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Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest

Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest

Indonesian political parties have reached an agreement to reduce certain state-funded benefits for lawmakers as a response to ongoing nationwide protests, according to President Prabowo Subianto. Protests have erupted in various cities, including Jakarta, with demonstrators expressing their grievances over multiple issues, particularly a controversial increase in monthly allowances for parliamentarians, which has sparked significant

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Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia

Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia

A head-on collision in Namibia has resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, including 11 members of the prison service, a police officer, and two civilians. The incident occurred on Saturday, approximately 270 kilometers (167 miles) south of the capital, Windhoek, near the town of Mariental. Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, expressed condolences on social media,

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Thousands attend Australia anti-immigration rallies

Thousands attend Australia anti-immigration rallies

Thousands of Australians participated in anti-immigration rallies known as “March for Australia” in several major cities, including Sydney and Melbourne. Government officials condemned these events, linking them to far-right ideologies and accusing them of promoting hate. The gatherings resulted in clashes between participants and counter-demonstrators. In Sydney, up to 8,000 individuals attended the rally, with

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Putin and Modi in China for summit overshadowed by trade wars with US

Putin and Modi in China for summit overshadowed by trade wars with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are participating in a regional security summit in Tianjin, China, alongside eighteen other world leaders. This summit, part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) gathering, marks Modi’s first visit to China in seven years. Prior to the summit, Modi is scheduled to hold discussions with

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Thousands march for the 130,000 missing

Thousands march for the 130,000 missing

Thousands of individuals participated in protests across Mexico to bring attention to the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances and to demand action from the government. Demonstrations took place in cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Córdoba, where relatives and friends of missing persons, along with human rights activists, voiced calls for justice and urged

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