Author: Amanda Martinez

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) lowers the criminal age to allow children as young as 10 to be incarcerated again, reversing last year’s decision to raise it to 12. The newly elected Country Liberal Party won by a large margin in August and argues that this reversal will help reduce youth delinquency. However, medical professionals, human rights groups, and Indigenous organizations strongly oppose the change, citing research showing that incarcerating children does not effectively reduce crime rates. Despite these concerns, the NT government continues to push forward with its tough-on-crime approach. The law’s disproportionate impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

Sheikh Hasina’s arrest warrant was issued following her August escape to India, by a court in Bangladesh.Before that, Hasina served Bangladesh as its prime minister. The mass demonstrations against violations of human rights drove her from her nation. The violent protests killed hundreds, and the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh charged her with crimes against humanity. For twenty years, Hasina ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist, repressing any forms of dissent. The court has issued arrest warrants for 45 people, including Hasina and numerous exiled government officials. The ICT’s top prosecutor, Mohammad Tajul Islam, announced that authorities ordered Hasina…

Japanese researchers made a breakthrough in Dream Recording Technology. Led by Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani, the Kyoto-based team developed a revolutionary device using brain imaging and AI. This technology uses fMRI to capture neural activity during dreams. Volunteers’ brain activity is monitored during early sleep stages. When they enter REM sleep, they’re awakened and asked about their dreams. By analyzing brain scans and building a database, scientists achieved 60% accuracy in predicting dream content. Notably, accuracy increased to over 70% for visual elements. “We revealed dream content from brain activity,” Professor Kamitani explained. This advancement in Dream Recording Technology has vast…

Malaysian authorities have intensified their crackdown on the Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB), arresting hundreds more individuals linked to Malaysian Child Abuse allegations. This development comes after the initial rescue of 402 minors from 20 care homes in September. Further investigations have uncovered disturbing details of exploitation. Five GISB members allegedly trafficked people for forced labor through threats until October 1. The scope of abuse is alarming, with victims ranging from one to 17 years old. The Malaysian Child Abuse cases have sparked widespread concern, prompting calls for increased protection. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that children…

As hundreds of Boeing employees continued their strike into the second month, the company unveiled plans for Boeing strike funding, aiming to raise $35 billion in capital. Boeing plans to secure $25 billion through stock and debt offerings, alongside an agreement with central banks to borrow up to $10 billion. The company stated these Boeing strike funding measures are essential to maintain liquidity during the prolonged labor action. The announcement came shortly after Boeing said it would reduce its staff by 10%, affecting around 17,000 people, with layoffs starting mid-November same day, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…

Canadian officials said Monday that pro-Khalistan gang members are the targets of an alleged conspiracy between Indian government operatives and organized crime groups like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Both countries took the step of dismissing high-ranking ambassadors when events escalated following the killing of a Sikh separatist. In response, Ottawa has accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to appease Canada’s large Sikh community, which Delhi has dismissed as politically motivated. The claims made by the police revolve around an Indian criminal named Lawrence Bishnoi, who is 31 years old. Bombers opened fire outside the office of Baba Siddique, a…

An Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people and injured 8 more, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strike hit a residential structure in Aitou, a predominantly Christian community that is far from the regular regions where Israeli troops attack Hezbollah sites. Residents stated that a family displaced by continuing turmoil had lately moved inside the targeted building. The Israeli military had no immediate response, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened the IDF will target Hezbollah nonstop across Lebanon. He said all actions follow operational considerations and the military’s efforts will continue in the coming…

Google has teamed up with Kairos Power to power its AI data centers using small nuclear reactors. According to the deal, the remaining Google nuclear reactors will be operational by 2035, with the first going online later this decade. An increasing number of IT organizations are resorting to nuclear energy to meet the high power demands of AI systems. While highlighting the importance of new energy sources to fuel AI technology, Google’s senior energy director, Michael Terrell, did not provide the reactor sites or financial details. He stated that to leverage AI effectively, they must hasten the development of dependable,…

Wales risks falling behind the rest of the UK in meeting clean power targets due to insufficient electricity grid capacity and severe decision-making delays. Consequently, RenewableUK Cymru warns that this lack of infrastructure hinders project development and deters investors. Moreover, Wales may miss opportunities from the UK government’s GB Energy initiative. The Welsh government prioritizes green jobs and growth, but RenewableUK Cymru urges swift action. Specifically, three wind farms, capable of powering 170,000 households annually, face delays. Notably, one project in Garn Fach, Powys, has waited for approval for over two years. Meanwhile, the UK aims to double onshore wind,…

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a hip-hop mogul, faces federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His arrest in New York stemmed from civil suits alleging sexual assault and violence. Over a dozen individuals have filed lawsuits against Combs. Combs, 54, was arrested on September 16 for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and prostitution. Federal prosecutors allege Combs created a criminal enterprise to fulfill his desires. Prosecutors claim Combs used drugs, violence, and status to lure victims. Authorities found firearms, ammunition, and lubricant during raids on Combs’s homes in March. Prosecutors spoke with witnesses and accusers, leaving open the possibility of additional charges.…

An India Canada diplomatic row broke out when the Indian government stated that it’s pulling it’s senior ambassador and other diplomats from Ottawa. The Canadian government claims they were suspects in the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Relations have been tight since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared that Canadian intelligence had strong evidence connecting Indian operatives to Nijjar’s murder. In July 2020, India labeled Nijjar as a “terrorist” for his support of a sovereign Khalistani nation. India has repeatedly demanded proof from Canada to support its assertions that Indian operatives were involved in his murder. India has…

China began military exercises on Monday close to Taiwan’s coast in reaction to a speech by Taiwanese President William Lai. The China Taiwan military drills started after Lai vowed to oppose annexation and defend Taiwan’s sovereignty. The Chinese mainland claims the self-governing island of Taiwan and has vowed to retake it by military force. Taiwanese officials said they saw 125 planes and 34 ships creating a circle around the island as part of the exercises. The Chinese government-run media displayed aerial, marine, and land forces positioned around Taiwan on its maps, suggesting an impending invasion. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…