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Jakarta celebrates new year 2026 with solidarity for sumatra victims
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Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta held New Year's 2026 celebrations without fireworks, focusing on joint prayers and raising Rp3.1 billion in donations for disaster victims in Sumatra. Events at Bundaran HI, TMII, and Ancol drew thousands despite rain, featuring music performances and a drone show themed on empathy. The city was cleaned up before dawn thanks to thousands of sanitation workers.
Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña transferred 64,000 pesos to an association aiding Cuba, responding to a call from former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Yet, Mexico's central bank platform lists the payment as 'returned'. Noroña posted the receipt on social media with the message 'My solidarity with Cuba'.
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In the resolution of its probe into Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's undisclosed P75 million Senate campaign donations—previously complicated by a SALN complaint—election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the Commission on Elections' decision to clear the senator. The poll body found no evidence to charge him due to repealed disclosure rules and recommended complaints against his donors instead.
Havana Times, in its 18th year of daily publishing, is appealing to readers for financial support to sustain operations through 2026. The independent outlet faces rising costs without grants or paywalls. Editor Circles Robinson stresses the need for donations to cover essentials like hosting and security.
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During the University of Maiduguri's 50th anniversary celebrations, Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum announced scholarships for 200 lecturers. North East governors and philanthropist Indimi also donated N3.8 billion to support the institution.