Indonesia in chaos: Five Indonesians give views on why and how to fix it | Protests News

Demonstrations have gripped Indonesia since late August when anger at a faltering economy erupted into full-blown violence following reports that politicians received a $3,000 housing allowance on top of their salaries – a perk equal to between 10 and 20 times Indonesia’s monthly minimum wage. It was not the first time that Indonesians have taken … Read more

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Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess, Brazil’s ex-president faces coup trial, the latest on the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Source link

Guatemala government says it asked for migrant children back : NPR

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Guatemalan Minister of Governance Francisco Jimenez shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on a joint security program agreement at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on June 26 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images After planes with Guatemalan children … Read more

Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs | Drought News

The newly discovered tombs are believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period. Published On 31 Aug 202531 Aug 2025 Archaeologists in drought-hit Iraq have discovered 40 ancient tombs after water levels in the country’s largest reservoir declined, according to an antiquities official. The tombs, believed to be more than 2,300 years old, … Read more

Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan | Military News

Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow even a temporary deployment of a US intermediate-range missile system. Published On 30 Aug 202530 Aug 2025 Russia and China have separately warned Japan over its decision to allow the United States to deploy “Typhon” intermediate-range missiles during joint military exercises in Japan next … Read more

Minneapolis shooting victims; New CDC director : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The names of the two children who were shot and killed on Wednesday at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis have been … Read more