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Markets 3 days ago

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operati...

Academia 4 days ago

Why European and Asian leaders reject the new American order

If the US continues to view NATO and its Pacific alliances through a purely transactional lens, it r...

Academia 4 days ago

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What the Iran crisis means for middle powers

The Iran crisis makes clear that a restoration spearheaded by middle powers is crucial for steering ...

Archipelago 4 days ago

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Three accidents in C. Java toll roads during ‘mudik’, three dead

Drivers are reminded to pay attention to traffic ahead and take a rest when they feel tired or sleep...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Vietnam sees petrol prices shoot up overnight

The cost of petrol rose more than 20 percent in Vietnam on Friday after the government announced an ...

Politics 4 days ago

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Prabowo calls acid attack against activist a ‘terror act’

President Prabowo Subianto has said that the acid attack against activist Andrie Yunus was a &l...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30

Myanmar's parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials said...

Society 4 days ago

Idul Fitri falls on Saturday, says govt

The government has declared that Idul Fitri will fall on Saturday, following an isbat (moon sighting...

Entertainment 4 days ago

BTS releases new album ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Kor...

Economy 4 days ago

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Govt pledges not to increase fuel prices

The government is holding subsidized fuel prices steady through year-end as global oil price tops US...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told i...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Australian mosque protesters heckle PM Albanese over Israel stance

Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia&...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over...

Economy 4 days ago

US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oi...

Economy 4 days ago

China restricts fertilizer exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

Last year, China sent Brazil, Indonesia and Thailand roughly a fifth of their fertilizer imports and...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire

Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring s...

Politics 5 days ago

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Prabowo, Megawati holds closed-door discussion on geopolitics

Quasi-opposition chairwoman underlined Jakarta’s free and active, non-aligned foreign policy a...

Companies 5 days ago

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Djarum owner Michael Hartono dies at 86

Michael, an Indonesian of Chinese descent born in Kudus, Central Java, in 1939, jointly owned the Dj...

Economy 5 days ago

China offers to work with Southeast Asia on energy security

China's show of willingness to work with the region of more than 700 million people would be wel...

Society 5 days ago

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‘Mudik’ flow peaks two days ahead of Idul Fitri, say police

The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has projected that the peak of this year’s homec...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia reserves 'right to take military actions' over Iran attacks: FM

Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Fai...

Academia 5 days ago

Between Persian culture and Islamic theocracy: The politics of Iran’s Nowruz

Official warnings ahead of Nowruz in Iran have been explicit: Dissent will be treated not as protest...

Economy 5 days ago

Asia pivots to coal as Middle East conflict chokes LNG supply

Asia spot LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs in the second major supply shock in four years...

Society 5 days ago

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Calls mount for public trial in activist acid attack

An internal military justice investigation of the alleged perpetrators clouds transparency and ...

Economy 5 days ago

Malaysia diesel, transport fuel prices up for second week in a row

The cost of the subsidised RON95 transport fuel, available for all Malaysian citizens, will be kept ...

Academia 5 days ago

India’s balanced strategy in West Asia

As India navigates the volatile West Asian landscape, New Delhi’s masterclass in strategic aut...

Regulations 5 days ago

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Indonesia mulls WFH as fuel-saving measure amid Middle East conflict

As a result of the war between Iran and the US and Israel, global crude oil prices have increased to...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

Iran fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities

The attack was reportedly a retaliation after Tehran accused Israel of striking its facilities in th...

Economy 5 days ago

US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

Interest rates were kept steady at a range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent, with officials flagging ...

Markets 6 days ago

Iran's huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation

Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday in the first reported strikes on Iranian energy ...

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