Indonesia has begun releasing inmates as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s sweeping clemency plan aimed at national unity. The initiative, approved by parliament, will eventually free up to 44,000 prisoners—mainly political detainees and vulnerable groups. On Friday, 1,178 inmates were released, including high-profile political figures Hasto Kristiyanto and Tom Lembong. The Rhisotope Project is seen as an effort to portray Subianto as pro-democracy amid past … Continue reading Indonesia begins releasing hundreds of prisoners under president’s clemency plan

A South African university has launched the Rhisotope Project, an anti-poaching initiative that injects rhino horns with harmless radioactive isotopes to make them detectable at airports and borders. Led by the University of the Witwatersrand in collaboration with nuclear experts and conservationists, the project aims to deter poaching by enabling authorities to track and intercept trafficked horns. Early trials confirmed the process is safe for rhinos … Continue reading Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching

More than three years into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine faces a record surge in drone and missile attacks, with civilians retreating nightly to shelters. In July alone, Russia launched over 6,200 drones and nearly 200 missiles—its most intense month of strikes—resulting in the highest civilian casualty toll in years. The Iranian-designed Shahed drones, rebranded as Gerans, have become central to Russia’s low-cost, high-volume assault strategy. These … Continue reading Russia launches 6,400 drones, missiles into Ukraine in record-breaking month

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visited a controversial U.S.-backed aid site in Gaza amid growing criticism over the humanitarian crisis. The site, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is one of three in the enclave where hundreds of Palestinians have died trying to access food. Witkoff’s five-hour visit aimed to assess conditions and report back to President Trump, who recently acknowledged “real starvation” … Continue reading US envoy Witkoff visits Gaza aid distribution site as starvation crisis deepens

President Donald Trump has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia following threatening remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s security council, criticized Trump and warned that the U.S. was edging closer to war with Moscow. In response, Trump, who had already given Putin a 50-day deadline to end the war in Ukraine—later shortened to 10 … Continue reading USA orders nuke subs moved near Russia

A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy, and injured 132 others, with 14 children among the wounded. It was the highest number of child casualties in a single strike on the capital since the war began. More than 100 buildings were damaged, including homes, schools, and hospitals. Russia launched over 300 drones and … Continue reading Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people

Ukraine’s Security Service has arrested an air force major accused of spying for Russia by leaking the locations, flight schedules, and defense details of Western-supplied fighter jets, including U.S. F-16s and French Mirage 2000s. The officer allegedly aided Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian air bases and shared personal data on Ukrainian pilots. He was caught while gathering more intelligence and charged with treason, … Continue reading Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia

The 2025 South African tribal initiation season known as Ulwaluko, a traditional Xhosa rite of passage involving circumcision, has resulted in 39 deaths and dozens of mutilations, despite government efforts to reduce fatalities to zero. This is an improvement from the 93 deaths recorded the previous year, the Daily Mail has reported. The ritual, typically carried out on boys aged 16–26, is still plagued by illegal initiation schools, … Continue reading Mass circumcision ceremony leaves 39 boys dead and dozens more mutilated

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after eight children fell ill at a summer camp near Stathern in central England. All the children were hospitalized and later discharged. Police launched an investigation after being alerted by a third party, setting up a triage center and contacting parents. Authorities are continuing inquiries at the scene, calling the case “complex and sensitive,” … Continue reading 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp

A theme park ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, broke in half and crashed on July 31, injuring 23 people—three critically. The 360 Degrees ride malfunctioned mid-air when its central pole snapped, causing the platform and strapped-in riders to slam into the ground. Bystanders were also hit by debris. Emergency services responded quickly, and hospitals declared a mass casualty alert. Authorities have … Continue reading 23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground

At a UN conference in New York co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, the European Union, Arab League, and countries including the UK and Canada reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to end the war in Gaza. The event produced the “New York Declaration,” a phased plan urging global recognition of Palestine, Hamas’ disarmament, and Palestinian Authority governance with international oversight. The declaration condemned both … Continue reading EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm