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Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.

Jail, caning for 'father figure' who molested girl, 10, in cinema

Paul Edison Tan has a history of offences involving minors, including organising travel and distributing information to promote commercial sex with those under 18 outside Singapore.

Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash

Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash.

Home Affairs Ministry to get new permanent secretary, NEA CEO to step down

Mr Tan Chye Hee will succeed Mr Pang Kin Keong as Permanent Secretary (Home Affairs), while NEA CEO Wong Kang Jet has been appointed Second Permanent Secretary at several ministries.

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.

Gucci-owner Kering to buy stake in Chinese luxury brand Icicle

Gucci-owner Kering to buy stake in Chinese luxury brand Icicle.

German interest in Chinese EV maker BYD jumps in Q1, data shows

German interest in Chinese EV maker BYD jumps in Q1, data shows.

German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities

German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities.

Turkish police order 83 arrests over online praise for school shootings

At least nine were killed in a school shooting in southern Turkey on Wednesday, a day after another attack injured 16 people at a high school.

Xi Courts Vietnam With His Authoritarian Vision of Security - The New York Times

Xi Courts Vietnam With His Authoritarian Vision of Security The New York Times Xi Courts Vietnam With His Authoritarian Vision of Security The New York Times.

Orban’s Defeat Punctures Europe’s Far Right, but Also Offers It a Road Map

Corruption and economic mismanagement brought down Hungary’s authoritarian leader. Will his political disciples avoid those pitfalls.

Péter Magyar: The former loyalist who toppled Victor Orban

Magyar’s Tisza party won 136 seats of the 199-member Hungarian Parliament while Victor Orban won only 57 seats Magyar’s Tisza party won 136 seats of the 199-member Hungarian Parliament while Victor Orban won only 57 seats.

"Don't Go Down, Come Up": Indonesian Guide's Split-Second Call Saves Hikers As Mount Dukono Erupts

Mount Dukono is known for its frequent and often unpredictable eruptions.

Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods

In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.

U.N.: "Clock is ticking" to prevent global food crisis - CNN

U. N.: "Clock is ticking" to prevent global food crisis CNN U. N.: "Clock is ticking" to prevent global food crisis CNN.

2032 organisers not weighing alternatives to crocodile habitat for rowing

2032 organisers not weighing alternatives to crocodile habitat for rowing.

Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'

Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims

Rodger, a 22-year-old American, killed six people on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, before taking his own life.

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan’s Shuttle Diplomacy Unfolds in Tehran

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it expected to host a second round of U. S.-Iran talks but did not say when, as a Pakistani delegation visited the Iranian capital.

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot

Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war - Reuters

Turkey urges "constructive" U. S.-Iran talks to end war Reuters Turkey urges "constructive" U. S.-Iran talks to end war Reuters.

Pope Leo stresses unity message during Africa tour amid US backlash

Pope Leo stresses unity message during Africa tour amid US backlash.

In A First, Iran Set To Execute Woman Over January Protests

Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl and his wife Bita Hemmati are among the four people sentenced to death.

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun

Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.

China asks Iran to ensure freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz

China, a close ally of Iran and the largest importer of Iranian oil, was also concerned over the energy crisis accentuated by the U. S. blockade of the Strait, preventing ships from carrying oil and gas from Iran's ports blockade of the Strait, preventing ships from carrying oil and gas from Iran's ports.

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

Israeli air attack destroys buildings around south Lebanon hospital

Israeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in southern Lebanon destroyed buildings and several emergency vehicles.

At Private Dinner With Dutch Royals, Trump Reveals His Plan To End Iran War

Trump hosted Dutch royals at White House on Wednesday Trump hosted Dutch royals at White House on Wednesday.

A Missile On One Soldier's Shoulder Could Ground The US Air War In Iran

MANPADs are shoulder-fired, anti-aircraft missiles (AI image) MANPADs are shoulder-fired, anti-aircraft missiles (AI image).

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

Can Iran Legally Collect Tolls On Vessels Passing Strait Of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key energy route where 20 per cent of the world's oil passes through.

How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back

The US Navy has enforced a sea blockade against vessels linked to Iran since Monday.

Column | Lost in rhetoric

How Trump’s Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse How Trump’s Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse.

Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages

A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured, says…

Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade," military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei said "Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade," military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei said.

China tells travellers to use caution after 'malicious' US border checks

Around 20 Chinese scholars were "recently" denied entry by US Customs and Border Protection despite holding valid visas,.

Xi Courts Vietnam With His Authoritarian Vision of Security

China used a visit by the Vietnamese leader to show a deepening of security ties that analysts say far outpaces U. S. defense ties in the region.

Car ploughs into e-bike riders and pedestrians in China

Videos show the moment a driver in China rammed into e-bike riders and pedestrians.

Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel.

Security Studies Seminar with Heribert Dieter - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Security Studies Seminar with Heribert Dieter Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Security Studies Seminar with Heribert Dieter Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

UN warns of ‘immediate shocks’ to Asia-Pacific as Middle East conflict pushes up living costs

Military escalation could wipe up to US$299 billion off the region’s GDP, a UN report found.

Pakistan, Bangladesh Migrants Pose As Gay To Access UK Asylum: Report

In one case, a law adviser was said to have charged up to 7,000 Euros (File) In one case, a law adviser was said to have charged up to 7,000 Euros (File).

Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You.

An effort to privatize the facility is a key test of whether Kyiv can overcome concerns about Russian attacks and corruption to attract foreign investment.

Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months

Moscow is again ramping up missile and drone attacks on civilian targets, dispelling any notion that a temporary cease-fire for Orthodox Easter might become more lasting.

Military conflict cannot resolve problems: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine after talks with Austria…

The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems.

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack

Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.

The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump

In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U. S. government.

Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump

Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump's attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms.