Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption
Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race – The New York Times
- South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race The New York Times
- South Korea’s Ruling Party Set for Big Election Win, Poll Shows Bloomberg
- South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows Reuters
- (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor Yonhap News Agency
- South Korea Elections Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Iran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.
What the US-Israel war on Iran will not change in the Middle East
The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.
Gaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction
Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.
Ukraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal – DW
- Ukraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal DW
- Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk The Washington Post
- Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement Euronews.com
- Hungary could host talks on peace in Ukraine, Hungary's PM says Українська правда
- Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks Reuters
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?
At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.
How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India's largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi's education minister resign.
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion – Reuters
- Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion Reuters
- Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama War on the Rocks
- Taiwan’s drone dream, deferred by Chinese nationalists Resilience Media
- Taiwan to boost anti-ship missile arsenal to 1,850 by 2029 Taiwan News
- Taiwan to produce more than 1,200 new missiles Taipei Times
World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania – NPR
- Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania NPR
- Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort The Guardian
- Albanians protest over Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline Reuters
- Albania’s growing ‘flamingo revolution’ targets Jared Kushner resort politico.eu
- Jared And Ivanka’s Sazan Island In Albania Faces Protests—Here’s Why Forbes
Robodogs and Black Hawks – How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City
Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister “to discuss solutions”.
Thousands took to the streets of Tirana for a third straight day on Wednesday, some of them brandishing inflatable flamingos in a nod to feared environmental damage, amid mounting calls for the project to be blocked.
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