Eight Indonesian fishermen are feared drowned and eleven rescued after their boats were caught in the path of Cyclone Ilsa, Australia's most powerful storm in eight years. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) launched a search and rescue mission after the boats were reported missing, and the survivors were provided with food, water and medical assistance. The AMSA is investigating the incident and the tragedy has been met with sadness in Indonesia. This serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by tropical cyclones and the importance of taking precautions to ensure safety at sea.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been taking luxury trips paid for by a Republican megadonor for decades without disclosing them, prompting criticism from Democrats and calls for stricter ethics rules. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for Thomas to be impeached, while other Democratic lawmakers have argued that the court should be subject to the same ethics rules as other branches of government.
FIFA has announced that Indonesia will no longer host the Under-20 Men's World Cup due to "current circumstances" after an Indonesian official objected to the participation of Israel. A new host will be announced soon and sanctions against the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) are possible. The tournament is one of the most prestigious in the world and the decision has caused a great deal of controversy.
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air, was taken hostage last week by Indonesian separatist rebels in the restive Papua province. Photos and videos of Mehrtens standing among a group of fighters have been released, and the New Zealand government has expressed its concern and is working with the Indonesian government to ensure his safe release. The Free Papua Movement has been fighting for independence from Indonesia since the 1960s, and the international community is watching the situation closely.