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Published on 07:09 GMT

Sisters jailed 7 years for exploiting 6 Indonesian women

The Teluk Intan sessions court said the sisters withheld the wages and passports of the six Indonesian women, leaving them financially dependent and unable to move freely. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The sessions court in Teluk Intan today sentenced two …

Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
Published on 06:25 GMT

Indonesia police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 23, 2026

72 suspects arrested in Indonesia for starting fires as haze spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires as large blaves in central and western parts of the country generated thick haze. The fires, driven by an intensifying El Nio pattern and a prolonged dry season …

Source: India Today - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 23, 2026

72 held in Indonesia forest fire probe as haze spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian police arrested 72 people on Sunday suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires, as large-scale blazes across central and western parts of the country triggered a hazardous haze cloud. Indonesia has been grappling with …

Source: The Pioneer - Right-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Indonesian police arrest 72 people over forest fires

Smoke from forest fires have blanketed parts of Borneo, affecting Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Photo: AP PHOTO Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and …

Source: Manning River Times - Pending
Published on Aug 23, 2026

72 arrested in Indonesia over forest and peatland fires

People walk across Ampera Bridge as thick haze from wildfires blankets Palembang in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Fajri) Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Indonesia arrests 72 over forest fires as choking haze spreads to Malaysia

JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires as massive blazes across central and western Indonesia produced thick haze that spread into neighboring Malaysia. Indonesia has been battling …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Nyepi row: ‘Crazy’ Bali video lands Swiss tourist in jail over insulting Hindu holiday

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of insulting a Hindu religious observance in Bali, Indonesia, media reports said. The tourist was identified by media outlets as Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, a Swiss construction worker. …

Source: India Blooms - Center-right
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Indonesia arrests six for illegal logging in Sumatran tiger habitat

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Forestry Ministry uncovered an illegal logging operation inside Riau's Kerumutan Wildlife Reserve — a habitat for the critically endangered Sumatran tiger — after spotting a camp during an aerial forest fires patrol. …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Swiss tourist sentenced to prison after violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali

A Swiss tourist is serving a yearlong sentence on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after prosecutors say he violated a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, a construction worker from Switzerland, was found …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Pastor Sentenced to Prison in Indonesia

The arrest and detention of Pastor Dedi Saputra in February 2026 have continued to spark prolonged public debate in Indonesia. Saputra is an Aceh native who converted to Christianity and resides in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan. The Aceh Regional Police …

Source: International Christian Concern - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Swiss tourist gets 1-year jail in Bali for mocking Hindu festival, calling tradition ‘crazy’

Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen. (AP Photo) A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for mocking the Hindu festival Nyepi, also known as the Day of Silence, after posting videos on Instagram showing himself violating …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Swiss national faces prison time for online hate speech against Hindu customs

Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …

Source: IOL - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence

DENPASAR (AP): A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia’s new criminal code by …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Swiss tourist jailed in Indonesia for insulting Hindu holiday

Denpasar, Indonesia - Swiss authorities said Friday they were providing consular support to a national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting a Hindu religious day while he was on holiday in Bali. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was …

Source: IOL - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Mocking Hindu Nyepi Ritual

A 26-year-old Swiss tourist with initials LAZ has been sentenced to one year in prison by the panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court on Thursday, the 20th of August, after leaving his villa during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, back in March and …

Source: Indonesia Expat - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

World BBC Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison for insulting a sacred religious event on Indonesia's holiday island of Bali. In a now-removed video, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, had filmed himself walking to an empty beach during the Hindu …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Indonesian police step up crackdown on forest, land fires

Palangka Raya, C Kalimantan (ANTARA) - West Kotawaringin District Police in Central Kalimantan have vowed to crack down on forest and land burning during the dry season, warning that fires could trigger widespread haze. “Prevention is the best solution. We …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

SafeSpace Global and BMRT Security Enter Binding Exclusive Agreement to Advance Detection of Concealed Weapons and Drugs ...

Using AI to spot the guns and drugs BEFORE they KILL. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SafeSpace Global Corporation (OTCID: SSGC) (“SafeSpace Global” or the “Company”), a publicly traded, multimodal AI-powered physical safety and …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Darold Love Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

August 20, 2026 (Juneau, AK) â€“ On Aug. 14, 2026, Judge Jason Gist sentenced Darold Greg Love, 67, to 77 years in prison with 17 years suspended, resulting in an initial active term of imprisonment of 60 years as a result of his conviction for Sexual …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

Hampton meth trafficker sentenced to over 10 years in prison

Michael A. Wade, 52, of Hampton, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Letters To Prison Turns Words Of Faith Into A Message Of Hope Beyond Physical Walls

Beverly A. Stubblefield draws from incarceration, psychology, and biblical study to offer encouragement for people facing prisons of many kinds. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beverly A. Stubblefield, Ph. …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:15 GMT

California bail ruling may reshape who stays in jail before trial

A recent California Supreme Court decision reinforced that judges must consider a defendant's ability to pay and weigh nonfinancial release options before imposing money bail. The ruling builds on earlier reforms aimed at reducing pretrial detention …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:50 GMT

MARKER: AS ICE HUNTS DOWN CRIMINALS IN NEW MEXICO JAILS, DEMOCRATS’ SANCTUARY POLICIES KEEP THEM PROTECTED

IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2026 New Mexico’s murder rate remains almost three times the national rate even as America hits a 75-year low—because Santa Fe Democrats choose criminals over citizens ROSWELL, N.M. — While violent crime across America has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 02:33 GMT

California State Prison, Sacramento Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide. On Aug. 18, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., staff saw …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

Nonprofit Launches First Patient Safety Organization Dedicated Exclusively to Correctional Healthcare

Sentinel creates a new avenue for jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers to identify patient-safety trends and learn from data across facilities. FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sentinel Patient Safety …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

As More Americans Turn To AI For Their Estate Plans, One Attorney Cautions Against Leaving Their Future to Chance

Illinois attorney and mediator Michael Biederstadt addresses the growing legal risks families face and what to do before crisis hits. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI dominates national conversations, …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 04:45 GMT

Immigration Attorney Terik Hashmi Announces Forthcoming Book for International Job Seekers

Hired in America! The Newcomer’s Guide to Landing Your First U.S. Job will offer guidance on career planning, résumés, interviews, networking, and work visas. MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terik Hashmi, a business …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 04:45 GMT

Meditation House Rebrands as INSCAPE, Marking a New Chapter in Corporate Mindfulness

Meditation House, a corporate mindfulness provider since 2015, has rebranded as INSCAPE and continues its workplace mindfulness programs nationwide. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meditation House, a provider …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

The Unfiltered Chapters of Divorce Examines Family Breakdown, Fatherhood, and a Fight for Court Reform

Corey Stevens recounts divorce, custody conflict, career loss, and personal recovery while questioning how family courts handle allegations and parental rights. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corey Stevens brings …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 21:25 GMT

Reese Marketos Wins Governmental Representation Award at NLJ’s Elite Trial Lawyers 2026

National Law Journal selected Reese Marketos for its Governmental Representation award at Elite Trial Lawyers 2026 event. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lawyers of Reese Marketos walked into a ballroom … and …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Costa Del Sol Healthcare’s Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration Denied

Vigna Law Group discusses the inadequacies of binding arbitration LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “If a party lacks the legal capacity to enter into a contract, their arbitration agreement cannot be enforced.” …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:47 GMT

Mead Law Group’s Leon F. Mead II Earns The Best Lawyers in America® Recognition for 22nd Consecutive Year

Longtime Nevada construction attorney recognized among the nation’s leading lawyers for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation–Construction LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mead Law Group LLP …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Bonita Estero Rail Trail Lawsuit Filed; Meetings Announced for Adjacent Landowners

BONITA SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stewart, Wald & Smith, LLC ("SWS"), a national law firm focused exclusively on representing landowners in Rails-to-Trails litigation, has filed a lawsuit in the United …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Marks 25 Years of Strategic Growth

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin celebrates a quarter-century of success, innovation & investment ahead of the market NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW YORK — Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, a leading national …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Missouri Divorce Lawyers at Cardinal Law Highlight Key Child Custody Considerations

STEELVILLE, MO, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For parents going through a divorce, the idea of "winning" a divorce or custody case can easily become focused on proving what the other parent did wrong. Cardinal Law is …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

BigHand Announces Transition to Microsoft Fabric for Business Intelligence

The move creates a new answer to the build-vs-buy debate by combining legal financial intelligence with the flexibility of the Microsoft data environment. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigHand today announced …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Featuring Bianca Moreiras on The Firm Report Podcast Discussing the Mistakes Lawyers Should Avoid

Featuring legal consultant Bianca Moreiras, this episode explores how consistent marketing and long-term planning can help law firms avoid costly mistakes. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a new episode of The …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

LUCAS A. FERRARA’S LEGAL LEADERSHIP EARNS NATIONAL ACCLAIM

Lucas A. Ferrara Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition for Real Estate Law Accomplishments NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucas A. Ferrara, Founding Partner of Newman Ferrara LLP and a …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Vera Reimagines the 360 Review for Enterprise Turning Costly Performance Reviews Into Continuous Workforce Intelligence

Evidence-based workforce intelligence replaces episodic, subjective review cycles with continuous organizational insight for every level of the enterprise. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vera Reimagines the …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

Swope, Rodante Vanguard Student Athlete Award Welcomes Two New Selection Board Members

Sara Bogue and Ray Roa join a distinguished group of Tampa Bay community leaders in recognizing outstanding Hillsborough County student-athletes. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year, the Swope, Rodante Vanguard …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 07:40 GMT

Vigna Law Group: Trial Work Product Critical in Depo-Provera Cases

Vigna Law Group seeks Depo-Provera complaint files as key trial evidence in meningioma litigation. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Putting together a trial work product requires this important discovery. My firm …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Steve Caya Named 2027 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Madison

Nowlan Injury Law Partner earns peer-reviewed recognition for his work representing injured people throughout Wisconsin MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nowlan Injury Law is proud to announce that Partner Steve …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer Makes 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Louisiana law firm ranks No. 2,316 nationally and No. 7 in New Orleans–Metairie. METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2 …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 04:56 GMT

Bryan J. Ovalles Joins Health Agents for America Presidential Board

Insurance executive and PLI founder joins HAFA's Presidential Board, contributing industry experience in agent development leadership and insurance distribution MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bryan J. Ovalles …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 04:43 GMT

Burn Pits 360 Announces 2026 Gala theme 'Where Heritage Meets Heroism,' a Celebration of Service, Latino Heritage

Air Force Veterans Chaunté N. Hall, Ph.D., and Jimmy Anderson to co-emcee; 9/11 responder advocate John Feal joins as special guest SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burn Pits 360 today opened ticket and …

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