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November

This photo taken on Oct. 30 shows Yili Innovation Center Europe expert Gerrit Smit (left) introducing products to participants of the Global Water Beverage Congress 2024 held in Frankfurt, Germany. (ANTARA/Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

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November

Director of Protection of Indonesian Citizens and BHI at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Judha Nugraha (right) during a media briefing in Jakarta, Thursday (31/10/2024). (ANTARA/Nabil Ihsan)

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Illustration - A processed meat dish in the form of goat satay. ANTARA/Nanien Yuniar/am.

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October

Ahead of the latest airstrikes, the Israeli army ordered the immediate evacuation of residents of four buildings in three neighborhoods in Beirut's southern suburbs, Tuesday (Photo by:Oct. 22, 2020) / ANTARA/Anadolu/py

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October

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' working visit to the CNGR industrial park in Ningxiang, China, over the weekend.Photo by: ANTARA/Xinhua

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October

 

 

VOInews, Jakarta: For the first time in history, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is set to hold joint military exercises with the Russian Navy in a collaboration known as Latihan Bersama (Latma) Orruda 2024. This groundbreaking exercise is scheduled to take place at the Indonesian Navy’s Fleet Command II (Koarmada II) in Surabaya from November 4 to 8, 2024.

 

Latma Orruda 2024 is the result of an agreement reached during the inaugural Navy-to-Navy Talks (NTNT) between the TNI AL and Russian Navy, held in 2018. The name "Orruda" is a combination of the national symbols of both countries: Orel (the Russian eagle) and Garuda (Indonesia's national emblem), symbolizing the strong and growing collaboration between the two naval forces. "This exercise marks a historic milestone in the military relationship between Indonesia and Russia, particularly in the maritime domain," a senior TNI AL official stated on Tuesday (October 22, 2024).

 

The exercise will encompass a series of War Military Operations (OMP) scenarios, divided into two phases: the Harbor Phase and the Sea Phase. The Indonesian Navy will deploy several of its leading defense assets, including the KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368, and the AS 565 MBE helicopter. On the Russian side, the Russian Navy will field Corvet Class warships such as the RF Soversheny, RF Gromky, RF Aldar Tsydenzhapov, as well as a medium tanker, a KA-27 helicopter, and the Tug Salvage Alatau rescue vessel.

 

This joint exercise aims to enhance military cooperation between the two nations and improve the operational capabilities of both navies in maintaining regional security and stability. "The exercise is expected to strengthen interoperability and further solidify military relations between the Indonesian Navy and the Russian Navy," the official added.

 

In a separate statement, the Chief of Naval Staff (Kasal), Admiral Dr. Muhammad Ali, underscored the importance of thorough preparation by the entire TNI AL ahead of the Latma Orruda 2024 exercise. “I expect all personnel to give their utmost in this mission and ensure that the exercise is conducted according to plan,” emphasized Admiral Ali.

 

As outlined in an official statement, joint exercises like Latma Orruda 2024 are part of the Indonesian Navy's broader efforts to enhance the capacity and professionalism of its personnel, particularly in addressing maritime security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, this exercise serves as a significant symbol of the deepening military cooperation between Indonesia and Russia in recent years. It is hoped that through this collaboration, both countries will be able to work more closely in safeguarding peace and maritime security, not only in Southeast Asia but also in international waters.

 

Source: tni.mil.id.

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October

Palestinian refugees and residents of Al Sukhneh camp, Al Zarqa, Jordan, wait in line to receive free medical care from the mobile clinic provided by the people of Indonesia (ANTARA/HO-Baznas RI).

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October
 
VOInews, Port Vila: On Thursday, five Pacific nations outlined steps to bring a landmark case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to hold major polluting countries accountable and to safeguard the survival of their islands.
The ICJ will commence hearings on December 2 to assess countries' climate obligations and determine whether they can be held liable for failing to take action. This case is seen as a crucial step for small nations severely impacted by climate change to push for real change.
 
Vanuatu's Attorney General, Arnold Kiel Loughman, described the case as having "immense significance" and emphasized that it could empower smaller nations affected by climate issues. “It is directly related to our lives, as climate change affects weather patterns, land, seas, and the environment where we live,” Loughman told AFP on Thursday.
 
This week, Loughman met with his counterparts from Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and Tuvalu to discuss the case, prepare legal arguments, and consult with experts. The meeting aimed to strengthen their legal strategy in court.
 
Despite numerous international forums addressing climate change, Loughman believes that concrete actions remain insufficient. “For small island nations like ours, we have yet to see much in the way of real action,” he added.
 
The Pacific islands, which contribute less than 0.02 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, are among the regions most vulnerable to climate impacts, such as rising sea levels. According to World Bank data, Vanuatu emitted just 121,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2020, far lower than its neighbor, Australia, which produced 379 million tons.
 
“Our region has long borne the brunt of climate change's worst effects, while our contribution to this crisis is minimal,” Loughman stressed. He estimated that the nation of approximately 313,000 people would need around USD 1.2 billion by 2030 for climate adaptation, mitigation, and covering related losses.
 
Fiji’s Attorney General, Graham Leung, emphasized that the case is “not just a legal matter, but a matter of survival.” NASA analysis shows that many Pacific nations will face a rise in sea levels of at least 15 centimeters over the next 30 years, a serious concern given that 90 percent of their populations live within five kilometers of the coastline.
 
Source: AFP
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October

Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi in a seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by: ANTARA/HO-Humas Bapanas)

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