News

Six dead, 30 soldiers missing in West Papua jungle

Published

1 year ago

April 17, 2023

ticker NEWS

The soldiers are trying to bring back Phillip Mark Mehrtens, who was abducted by rebels in February

At least six people have died, and 30 soldiers are feared missing in the West Papua jungle, after trying to search and free a New Zealand pilot.

The pilot, Phillip Mark Mehrtens, was abducted by rebels in February, but heavy rain and foggy weather made the rescue attempt more treacherous.

The rebels stormed a single-engined plane shortly after it landed on a small runway in Paro in remote Nduga district and abducted its pilot.

The plane was scheduled to pick up 15 construction workers, who had been building a health centre, after separatist rebels threatened to kill them.

It has been confirmed nine soldiers are being held by the rebels.

“It’s still unknown exactly how many Indonesian army troops died and were injured,” Papua military spokesperson Col Herman Taryaman said.

“We are still searching, but heavy rain, foggy weather and a lack of communication have hampered our search and evacuation efforts.”

News

President Biden threatens to cut off weapons supplies to Israel

Published

3 hours ago

May 10, 2024

ticker NEWS

Does this mark a shift in Washington’s public approach to the war?

President Joe Biden is vowing to withhold weapons from Israel if the Jewish State goes forward with its invasion of Rafah.

The comments came after the Biden administration halted a recent shipment of bombs amid concerns over Israel’s plans to launch a full-scale assault on Rafah even as cease-fire talks continue with Hamas.

Jonathan Tobin, the Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #GazaWar #Rafah

News

OpenAI prepares search software to rival Google

Published

13 hours ago

May 9, 2024

Nathan Langridge

OpenAI is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking AI-powered search product, aiming to compete directly with Google’s dominant search engine.

By harnessing the power of AI, OpenAI aims to deliver more accurate and relevant search results, potentially revolutionising the way people access and consume information online.

Russ Macumber from Impressive joins to discuss. #trending #featured

Leaders

Understanding the gut-brain connection

Published

16 hours ago

May 9, 2024

Nathan Langridge

What exactly is our gut microbiome and why is the gut known as the second brain?

Optimising physical and mental performance requires prioritising gut-health through nutrition, hydration, stress management, and sleep.

This process influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and mood regulation, ultimately enhancing overall well-being and performance in daily life.

Kate Save from BeFitFood joins to discuss. #featured #trending