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Purbaya Ready to Provide Additional Funds for Forest Fire Response

Indonesia has Rp5 trillion set for disaster response, with Finance Minister Purbaya ready to provide more funding for forest and land fire efforts.

  • Finance Minister Purbaya ready to provide extra funds for forest fire response.
  • BNPB must submit specific funding request to trigger additional allocation.
  • President Prabowo optimistic fires can be controlled within one to two weeks.

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Police probe bomb threat emails sent to about 40 courts

Police said Wednesday they are investigating anonymous emails threatening to bomb about 40 courthouses across the country. About 40 courthouses, including the Seoul Eastern District Court, Incheon District Court, Chuncheon District Court, Daejeon District Court, Gwangju High Court and Busan High Court, received threatening emails…

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New THC Drug Distribution Method Emerges in Indonesia

Indonesian Police revealed the circulation of the narcotic Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabiol (THC).

  • Indonesian police discover THC candy imported from UK.
  • Suspect AJE placed four orders for THC candies between March-August 2026.
  • All packages intended for personal consumption, 231g confiscated.

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Ruto begins Emurua Dikirr visit days after Gachagua’s tour

President William Ruto has begun his visit to Emurua Dikirr, barely a week after his former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the area.

  • President Ruto visited Emurua Dikirr after Gachagua's tour.
  • Ruto planned to hold rallies and inaugurate Maboleo Market.
  • Gachagua set Ruto's visit agenda and criticized Paul Ngeno's unpaid hospital bill.

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Radio Station Keeps Residents Informed after Kumamoto Quake

Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--A community radio station in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, which was struck by a powerful earthquake last month, continues to deliver vital…

  • Yatsushiro city hit by powerful earthquake on July 28
  • Radio personality Yukiko Yamada continued live broadcast from city office
  • Seismic isolation device affected, causing temporary radio station closure

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Ayutthaya woman admits to faking attempted rape story for attention

A Thai woman admitted fabricating a story that two men abducted her, tied her up, and attempted to sexually assault her in Ayutthaya on August 21 to attract attention from her family. A Thai man filed a complaint with the police after receiving a threatening message from two suspects who said they would rape his … The story Ayutthaya…

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1,000 people pull historic Japanese castle into place

More than 1,000 people in Japan have joined forces to help move the historic Hirosaki Castle back to its original location following major restoration work. Teams of participants took turns pulling the castle in a carefully coordinated effort in Aomori Prefecture, creating a remarkable scene as locals and visitors worked together on the…

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