Indonesia has put Palestine at the center of its call for better multilateralism, saying the crisis in Gaza will test whether the United Nations can uphold the principles it was created to defend and deliver when it matters most.

The treaty serves as a global framework to prevent and investigate cross-border cybercrime, which includes online scams, online gambling and child pornography.

Floodwaters receded in many parts of the Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday after torrential rain eased, even as residents in some flooded neighborhoods remained stranded in their homes.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday accused Europe of blocking efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, after another round of strikes left 16 dead on both sides.

Foreign Minister Sugiono called on other countries to increase support for the UN agency as it suffers from financial crisis and political assaults amid the ongoing crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week.

The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner.

Almost continuous rain since Thursday afternoon has swelled Bangkok's network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes, restaurants, shops and alleyways.

The White House television press pool aired video of Xi's arrival at the White House for tea on the final day of the Chinese leader's visit, as well as the two leaders' tour of the National Archives, which houses the US Constitution.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met for talks on Tuesday with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, and previously set out conditions for ending the war and reopening the vital shipping channel.

New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the nor'easter, as authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees and damaged power lines.

Jakarta handed Veloso, who was sentenced to death in 2010 after being arrested carrying heroin, over to Manila in 2024 under a "practical arrangement" for her repatriation, allowing her to serve the rest of her sentence in a Philippine prison.

The country’s delegate walking out during Netanyahu’s address and Foreign Minister Sugiono’s attendance at Palestine-related meetings in New York marked a shift from President Prabowo Subianto’s position at the United Nations’ highest forum in 2025, an analyst says.

Foreign Minister Sugiono said Indonesia had been lobbying countries for support through bilateral meetings and other diplomatic engagements ahead of the campaign’s formal launch on Friday at the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, in the United States.

The two leaders and their wives attended a state dinner, a black-tie affair of sesame-crusted sea bass and a guest list heavy with tech CEOs. Outside the gate, a group of loud protesters shouted slogans like "China out of Hong Kong" that were clearly audible to the leaders as they posed for pictures on the red-carpeted White House steps.

Nutrition issues, such as stunting, malnutrition and obesity, remain a challenge for countries across the Asia-Pacific region, with experts seeing cities holding key roles in controlling unhealthy diets and promoting healthy ones.

The walkout underscored the competing pressures facing Netanyahu, who is battling mounting criticism abroad over the Gaza war while campaigning for reelection at home ahead of an October 27 vote.

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday, after a day of pomp and ceremony that masked deep tensions between the rival superpowers.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, delivered a fiery UN speech Thursday assailing enemies and allies alike – and sparking uproar in the chamber.

Inside the UN General Assembly, dozens of diplomats from around the world walked out as Netanyahu, wanted foe war crimes by the International Criminal Court, began his speech.

Indonesia has called on the next United Nations secretary-general to restore trust in the world body, strengthen its role in dealing with rising conflicts around the globe and ensure that the voices of developing countries are better represented.

Mamdani campaigned for office on a promise to have Netanyahu arrested for alleged war crimes should he visit the largest US city, though he later said he determined he lacked the legal authority to do so. This week, Mamdani described Netanyahu as "the architect of a horrific genocide against Palestinians."

Hosted by Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and South Korea’s Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), the facility is intended to allow researchers from across ASEAN to remotely access computing resources that remain limited in much of the region.

"Our two countries should be partners rather than rivals," Xi said in written remarks published by state news agency Xinhua, adding that "the Chinese and US peoples have enjoyed long-standing friendly exchanges, and our interests are deeply intertwined".

The warming phenomenon, which was declared in June and is due to peak later this year, is on course to be the strongest on record, amplifying the effects of human-induced climate change.

The artificial intelligence "agent" accessed public and non-public files of the health statistics service, he told reporters in New York on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.