Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, has taken the top spot as the world's most populous city, according to a recent United Nations report. This change comes not just from a sudden population explosion, but from a new way of counting urban populations. The report, released on November 18, estimates Jakarta's population at around 42 million people. That's a lot! To...
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help people get better jobs and skills. Right now, there's a big gap in th...
The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source of the emissions driving climate change. Over 80 countries, includi...
In the fast-moving world of tech, two companies are making bold moves with AI. Tools for Humanity, a startup backed by Sam Altman, is aiming high. They want to prove people's humanity in the AI age. Their goal? A billion users for their eye-scanning tool. But they're not there yet. Some employees are questioning the plan, especially with so many similar products out ...
Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's a catch: they need money, and not just from the government. Private c...
Russia recently introduced its own version of a UN resolution concerning Gaza, which directly opposes a proposal put forward by the US. This move comes as the US is trying to get its resolution approved by the Security Council, a resolution that supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The US shared its draft resolution with the 15 members of the Security ...
In Jakarta, a recent incident at a mosque has left many puzzled. It happened during Friday prayers, and more than 50 people ended up in the hospital with burns and other injuries. The blasts took place inside a school complex in the Kelapa Gading area. Police are now considering that the explosions might not have been driven by religious hatred. Instead, they suspec...
The United Nations Security Council is set to start discussions on a U. S. -proposed resolution. This resolution supports President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. It also suggests creating a temporary governing body and an international peacekeeping force for Gaza. The U. S. has shared this draft with the 15 council members and has backing from several Middle Easter...
In the vast ocean, where rules are often broken, a special team at Interpol once stood guard. They were the Global Fisheries Enforcement Team, or FET for short. Their job? To track down ships that fish where they shouldn't, using tricks and technology to stay one step ahead. The FET's work was no easy task. They relied on satellite images, reports from other ships, ...
The United States is cooking up a plan for Gaza. They want the United Nations to approve a two-year mission. This mission would bring in a new team to run Gaza and a group of international peacekeepers. The goal? To keep the peace and help rebuild the area. The U. S. has shared this idea with some countries. But it's not ready for everyone to see yet. They are still...