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Sushi Air commercial pilot Philipp Mertens was captured from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province.New Zealand has called for the immediate release of pilot Filip Mertens, who was captured by militants in Indonesia's troubled Papua province a year ago. Mertens, who was flying a single-propeller plane for Indonesia's Sushi Air, was snatched from the plane by a group of West Papua National Liberation Army (TPN-PB) fighters on February 7 last year, and was told he would only be released if: Stated. Papua was given independence. The group, led by regional commander Elias Kogoya, later released images and videos of…

roman statue of justice Transparency International's 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released last week, paints a chilling picture. Where judicial systems are broken, corruption flourishes and power is held by a toxic mix of weak institutions and powerful people who manipulate the law to their own advantage. This is not limited to authoritarian regimes. Democratic leaders are increasingly complicit in undermining justice, and impunity is widespread worldwide. Bribery, abuse of power, and control of entire judicial systems by the rich and powerful have become commonplace. The consequences are devastating, with vulnerable people being denied access to justice while the rich…

Kaizer Chiefs have decided to part ways with George Malou and Njabulo Ngcobo at the end of the season. AFCON: What time is Nigeria vs Bafana kick-off? rumor: Kaizer Chiefs narrows down striker candidates to three promising players Kaizer Chiefs to release star player According to a local retailer citizenit's the end of the road at Naturena for the central defender Njabulo Ngcobo. He currently ranks behind Tatayaone Ditlhokwe, Spiwe Given Msimango and Ejimilson Dove in the central defense pecking order. “Things don't look good for Ngcobo at Chiefs. He has really struggled to adapt to life at Naturena and…

US House of Representatives approves $17.6 billion in aid for Israel, as a broad bipartisan bill to help Ukraine and secure more funding for border security appears to be facing difficulties as well. The proposed bill was rejected. Tuesday's vote on the Israel bill, which requires a two-thirds majority to pass, was largely along party lines. Aid to Israel, one of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign aid, has traditionally enjoyed strong bipartisan support. But opponents of the bill say it would combine an overhaul of U.S. immigration policy and new funding for border security (measures Republicans had called for)…

Julia Simon reports via NPR: In a Washington, D.C., courtroom, a high-stakes case for climate science is coming to an end this week. One of the world's most prominent climate scientists has sued a right-wing author and policy analyst for defamation. Peter Hotez, professor of pediatrics and molecular virology at Baylor College of Medicine, said the incident comes at a time when attacks on scientists are surging. Despite the ever-increasing amount of misinformation about scientists and their work, Hotez says scientists have yet to find a good way to respond. “We're groping along because this is unprecedented and there's no…

This article introduces 15 of the world's highest quality essential oil brands. If you want to skip the essential oil market analysis, please visit the following link directly: 5 of the world's highest quality essential oil brands.The global essential oil market is estimated to be close to $11.4 billion in 2023. The market is expected to reach $22.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10%. The essential oil market is being boosted by natural health trends that started in the wake of COVID-19. Many people have started using essential oils as a…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Late afternoon in Kuala Lumpur, in the intense heat, Zabi* has just completed his third doctor’s visit in a month, and even though all reports so far are normal, he feels unbearable. I still don't know the cause of my stomach pain. As a refugee, he doesn't have much money or medical benefits, so he's worried about the cost of seeing a doctor. When Zabi came to Malaysia from Afghanistan five years ago as a teenager, he had no choice but to protect himself. His family only had enough money for one of them to escape.…

Inspiring documentary 'Madu' opens at Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 7th SBIFF Opening Night Movie “Madu” | Photo: Provided Documentary on international dance madhu The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens with the world premiere at Arlington Theater on Wednesday, February 7th at 8pm. Directed by Academy Award nominee Matt Augens (audible) and Kachi Benson's film tells the story of 12-year-old Anthony Madu, who practices barefoot on the streets after a video of him dancing barefoot ballet on a rainy street outside Lagos goes viral on the internet. . Leaving his home in Nigeria to study at…

To be clear, Sun International paid R3.2bn in cash to acquire Emperors Palace and the Pyrmont Group for Emperors Palace alone. True, the company has taken on R4 billion in debt as part of the deal, but it will return to a 75% payout ratio within two to three years of closing. advertisement Continue reading below There are rumors that competition authorities are fed up with the deal, but the proliferation of sports betting operators such as Betway and Hollywoodbets (SA's two biggest companies) has seen the gambling market (sorry, “gaming” market) has recently expanded significantly. We expect this argument…

Petrol and diesel prices rose by 70 to 75 cents on Wednesday following the latest price adjustments by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe. The reason cited for the recent price increase is that geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea have forced hundreds of ships carrying oil to reroute around Africa, making Brent crude oil more expensive per barrel. That's a 6% increase from $77.35 to $82.03. advertisement Continue reading below Read/listen:Closing the Red Sea has no benefit for SA.More ships anchored in SA ports since the start of the Red Sea offensive The cold weather affected U.S. oil…