Indonesia to provide medical aid for 2,000 injured Gazans
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Indonesian government to offer medical treatment to around 2,000 Gazans injured in the ongoing conflict. The care will be provided at health facilities on Galang Island in Riau Islands Province, according to Hasan Nasbi, head of the Presidential Communication Office.
Nasbi clarified that the move is a humanitarian initiative, not a relocation effort. The injured will receive temporary medical care and be returned to Gaza once they recover, Xinhua reported.
Thailand, Cambodia border tensions continue as talks conclude in Malaysia
As Thai and Cambodian officials meet in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high along their disputed border. Despite a truce brokered by Malaysia on July 28, both sides have accused each other of violations while continuing troop buildups, Al Jazeera reported.
Thai lawmaker Wasawat Puangpornsri, visiting the Nam Yuen border district, reported forces from both nations positioned just 50 metres apart. The standoff has stalled the return of 20,000 displaced Thai residents.
Locals remain on alert following deadly clashes in July, with many still sheltering and mourning losses. Officials continue damage assessments as fears of renewed fighting persist.
China using AI to expand global influence, US officials warn
China is turning to AI to boost its propaganda efforts abroad, a new report reveals. A Chinese firm linked to the state, GoLaxy, has been tracking individuals and gathering data on US lawmakers, while running influence operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to Firstpost.
Though no direct activity has been seen in the US, officials are watching closely, warning that AI could soon be used to sway political debates or elections.
Experts say AI is reshaping propaganda, making it faster, broader, and harder to detect—marking a new chapter in global information warfare, Firstpost reported.
Israeli military opposes Netanyahu’s Gaza expansion plan
Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against expanding operations into remaining parts of Gaza, saying it could trap troops and endanger hostages.
In a tense meeting on Tuesday, military leaders argued that 75 percent of Gaza is already under control and further expansion risks long-term entanglement. They also pushed back against proposals to impose military rule or rebuild settlements, according to Firstpost.
Netanyahu, under pressure to secure a ceasefire and free hostages, criticized the army for failing to rescue captives. Defense Minister Israel Katz later said the military will carry out government decisions despite internal disagreements.
