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Middle East and Africa

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran

The events will be scrutinized in particular for any signs of Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named supreme leader a week after the killing of his father but is yet to appear in public.

27 minutes ago
Americas

Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250

On July 4, Trump will hold a campaign-style political rally on the National Mall in Washington, along with flyovers by military jets and what he has billed as the world's biggest fireworks display. ...

1 hour ago
Asia & Pacific

China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals

Under a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated ​by the Chinese leader, ⁠scores of senior officials and ​top generals have been investigated, removed and purged, with two former defense ministers were handed suspended death sentences in May. ...

3 hours ago

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Americas

Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary

Leo called on Americans to uphold Declaration of Independence ideals during the United States' 250th anniversary

4 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand next week

Modi will visit Indonesia on July 6 to 8, where he is scheduled to hold talks in Jakarta before travelling to the historic city of Yogyakarta and the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple complex, where India and Indonesia are planning to collaborate on conservation work.

7 hours ago
Europe premium

Indonesia, EU manage differences as ties deepen

Indonesia and the European Union continue to navigate differences over trade, geopolitics and regulations while expanding cooperation, with diplomats and experts saying a more pragmatic approach on both sides is strengthening the partnership.

23 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesians seeking repatriation surge after Cambodia cracks down on scam centers

A total of 11,986 Indonesians filed requests for repatriation between January and June this year, double the total number of requests made throughout 2025. 

1 day ago
Europe premium

Indonesia, Belarus seek closer ties in agriculture, industry

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s visit to Jakarta for a bilateral meeting followed President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the European country in July 2025.

1 day ago
Europe premium

Belarus, Indonesia eye strong trade ahead of Lukashenko’s visit

Foreign Minister Sugiono met with his Belarusian counterpart Maxim Ryzhenkov on Tuesday to set discussion topics for Lukashenko’s visit, covering economic cooperation, agriculture, food security, science and technology as well as culture.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Budget cuts undermine Indonesia’s geopolitical strategy, warns study

Centralized policymaking on foreign policy may weaken the country’s institutional capacity in responding to a potential conflict between bigger nations in the Indo-Pacific, as suggested by a recent report.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel says troops to stay 'indefinitely' in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza

"The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely in order to protect our residents and communities from jihadist elements," Israel Katz said.

2 days ago
Europe

Russia approved secret China military training at top level

The officials said the involvement of such high-ranking individuals in training linked to theUkraine war signalled the importance for Russia and China of such cooperation, which has caused alarm in Europe even as Beijing has denied it took place.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Myanmar mourns as post-coup conflict death toll hits 100,000

More than 3.7 million people are internally displaced in Myanmar, according to the United Nations, and more one in five people face acute food insecurity amid a national backslide into poverty.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit

The planned trip comes four months after Min Aung Hlaing completed a carefully engineered transition from head of the military government to president. He has already visited Myanmar's giant neighbours, India and China.

3 days ago
Europe

French presidential vote to be held on April 18 and May 2 next year

"It will be made official tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Council of Ministers," the source added.

3 days ago
Americas

Venezuela quake survivors seek food, shelter as toll rises to nearly 2,000

Tens of thousands of people desperately sought food and shelter in Venezuela on Tuesday after the two earthquakes killed nearly 2,000, but rescue teams managed to pull a 3-year-old boy alive from the rubble six days after the shocks.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

Washington has accelerated efforts to expel undocumented migrants and asylum seekers under US President Donald Trump, proposing to resettle them in unlikely nations such as Uganda, El Salvador and Rwanda.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

World's oceans break June heat record

Global average sea surface temperatures in June were 20.98C, beating the previous records of 2023 and 2024, according to the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Youth push for forests' future at Malaysia forum

Students, Indigenous representatives and conservation experts gathered at the Rainforest Youth Summit in Sarawak to draft environmental proposals as global forest loss remains too high to meet 2030 targets.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia to buy KF-21 directly from South Korea, drops FAL plan

The goverment and aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) guaranteed that all investments into human resources and facilities for the KF-21 program will not go to waste as they will still be used to support national defense industry development. 

4 days ago
Americas

At 250, America may be too divided to celebrate as one

"I don't want to be at the same party with people feeling enthusiastic about where our country is going," said Halsey, a frequent Democratic voter who lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

4 days ago
Asia & Pacific

China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row

The new additions, including major companies, "have participated in enhancing Japan's military capabilities", the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.

4 days ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Migrant worker alleging abuse in Libya is safe: Foreign Ministry

The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that an Indonesian migrant worker in Libya, identified only as AJ, is in safe condition after a video of her tearfully pleading to return home while appearing bloodied went viral and sparked public concern.

4 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

Vanuatu is at the center of strategic rivalry between China and US allies in the South Pacific, and Australia has expressed concern that Beijing is seeking a permanent security presence in the region.

5 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed

The exchanges have underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement to end the conflict that has killed thousands and snarled the flow of oil shipments through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

5 days ago
Americas

Venezuela quakes kill 1,400

Tens of thousands of people were reported missing as collapsed buildings dotted cities in a country already enduring an economic crisis and political upheaval after US forces captured former president Nicolas Maduro in January.

5 days ago
Europe

France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave

"Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months," Public Health France said in a statement.

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearization goal, closer defense ties

South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighboring countries.

6 days ago
Middle East and Africa

US, Iran clash, putting fragile deal under growing strain

Despite the latest flare-up, oil prices have fallen sharply on hopes that traffic through Hormuz would recover. In peacetime, it carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports.

6 days ago
Asia & Pacific

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

The removal marks the latest escalation in a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated ​by President Xi Jinping that has seen ⁠scores of senior officials and ​top generals investigated, removed and purged.

1 week ago

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