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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks down as he leaves after delivering a speech on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the annual reception of the stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse in Eschborn, western Germany.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks down as he leaves after delivering a speech on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the annual reception of the stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse in Eschborn, western Germany.`
Asia & Pacific

Germany's Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market

Merz, on his first visit to China, becomes the latest European leader seeking to reset ties with China after Britain's Starmer and Canada's Carney earlier this year, while Beijing touts the benefits of engaging with its massive consumer market and advanced manufacturing base.

1 hour ago
Americas

Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union

Arriving to address a joint session of Congress, Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans -- while Democrats remained seated in protest.

1 hour ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Foreign Ministry on standby to evacuate Indonesians in Iran

The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran has prepared contingency plans amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States, urging Indonesians to stay vigilant or to consider returning should conditions deteriorate.

4 hours ago

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Europe premium

Indonesia decries double standards in nuclear weapons control

Disarmament is not merely a legal obligation, but a moral and strategic imperative for true international peace and security, said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

5 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

In a letter to Starmer on Monday, Albanese said his government would agree to any proposal to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, describing the allegations against him as "grave".

23 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Nearly 20 nations slam Israel's West Bank moves towards 'de facto annexation'

Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property" and allowing Israelis to purchase land there directly.

1 day ago
Europe premium

Indonesia committed to supporting Palestinian rights, Sugiono says in Geneva

Indonesia remains committed to supporting the rights of the people of Palestine, Foreign Minister Sugiono said in Geneva on Monday, vowing that Jakarta would uphold international humanitarian laws amid what he described as an increasingly polarized and politicized global human rights landscape. 

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

In an episode released Friday, Carlson pushed Huckabee on the meaning of a biblical verse sometimes interpreted as saying that Israel is entitled to the land between the river Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates in Syria and Iraq.

1 day ago
asia-pacific

Indonesian crew member dies in cruise ship fire off Singapore

The blaze on the World Legacy has been extinguished, and there were no other reports of injuries among the crew or 271 passengers on board, authorities said in a statement.

4 days ago
asia-pacific

Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza force: US general

"I have offered and Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander for the ISF," Major General Jasper Jeffers announced at the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

5 days ago
asia-pacific

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.

5 days ago
asia-pacific

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.

5 days ago
asia-pacific

Bill Gates withdraws from India AI summit amid scrutiny over alleged Epstein ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for children's safety on AI platforms as he addressed the gathering on Thursday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

5 days ago
americas

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released.

3 days ago
americas

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, vows new 10% levy

The court's landmark 6-3 ruling upended the leverage Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments, both allies and foes, at negotiating tables around the world to reshape diplomatic relations and global markets.

4 days ago
americas

Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.

4 days ago
americas

Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said the company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.

4 days ago
americas

X files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records

In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter "extremely interesting and important."

5 days ago
americas

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country which has pledged to deploy 8,000 troops—nearly half of the 20,000 sought, would take the deputy commander role in the Gaza force.

5 days ago
americas

Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial

The trial marked the first time the multibillionaire addressed the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury and under oath.

5 days ago
europe

Optimist-in-chief Rob Jetten to lead Dutch government

The 38-year-old's self-professed "positive message" and youthful energy helped pull off a stunning win over the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in last year's election.

1 day ago
europe

UK govt considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession

The former prince was arrested on Thursday at his new home on the king's remote Sandringham estate in eastern Norfok on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

4 days ago
middle-east-africa

Nearly 20 nations slam Israel's West Bank moves towards 'de facto annexation'

Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property" and allowing Israelis to purchase land there directly.

1 day ago
middle-east-africa

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

In an episode released Friday, Carlson pushed Huckabee on the meaning of a biblical verse sometimes interpreted as saying that Israel is entitled to the land between the river Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates in Syria and Iraq.

1 day ago
middle-east-africa

Envoy under fire over quip on Israel's right to Mideast

Envoy's comments contravene the UN Charter and efforts to de-escalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement, the countries asserted.

2 days ago
middle-east-africa

Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal to resolve their longstanding nuclear dispute or face "really bad things" amid a US military buildup in the Middle East that has fueled fears of a wider war.

4 days ago

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