Abhisit shared insights into his pivotal political decisions and reflected on the evolving political dynamics in Southeast Asia.

It remains unclear whether Arab and other states will be ready to commit troops, in part given the refusal ofPalestinian Hamas militants to disarm as called for by the plan, while Israel has voiced concerns about the make-up of the force.

The Finance Ministry seeks to fix software bugs and faulty infrastructure in its new online tax system in time for next year’s filing season to prevent a repeat of complaints and delays experienced earlier this year.

Under an announcement with electric power company NextEra Energy, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which shuttered in 2020, would return to service in 2029 "to help power Google's growing cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa," the companies said in a joint press release.

"It’s a catastrophic situation expected in Jamaica," WMO tropical cyclone specialist Anne-Claire Fontan said at a Geneva press briefing. "For Jamaica, it will be the storm of the century for sure."

As of September, credit expanded by only 7.7 percent year-on-year, or only 4.3 percent year-to-date.

Amman Mineral International said the disruption was caused by damage to the flash converting furnace, and sulfuric acid plant units.

Taking place from Oct. 25 to 28, this year’s ASEAN Summit will be held in Malaysia and is set to be a critical moment in reshaping the Indo-Pacific’s role in the evolving global order.

The Manpower Ministry has expelled 94 foreign workers from the special economic zone (SEZ) in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra, for failing to meet legal requirements.  

The company plans to debut its all-electric "kei" car - a class of pint-sized, affordable vehicles smaller than a two-door Mini Cooper - at the Japan Mobility Show that opens to the public on Friday. 

Urban legends abound in this sprawling city, but some can serve different kinds of horror depending on who’s asking.

Any loan will be funded by the central government's budget, must be approved by parliament and must have a tenure longer than 12 months.

A cohort of around 350 immigrants -- many of them convicted of serious crimes including assault, drug smuggling and even murder -- could eventually be sent to the low-lying atoll after Australia failed to resettle them elsewhere. 

Australia will from December 10 force social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to remove users under the age of 16. 

The US’ punitive tariffs on India present an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen bilateral ties.

A new presidential regulation is slated to offer greater protection for ojol and introduce fare rules for on-demand transportation services, according to the state secretary, following wave of violent protests.

As the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Indonesia, I feel it is my duty to clarify the essence of the Taiwan question and set the record straight.

Timor-Leste has become clear evidence that strategic investment and regional cooperation can drive progress toward malaria elimination. 

AI raises questions about work, inequality and the human condition

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.

Last week, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that a massive illegal gold mine was operating in Sekotong District on Lombok, just an hour’s drive from the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ), home to Indonesia’s MotoGP international circuit.

The newly completed bill on cybersecurity and cyber resilience still prioritizes the protection of national interests instead of upholding citizens' digital rights and also involves the TNI in enforcement, leading to legal uncertainty that potentially threatens democracy and the rule of law in Indonesia.

Veteran stars reclaimed their glory as a new generation signaled an emerging shift at the 53rd FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, their eyes now set on a rematch at Los Angeles 2028.

According to Nur, the student was first drawn into gambling through online gaming, initially seeking money to play the games. What began as an attempt to earn quick cash soon escalated into a full-blown addiction, leaving him embroiled in debts.

Following the President's green light to set up a new directorate general dedicated to pesantren, experts have hailed the move as necessary to improve both governance and oversight, including for structural issues believed to have led to last month's fatal disaster at a school in Sidoarjo.

The region is shedding its illusions about predictable superpower diplomacy and is instead embracing a strategy that is intensely transactional and fiercely pragmatic.

Several private companies, including Garibaldi "Boy" Thohir's Adaro Energy, have been dragged into the spotlight after prosecutors charged PT Pertamina and its subsidiary, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN), with corruption that allegedly cost the state trillions of rupiah. The case centers on the underpricing of unsubsidized Solar and Biosolar, Pertamina's diesel and biodiesel fuel brands, sold to numerous private sector buyers. The indictment, which could result in state losses of up to hundreds of trillions of rupiah, has sparked a heated debate among experts and civil society. Some caution against the potential criminalization of private sector buyers, while others insist on pursuing all possible corporate links to the corruption scheme.