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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.

2 weeks 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. ...

2 weeks 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." ...

2 weeks ago

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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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago
Europe

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Unprecedented in Britain's modern era, the arrest was a new blow for the ousted royal, who was marking his 66th birthday on Thursday.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago
Americas

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond

Around two dozen world leaders or other senior officials have come to Washington for the meeting -- including several of Trump's authoritarian-leaning friends and virtually none of the European democrats that traditionally sign on to US initiatives.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia, 7 other Muslim nations condemn Israel's West Bank land registration

Indonesia and seven other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israel’s decision to claim large tracts of land in the occupied West Bank as “state land” and to approve land registration there, calling the move a grave violation of international law.

2 weeks ago
Americas premium

Prabowo arrives in Washington for bilateral, Board of Peace meetings

President Prabowo Subianto is expected to attend the first leaders' meeting of Board of Peace and sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on Feb. 19.

2 weeks ago
Americas

Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president

Jeri, 39, was accused in the irregular hiring of several women in his government, and of suspected graft involving a Chinese businessman.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Ramadan to start Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Thursday in Iran

Ramadan, during which hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world observe a fast from sunrise to sunset, traditionally begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.

2 weeks ago
Americas premium

Indonesia ramps up UN talks ahead of Board of Peace meeting

Indonesia has stepped up its engagement with the United Nations and reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, as President Prabowo Subianto prepares for the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington slated for Wednesday. 

2 weeks ago
Europe premium

Navy receives hydro-oceanographic survey ship from German shipyard

The KRI Canopus survey ship was built at PT Palindo Marine in Batam, Riau Islands, but the hydro-oceanographic equipment was installed in Germany. 

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

EU to take part in Trump's 'Board of Peace' but not as member

The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, will head to Washington to represent the EU at the meeting Thursday.

2 weeks ago
Europe

'Your success is our success,' Rubio tells Orban ahead of Hungary polls

Rubio's visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address the Munich Security Conference and visit another right-wing ally, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan

"I'm talking to him about it. We had a good conversation, and we'll make a determination pretty soon," Trump said, adding that he has a "good relationship" with the Chinese leader, whose country claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its territory.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa premium

TNI prepares 8,000 troops for Gaza peace mission as Prabowo heads to US

The President departed on Monday for Washington to attend the first BoP meeting, while the TNI is preparing to place 8,000 troops on standby for potential deployment on a peacekeeping mission in Gaza as part of the ISF.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power

Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in Wellington, the capital, although cancellations were still widespread after airport authorities said most morning flights were disrupted.

2 weeks ago
Europe

Europe aims to rely less on US defense after Trump's Greenland push

Transatlantic ties have already been strained over the past year by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. But the US president’s push to annex Greenland dramatically increased European doubts about Washington’s commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Myanmar expels Timor Leste envoy after rights group complaint against junta

The diplomatic spat comes as the Myanmar military faces international scrutiny for its role in an alleged genocide against the minority Muslim Rohingya in a case being heard at the International Court of Justice.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Govt asserts noncombat role for Indonesian troops in Gaza amid criticism

The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement stressing the TNI's humanitarian role in Gaza in a bid to allay concerns that Indonesia might become embroiled in combat or disarmament operations, which would go against its long-standing support for an independent Palestine.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says Iran regime change could be 'best thing' as second carrier heads to Middle East

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold negotiations with Iran on Tuesday in Geneva, with representatives from Oman acting as mediators, a source told Reuters.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Local media

The captain, identified by the agency as Chinese national Zheng Nianli, 47, was released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported.

3 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, son of former rulers set to become PM

NCP, a political party led by youth activists critical in toppling Sheikh Hasina, fails to secure majority.

3 weeks ago
Europe premium

UK, Indonesia launch MFP-Phase 5 to strengthen forestry governance

The MFP helps Indonesia maintain balance between development and the environment, Forestry Ministry Raja Juli Antoni said. 

3 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia reaffirms support for Palestine as Israel joins Gaza peace board

Indonesia will maintain its position on Palestine, the government asserted on Thursday, in response to Israel’s entry into the Board of Peace that will convene next week, marking what may potentially be the first time in decades that an Indonesian and an Israeli leader will sit at the same table.

3 weeks ago

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