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Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto
The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:
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Prominent American Academic Accused of Defaming Thai Monarchy
The Royal Thai Army has accused Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, of violating the lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?
The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Market panic mounts as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
Oil prices dropped below US$60 a barrel for the first time since April 2021, even with countries seeking compromise on tariffs.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Goldman Sachs lowers 2025 growth forecast for Chinese stocks thanks to Trump tariffs
Goldman cuts its 12-month growth estimate for the MSCI China Index to 10 per cent from 16 per cent.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says
The 14-year-old was among ‘terrorists’ who threw rocks at cars, Israeli military said. A second boy, who was injured, also had US passport.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:John Lithgow wins best actor at UK Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl’s dark side
American actor won for portrayal of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author in Giant, a play that confronts Dahl’s antisemitic views.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:‘They will never use Signal for anything like this again’: Dennis Wilder
The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are ‘destabilising’, G7 says
In joint statement on Sunday, G7 diplomats said exercises ‘put at risk global security and prosperity’, urged peaceful resolution of issues.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US to meet Trump for talks on war
Israeli PM said they would discuss the war and new 17 per cent tariff imposed on Israel by US. Israel last month ended ceasefire with Hamas.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Former German president warns of far-right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
Christian Wulff called Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp ‘a place of systematic dehumanisation’ as he warned against radicalisation.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Russia court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital
Joseph Tater was arrested in August after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at a Moscow hotel.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:More than 430,000 residents return to Hong Kong as Ching Ming holiday ends
According to Immigration Department, over 550,000 people have entered city through various crossings as of 9pm.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill in southern states, officials say
In departure from his anti-vaccine rhetoric, health chief Kennedy Jnr says ‘most effective way to prevent’ spread of measles is MMR vaccine.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government
All of the lawyers belonged to the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising in 2024.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Israel’s detention of 2 British Labour MPs ‘unacceptable’, UK foreign secretary says
David Lammy ‘deeply concerned’ after Chinese-born Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who was born in Yemen, denied entry to Israel and deported.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Chinese upgrades to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base ‘aimed at de-risking supply chains’
Joint training centre and carrier-ready pier reflect Beijing’s strategic efforts to diversify regional maritime access, observer says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:New Law Gives Government a Foothold in Indian Muslim Waqf Properties
Opposition parties and Muslim groups are challenging the legislation’s constitutional validity in the Supreme Court.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis makes surprise appearance amid pneumonia recovery
The pontiff made a public appearance as he mingled with crowds just two weeks after leaving hospital for a serious case of pneumonia.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns
The cattle crossbreeding agreement between Beijing and Vientiane is an example of cooperation that could benefit the region.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’
Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:France’s Le Pen slams ‘witch hunt’ as ban dominates rival rallies
Le Pen spoke at rally in Paris days after court found her and other National Rally officials guilty of embezzling European parliament funds.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre
Former market building undergoing four-year makeover has received occupation permit and fire safety certificate, URA says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says
Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services
Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Rare snow leopard’s death in suspected hit-and-run sparks Chinese police investigation
The animal was found dead on a mountainous stretch of highway in Qinghai province with bloody tyre marks at the scene.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to attract 170,000 visitors with Tourism Board’s 56 MICE events
Authorities eye development of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector to lure ‘high-end’ tourists.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong jewellers weigh reducing US exposure, relocating amid Trump’s tariffs
Many will scale back operations while smaller players may eventually have to close down, one industry leader says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Man sues China gaming firm for depression after being ‘virtually slapped’ 4,800 times
‘Traumatised’ online player whose avatar was constantly pelted with in-game eggs, sandals seeks compensation over ‘self-esteem’ issues.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Israel provides new details in killing of 15 Gaza aid workers
The 15 paramedics and emergency responders were shot dead on March 23 and buried in a shallow grave. Another man is still missing.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:1 injured in Hong Kong when driver, 84, hits accelerator by accident
Driver mistakes car’s accelerator for brake, causing vehicle to mount pavement outside shopping centre, source says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:‘I could only cry’: Hong Kong carers pushed to limit, as NGO warns of stress risks
Suicide Prevention Services says 37 per cent of surveyed carers in high state of stress and nearly 17 per cent have thoughts of suicide, self-harm.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Outrage over Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity
The car’s driver was released on a bail of US$300 after critically injuring two construction workers, sparking accusations of unequal justice.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:EU hits back at Trump’s trade war with US$28 billion in tariffs on US imports
The EU’s retaliatory tariffs will hit US products including meat, wine and clothing as well as chewing gum, vacuum cleaners and toilet paper.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong should focus on regulating, not replacing, ride-hailing
Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: