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November
UN committee says Israel warfare in Gaza 'consistent with genocide'
Written by ranov
VOInews, Jakarta: Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, as a Human Rights Watch report said Israel's displacement of Gazans amounts to a "crime against humanity".
Israel said HRW's claims were "completely false", insisting its "efforts are directed solely at dismantling Hamas's terror capabilities and not at the people of Gaza", though it had not yet responded to the UN report.
The UN Special Committee pointed to "mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians", covering the period from Hamas's deadly October 7, 2023 attack in Israel to July.
The committee said Israel's siege, blocking of aid, and targeted attacks and killing of civilians, despite UN and International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders, was "intentionally causing death, starvation and serious injury".
Israel's warfare practices in Gaza "are consistent with the characteristics of genocide", the committee said in the first use of the word by the UN in the context of the current war in Gaza.
Israel, it said, was "using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population".
It's not the first time Israel has faced such accusations.
South Africa brought a case before the ICJ last year, arguing the Gaza war breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has denied.
A UN-backed assessment at the weekend warned famine was imminent in northern Gaza, the site of an intense Israeli offensive since early October.
The operation had forced at least 100,000 people to flee northern Gaza for Gaza City and nearby areas, UN Palestinian refugee agency spokeswoman Louise Wateridge told AFP.
Source : AFP
November
China Passes First Energy Law to Promote Sustainable Development and Carbon Neutrality
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
Illustration - Green energy. (ANTARA)
November
Putin Congratulates Trump on Re-Election, Emphasizes Readiness for Renewed Cooperation
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (November 7, 2020) that he has spoken to "probably" 70 world leaders since winning the presidential election and believes he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin. /ANTARA/Anadolu/py
November
Hungary Recognizes Indonesia as a Critical Partner in EU Presidency
Written by Daniel
November
China's Dairy Giant Yili Wins Prestigious Award for Innovative INIKIN Brewed Tea
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
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)
November
Indonesian Embassy in Madrid Confirms No Indonesian Citizens Affected by Valencia Floods
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
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)
October
Indonesia Showcases Culinary Delights and Cultural Heritage at Riyadh Season Festival
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
Illustration - A processed meat dish in the form of goat satay. ANTARA/Nanien Yuniar/am.
October
UAE Humanitarian Ship Arrives in Beirut with 2,000 Tons of Aid for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
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
October
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy Partners with China’s CNGR and Central South University for Nickel Industry Training
Written by Ofra Regina Suharsil
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' working visit to the CNGR industrial park in Ningxiang, China, over the weekend.Photo by: ANTARA/Xinhua
October
The Indonesian and Russian Navy to Conduct Joint Exercises in Surabaya for the First Time
Written by Daniel
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.