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Share Share Share Pin Mass demonstrations have erupted across Indonesia since late August 2025. Thousands poured into the streets to protest against a controversial housing allowance of 50 million rupiah per month for lawmakers in the DPR Indonesia (House of Representatives), seen as insensitive amid the nation’s economic hardship. Tensions escalated further when Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver, was killed after being struck by a police tactical vehicle in Jakarta. His d...

Share Share Share Pin Google and OpenAI continue to compete in pushing AI innovation for the creative industry. Google has just launched Nano Banana, a new AI model enhancing Gemini’s image editing capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Sora remains in the spotlight with its ability to generate videos from both text and images. This rivalry raises one question: which one is more powerful for digital creators?Nano Banana, Google’s New Visual WeaponGoogle introduced Nano Banana as part of Gemini 2.5...

Share Share Share Pin Senegal is facing a severe financial crisis after the new government uncovered billions of dollars in hidden debt. Fiscal audits revealed that the budget deficit and public debt were far higher than previously reported by the former administration. The findings prompted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to suspend a funding program worth nearly two billion dollars. This revelation shook investor confidence and raised serious questions about Senegal’s fiscal transpare...

Share Share Share Pin Food inflation driven by climate change is entering a new phase. This phenomenon, known as climateflation, highlights the direct link between extreme weather, failed harvests, and surging food costs. When drought dries fields, floods sweep away crops, or heatwaves scorch harvests, supply chains crumble and prices soar. This is no longer just a theoretical concept but a reality felt by households worldwide.Definition and ContextThe term climateflation was popularized by E...

Share Share Share PinWidespread Protests Across IndonesiaIndonesia was rocked by massive demonstrations in late August 2025. Public anger flared over excessive housing allowances for parliament members and the death of Affan Kurniawan, a motorcycle taxi driver struck by a police armored vehicle. These twin issues ignited nationwide protests spreading from Jakarta to Makassar. In Jakarta, thousands of students and workers filled the streets. Protesters hurled stones and bottles at security for...

Share Share Share Pin A tragic incident occurred in Pejompongan, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Thursday night, August 28, 2025. An online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver named Affan Kurniawan was killed after being struck and run over by a Brimob tactical vehicle during a protest. The armored vehicle, known as a barakuda, fled toward the Kampung Melayu–Tanah Abang non-toll overpass (JLNT) and was chased by protesters before finally being stopped. The tragedy has sparked widespread grief and ...

Share Share Share Pin More than one hundred thousand Ukrainian homes were plunged into darkness after Russian drone strikes targeted the country’s energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack was part of Moscow’s long-standing strategy of hitting civilian facilities ahead of winter. The strikes have deepened the vulnerability of Ukrainians who have endured more than three years of full-scale war without signs of relief.Widespread BlackoutsThe regions of Poltava, Sumy, a...

Share Share Share Pin Jakarta was shaken by mass protests on 28 August 2025. Thousands of demonstrators, consisting of students, labor unions, and civil society, filled the streets in front of the Indonesian Parliament building. They demanded the abolition of outsourcing, an increase in the minimum wage, and fiscal reforms. The protest began peacefully but turned tense when student groups attempted to push through the Parliament gates. Police officers on guard moved in, and clashes broke out....

Share Share Share Pin Israel has intensified its military campaign in Gaza City, declaring the area a combat zone and suspending the daily humanitarian pause that previously allowed limited aid convoys to operate. The decision came as Israeli forces announced the discovery of two hostages’ bodies, underscoring the grim toll of a conflict now entering its twenty-second month.Two Hostages Found DeadThe Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they had recovered the remains of two hostages du...

Share Share Share Pin Jerusalem has recorded one of its worst air quality levels of the year, with the city entering the world’s top ten most polluted locations on August 30, 2025. The Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed above 110, a threshold that the World Health Organization categorizes as unhealthy for sensitive groups. Authorities and experts warn that vulnerable residents face significant health risks, while environmental observers stress that recurring dust storms and extreme heat are ampl...