Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 contamination have been found in Indonesia at 22 production facilities near Jakarta. The contamination was first detected in a batch of shrimp shipped to the United States.
The search for victims of the collapse of the Al-Khozin Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, has concluded. 61 bodies and seven body parts have been found, and search operations have been stopped.
TikTok provided the Indonesian government with data on traffic and monetization, which led to the lifting of the temporary suspension of its license. Indonesia is TikTok's second-largest market with approximately 150 million users.
Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.
Hamas negotiators stated that they would conscientiously consider the "peace plan" proposed by US President Donald Trump and provide a response. The plan envisages an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of hostages for prisoners, and the disarmament of Hamas.
An Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia's East Java province. Rescuers are searching for 38 people trapped under the rubble, one person has died, and 102 have been evacuated.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
Today marks Alpaca Day, World Contraception Day, and European Day of Languages. Also on September 26 are the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, World Environmental Health Day, and the Birthday of the Gramophone.
Over 1,000 children in Indonesia were poisoned by free school lunches this week, marking another incident in a series of poisonings. NGOs are calling for a suspension of the program, which has already caused over 6,000 poisonings since January.
In a year, Ukrainians spent $882 million on buying bitcoins. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.
In September, China ceased unofficial subsidies for the import of russian copper and nickel to reduce the competitive advantage of suppliers from the russian frederation. This decision is part of China's strategy to optimize state spending and diversify import flows, which will lead to a decrease in the profits of Russian producers.
China's export sector recorded a record trade surplus of $1. 2 trillion despite tough US tariffs. This raises concerns around the world about the risks to the national economies of other countries.
World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, has united up to 5% of the world's population, or about 400 million people, to clean up litter. In Kyiv, a city-wide cleanup will take place on September 20 in all districts of the capital.
Over 16 kg of psychotropic substances worth almost UAH 23 million, as well as equipment and precursors, were seized.
Local police discovered a holiday villa on the island of Bali where a laboratory for growing marijuana and producing ecstasy was set up.
In the Indonesian island of Bali, 14 people died as a result of the worst floods in 10 years. The provincial government declared a state of emergency for a week, rescuers are searching for the missing.
In Afghanistan, a 6-magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of 812 people and injured 2800. Authorities are appealing for international aid, as the country is already struggling with humanitarian crises.
During an anti-war demonstration in Cologne, clashes occurred, resulting in injuries to twelve police officers. Police found pyrotechnics, alcohol, and gas canisters among the protesters.
In Indonesia, protests over benefits for lawmakers escalated into violence. Three people died during a fire at the city council building in Makassar.
Adidas has publicly apologized to the residents of the Mexican village of Hidalgo-Yalalag for using their traditional footwear design. This came after accusations of cultural appropriation regarding a new sneaker model.
A 5. 8 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia caused injuries to 433 people and damaged a church building. Authorities are coordinating rescue operations, and the situation is being assessed.
Israel is discussing with South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Indonesia the possibility of accepting Palestinians from Gaza. The countries expect financial and international compensation for their acceptance.
Ukrainian Hlib Mazur became the WAKO kickboxing champion at the 2025 World Games, winning a gold medal. Ukraine also won three bronze awards, increasing the total number of medals to 28.
The Indonesian government has opened 40 airports for international flights, doubling their number. This decision aims to increase the flow of tourists to the regions of the archipelago nation.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
More than 90% of environmental defenders and climate activists worldwide have experienced online harassment, most often on Facebook. A Global Witness study found that online attacks often escalate into real-world threats, and Meta's social networks are the primary platforms for such abuse.
US President Donald Trump called the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging them to cease hostilities that erupted at the beginning of the week, and warned about the absence of trade agreements. Both countries face economic challenges, including the threat of high US tariffs, and Thailand, which depends on exports, has not yet concluded agreements with the US.
US President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements, setting tariffs on imports from Japan at 15% and from the Philippines at 19%. These steps are shaping a new trade landscape where 10% is considered the new norm, and American companies still profitably import goods.
On Monday, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed on the grounds of a college and school in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people and hospitalizing over 100 with burns. The incident occurred at Milestone School and College, and the interim government of Bangladesh promises to investigate the causes of the crash.
