September 5: Bolivian Base Explosions and Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Envoys

In Bolivia Explosions at a military facility in Viacha that stored pyrotechnic material have killed at least 10 people and injured dozens. Authorities say seven people remain missing and have warned residents to stay away as the risk of further blasts remains. In Southeast Asia Malaysia has declared an emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak, where haze linked to fires in Indonesia has pushed air pollution to hazardous levels. Along Gaza’s coast Scientists say Gaza’s destroyed sewage system may be contributing to algae blooms in the Mediterranean. Damage to sanitation infrastructure is worsening Gaza’s water crisis and may now be creating an environmental threat beyond its borders. On Russia and Ukraine President Trump is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Russia and Ukraine with a new peace plan, according to Al Jazeera. No details of the proposal have been released, leaving unanswered what either side is expected to accept. In Romania Romanian authorities have filed additional trafficking and sex-crime charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate. The brothers are jailed in Miami while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom over separate allegations, which they deny. At the Labor Department A Labor Department inspector general report says former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer fostered an intimidating and humiliating workplace before resigning in April. The report also alleges she drank alcohol during work hours and failed to disclose expensive gifts.