3 h. ago From Bandung to Brics: Indonesia’s evolving quest for Global South autonomy

Seven decades after hosting a summit that birthed the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia prioritises pragmatic ties over grand gestures.

Politics

4 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported from US, says he’s been moved from El Salvador mega

The update came from Senator Chris Van Hollen after he met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man at the centre of a debate on rights and immigration.

Politics

16 h. ago Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric

As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution.

Politics

16 h. ago In move to avert Trump’s tariff, Indonesia to raise US imports by up to US$19 billion

Indonesia pledges to buy more US energy and agricultural products, and unveil other trade concessions amid a looming 32 per cent tariff.

Economics

19 h. ago In Thailand, viral video of tourist’s brawl with guards at Pattaya bar sparks probe

A video showed a shirtless tourist being knocked down with a single punch by a bouncer after the foreigner allegedly behaved inappropriately towards female bar staff.

Politics

26 h. ago Chinese boy’s swollen abdomen leads to doctor, who discovers he has swallowed a gold bar

At first, medical team opts for conservative treatment, provides medications to induce diarrhoea, hoping gold bar would be passed naturally.

Politics

40 h. ago Can Indonesia’s Prabowo succeed in plan to evacuate Gaza’s Palestinians?

The Indonesian president has said that his plan would happen only with agreement from ‘all parties’.

Politics

41 h. ago Taiwan tourist in Japan criticised for shaking trees to create “cherry blossom rain” for photos

Surprisingly, her child, standing next to her, starts imitating the action by hitting other branches.

Culture

50 h. ago Oh, deer: Japan’s Nara boosts police patrols to curb animal abuse

The move follows a video of a tourist in Nara’s main park kicking one of the animals, considered sacred in the ancient city.

Events

53 h. ago Buffy actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes: medical examiner

The cause of death was determined through a review of lab test results, after her family objected to an autopsy.

Events

58 h. ago US judge finds cause to hold Trump admin in contempt over El Salvador deportations

The administration did not turn around planes carrying deportees to a notorious prison despite an order from the court.

Politics

67 h. ago Abu Dhabi Global Health Week aims to redefine the future of healthcare and well

Industry leaders gather in the Emirati capital to discuss technology’s impact on longevity and personalised medicine.

Politics

3 d. ago Judge orders Trump officials testify over efforts to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador

A judge demanded US officials provide documents and answer questions under oath about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation to El Salvador.

Politics

3 d. ago Indonesia won’t host Russian military aircraft, Australia says

Canberra’s defence minister said he had received ‘unequivocal’ assurances over reports of a Russian request for access to a Papua airbase.

Events

3 d. ago Trump says he wants to give money and plane tickets to immigrants who ‘self

The US president also said he wants to work to get ‘good’ immigrants back in the United States.

Events

3 d. ago Ant Group ramps up healthcare presence as ‘AI doctors’ gain popularity in China

The agents, with expertise in a range of fields including tumours and chronic diseases, are built on Ant’s medical AI foundational model.

Science

3 d. ago Indonesia’s new rule for foreign reporters raises press freedom fears: ‘major threat’

The introduction of police certification is yet another indication of the challenges of reporting in Indonesia, critics say.

Events

3 d. ago US tourist deported from Indonesia’s Bali after rampage at medical clinic

Footage depicts the 27-year-old man screaming and destroying property in the clinic in Badung despite attempts to stop him.

Science

3 d. ago Tourist moved to tears after locals find her lost ring on Chinese beach

Many had volunteered to help, despite the language barrier.

Society

3 d. ago Early deaths of top Chinese AI scientists raise concerns about industry pressures

Military artificial intelligence, computer vision and medical tech fields lose leading minds to accidents or illness.

Events