Indonesia's protectionist policies aimed at attracting tech investment may backfire, economists warn

SummarySince President Trump's administration began, the Environmental Protection Agency has been rolling back pollution regulations, impacting health in communities like Houston near coal plants. A study indicated that pollution from the NRG Energy coal plant is responsible for 177 premature deaths annually, disproportionately affecting low-income, minority populations. Critics argue that increasing reliance on coal harms public health and advocate for renewable energy as a cleaner, more reliable alternative, while the Trump administration defends deregulation as...

A cursed doll, Annabelle, rumored to have gone missing during a paranormal tour in the US, is allegedly linked to local disasters including a fire and a jailbreak. Despite claims of her disappearance while in New Orleans, Tony Spera from the Warren Occult Museum asserts that Annabelle was never out of their control and remains secured in her case. Skepticism persists on social media, especially after incidents occurred shortly after the doll's alleged absence, leading...

A coroner’s inquest into a terror attack at a New Lynn supermarket in September 2021 began today. Six people were injured in the knife attack by Islamic State supporter Ahamad Samsudeen, who was fatally shot by undercover police. Survivors expressed ongoing trauma, struggling with everyday triggers like “the smell of milk,” and criticized government agencies' responses to the attack. The 10-day hearing will examine the attack's circumstances, including Samsudeen's movements and police actions prior to...

Nobody in South Africa knows the whereabouts of James Neo Tshoaeli, nicknamed Tiger, who has evaded police since his escape from custody after being linked to illegal mining operations where 78 corpses were found. His family in Lesotho, including his mother and younger brother, have not seen him in eight years and are deeply concerned for his safety, given the dangerous nature of illegal mining. Local miners describe him as a middle manager rather than...

Chery, China's largest vehicle exporter, has returned to Australia in 2023 with a factory-backed operation, introducing the Omoda Jaecoo brand featuring the Jaecoo J8 SUV. The J8, a flagship model, is designed for five passengers, competing with vehicles like the Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-70, and is priced competitively against mid-range SUVs. Its interior is noted for its stylish design and quality materials, offering features like ambient lighting and a fragrance system, highlighting a significant...

Israel conducted airstrikes on southern Syria targeting weapons shortly after two projectiles were reportedly fired from Syria into Israel. The Syrian foreign ministry condemned the attacks, citing significant casualties and accusing Israel of destabilizing the region while holding interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa responsible for the incursion. Despite ongoing indirect talks, tensions have escalated, with Israel intensifying its military actions in Syria since Sharaa's leadership during a rebel offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime in December...