## Major Asian city finally bans dog and cat meat in victory for animal rights activists

Authored by independent.co.uk

Jakarta has outlawed the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat, introducing one of Indonesia’s most sweeping measures yet to curb rabies and regulate its controversial meat trade.

Governor Pramono Anung signed the prohibition into force on 24 November, with Jakarta officials later confirming that the ban is now active.

Mr Anung said the measure fulfilled a commitment he had made to animal welfare activists who petitioned him in October.

Dog meat enthusiasts enjoy a dish at a food stall in Jakarta ( AFP via Getty ).

Indonesia remains one of the few countries where dog or cat meat is still sold for consumption, although public opposition has grown and several municipalities have introduced local bans in recent years.

The Jakarta administration says the new regulation is designed to strengthen public-health safeguards and reduce opportunities for the virus to spread via animal handling and slaughter.

“I hope this helps protect and improve the health of Jakarta residents,” the governor said in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. »

### ‘Viagra’ for women hits the shelves – 30 years after men got little blue pills

Authored by the-independent.com

For more than three decades, men have been able to boost their sexual performance using a little blue pill called Viagra, which generated tens of billions in revenue for drugmaker Pfizer.

Now, scientists at the women’s health biotech group Daré Bioscience have created a $10 a use product for adult women that works in just 10 minutes.

open image in gallery Viagra has been available to help men in the bedroom since the 1990s. »

### "We'll have more stuff next year" After being somewhat absent from The Game Awards, Xbox boss teases a Dev Direct for January 2026

Authored by eurogamer.net

Per an interview with Microsoft’s president of game content and studios, Matt Booty, in Variety, Xbox will be hosting one of its Dev Direct streams in January.

"I can't share exactly what's there, but we've got a lot of stuff that we're shipping next year," he told the site.

"In fact, usually Dev Direct is about highlighting what's coming up for the year ahead. »

### Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Authored by apnews.com

The order came as Abrego Garcia appeared at a scheduled appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office roughly 14 hours after he walked out of immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania.

Instead, Abrego Garcia exited the building after a short appointment, emerging to cheers from supporters who had gathered outside.

In her order releasing Abrego Garcia, Xinis wrote that federal authorities “did not just stonewall” the court, “They affirmatively misled the tribunal.” »

### Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Europe must prepare itself for a full-scale armed conflict as it is "Russia's next target," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Dec. 11.

The NATO chief reiterated that Moscow could be ready for a war with the alliance within five years, echoing concerns of other Western officials voiced since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Rutte said that "conflict is at our door" as "Russia has brought war back to Europe." »

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