Lawmaker Notes ‘Calm Political Atmosphere’ in Rare Meeting of Prabowo, Megawati, and Gibran

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Vice Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad welcomed the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and former President Megawati Soekarnoputri during the Pancasila Day commemoration. Dasco described the gathering as creating a calming atmosphere. “If we look at it, there is the President, there is … Read more

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Members Announced

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Nebraska‘s Medical Cannabis Commission: A Storm Brewing? Table of Contents 1. Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission: A Storm Brewing? 2. Controversy Erupts Over Pillen’s Appointees 3. A Clash of Ideologies: Regulation vs. Access 4. Strategic Timing or Political Maneuvering? 5. The Specter of recreational Marijuana … Read more

Bato says sorry for mocking lawmaker

SEN. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday apologized to Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña for mocking his physical condition after the latter chided Vice President Sara Duterte for not taking seriously her impending impeachment trial. In her press conference on Friday, Duterte shrugged off the impeachment bid against her, saying it “is more painful being dumped … Read more

Safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action on fire pollutants

Archyde The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires Table of Contents 1. The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires 2. What‍ specific actions can individuals⁤ take to protect themselves and thier families from‍ the long-term‌ health risks of wildfire smoke, even after the fires​ have been extinguished? 3. Hidden ‌Dangers: Air Quality Expert‌ on the … Read more

PREPAREDNESS KEY TO DISASTER RESILIENCE, LAWMAKER SAYS

TACLOBAN CITY — Southern Leyte 2nd District Rep. Christopherson Yap said that preparedness remains the most important consid-eration in dealing with natural disasters and calamities. Speaking during a press conference held on Friday at the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group, Yap expressed ap-preciation that some schools and establishments were able to execute earthquake drills. … Read more

Indonesian Lawmaker Opposes Relocation of Gaza Residents

Jakarta. An Indonesian lawmaker on Wednesday firmly opposed any proposal to relocate residents of conflict-ridden Gaza in Palestine to other countries, including Indonesia. Amelia Anggraini, a member of the House of Representatives’ Defense and Foreign Affairs Commission, said the ultimate resolution to the conflicts in Gaza is to “keep Palestinians in their homeland and ensure … Read more

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon defends his martial law decree

SEOUL —  South Korea’s impeached president denied Tuesday that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as he appeared for the first time before the Constitutional Court that will determine his fate. Yoon Suk Yeol’s presence at the … Read more