JAKARTA: At least 10 people died during violent protests across Indonesia last week according to multiple human rights organisations. The unrest in Southeast Asia’s largest economy began with public anger over economic inequality and parliamentary privileges. Demonstrations expanded to include anti-police sentiment after video emerged showing paramilitary forces killing a young driver. The state-affiliated National… Continue reading Indonesia protests leave 10 dead amid economic inequality unrest

SAN JOSÉ: Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega declared Tuesday that United States warship deployment to the Caribbean represents an attempt to overthrow governments rather than combat drugs. Ortega dismissed the US justification of an anti-drug trafficking operation as mere theater during a public address. The United States had positioned warships near Venezuelan territorial waters claiming to… Continue reading Ortega accuses US warship deployment of aiming to overthrow governments

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government has ordered a committee to unseal a state bank vault containing 108 treasures belonging to the former nawab family of Dhaka after more than a century. Khawaja Naim Murad, great-grandson of the last nawab, maintains hope that the legendary Darya-e-Noor diamond and other heirlooms remain intact despite decades of political turmoil.… Continue reading Bangladesh to unseal century-old bank vault holding nawab’s treasures

TOKYO: Opponents of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba within Japan’s ruling party are attempting to gather support for a new leadership election as several senior figures reportedly turn against the embattled leader. Ishiba assumed leadership of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party last year but has since lost his parliamentary majority in both houses following recent upper… Continue reading Japan PM faces leadership challenge as party opponents seek contest

JALALABAD: Hope is fading for finding survivors beneath the rubble of homes devastated by the weekend’s powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Emergency services continue to struggle with reaching remote villages days after the disaster struck the mountainous region bordering Pakistan. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the area on Sunday, leaving residents huddled in open air… Continue reading Hope fades for survivors days after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

BEIJING: China displayed its military prowess through a grand parade in Beijing featuring world leaders including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Spectators gathered at Tiananmen Square from early morning to witness President Xi Jinping’s demonstration of national strength amid elaborate patriotic celebrations. The historic square featured giant golden numerals marking the… Continue reading China showcases military might at Beijing parade with Putin and Kim

SOUSSE: European tourist numbers have rebounded significantly in Tunisia a decade after a devastating beach attack that killed 38 people and crippled the country’s vital tourism industry. Foreign arrivals increased by nearly 10% this year compared to 2024, reaching 5.3 million visitors through July 20 according to the National Tourism Office. The government aims to… Continue reading Tunisia tourism rebounds with 48% British visitor surge a decade after attack

TEGUCIGALPA: A Honduran judge has ordered three men to stand trial for the murder of environmental activist Juan Lopez last year. Lopez was shot on 14 September while leaving a church in the northeastern town of Tocoa. The killing drew international condemnation from both the United Nations and Pope Francis. A special court section ordered… Continue reading Three men ordered to stand trial for murder of Honduran activist

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s authorisation to export United States chipmaking equipment to China without a licence. This decision further restricts China’s access to American technology by terminating the validated end-user programme for selected semiconductor manufacturers. TSMC confirmed receiving official notification that its validated end-user authorisation for its Nanjing facility… Continue reading US revokes TSMC’s licence-free chip equipment exports to China

ZUG: Residents of a small Indonesian island are taking Swiss cement manufacturer Holcim to court over climate change damages. The landmark case represents a growing international movement to hold major corporations accountable for climate impacts affecting vulnerable communities. Four residents from Pari island have filed suit against the world’s largest cement company seeking compensation for… Continue reading Indonesian islanders sue Swiss cement giant Holcim over climate damage

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared China “unstoppable” while flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a major military parade in Beijing. The three leaders stood together along Tiananmen Square’s red carpet in an unprecedented display of unity against Western powers during the 90-minute event marking World War… Continue reading Xi Jinping declares China unstoppable at World War II parade

SYDNEY: Australia is expected to pass a new law on Thursday that simplifies the deportation of non-citizens to third countries. Human rights groups have criticised the move as “dumping” refugees onto small island states and compared it to Trump administration policies. The United States is currently seeking Pacific Island nations willing to accept deported non-citizens.… Continue reading Australia speeds up third country deportations with new law