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Indonesia to launch crackdown on illegal mines in forests
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's forestry task force is planning a crackdown starting Sept 1 on mines operating without proper permits in around 4.27 million hectares (10.55 million acres) of forest areas, an official said on Thursday.
Apple fined $570m, Meta $228m for breaching EU law, risking Trump fury
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» BRUSSELS — Apple was fined 500 million euros (US$570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros ($228 million), as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
Tourist helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River, killing all six aboard
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2025
» A tourist helicopter plummeted upside down into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday killing all six people on board, including a Spanish family with three children and the pilot, Mayor Eric Adams said.
China urges Asean to fight cross-border crimes in show of new urgency
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2025
» BEIJING - China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian countries on Thursday to take strong measures to crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud, urging the "relevant" nations to shoulder their responsibilities.
Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2025
» PASADENA, California: The pitbull mix arrived at Pasadena Humane covered in ash, his paw pads ulcerated from walking on fire debris, his lungs choked with smoke. A good Samaritan found the dog lying in rubble in Altadena, wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to the shelter.
Philippine VP's assassination threat against president 'affects national security'
Reuters, Published on 24/11/2024
» MANILA: The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, a top official said on Sunday, describing it as a "matter of national security".
Philippines to repatriate Filipina drug convict from Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2024
» MANILA/JAKARTA — A Filipina spared from execution on drug trafficking charges in Indonesia in 2015 will be returned to the Philippines after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday.
Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2024
» PARIS: French president Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night.
Pop, pop, pop, then a bloodied Trump rushed from election rally
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2024
» BUTLER, Pennsylvania: Donald Trump was standing on a stage behind a podium, six minutes into his speech at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, his head turned to the right, under a clear sky and in broiling heat.
Vietnam arrests well-known Facebook users
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested two well-known Vietnamese Facebook users on charges of abusing democratic freedoms, the government said on Saturday, as a major leadership reshuffle in the Communist-ruled country is settling down.