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and related laws. North Korea relies on illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfers due to strict United Nations sanctions restricting its nuclear…
European leaders met at the White House and highlighted Ukraine’s security as essential for all of Europe, not only Ukraine. They expressed cautious optimism that US President Donald Trump could advance his campaign promise to end Russia’s invasion. Leaders from France, Germany, Finland, Italy, and the UK, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO chief Mark Rutte, showed solidarity with Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the talks as “real progress” and a “real sense of unity.” Ursula von der Leyen said all parties work together toward “a lasting and…
Google and NASA are developing the “Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant” to help astronauts manage health issues during missions. The system allows astronauts and Earth-based medical teams to diagnose and treat symptoms instantly. It provides flight surgeons with predictive analytics and data to support decision-making. Early tests showed reliable diagnoses from reported symptoms, and doctors continue refining the model. The AI becomes crucial when communication with Earth is limited, offering detailed guidance on treatments. Google stressed its importance for deep-space missions, including Artemis II and III to the Moon and future Mars missions. The tool illustrates how AI can deliver…
