Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world
The Bali Five deal makes clear very early in Prabowos presidency that he is an outward-looking president who is eager to engage globally.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Australia says remaining 'Bali Nine' members have returned from Indonesia
The five are banned for life from entering Indonesia, the senior minister for legal affairs says in a statement.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Philippine death-row prisoner in Indonesia arrives home
Mary Jane Veloso receives a last-minute reprieve from execution by firing squad for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015.
Wed Dec 18 2024
New Zealand announces payouts for children and teens abused in care
An inquiry finds 362 children without mental illness subjected to unmodified electroconvulsive therapy or paraldehyde injections.
Wed Dec 18 2024
US repatriates two Malaysian Guantanamo detainees
The two men pled guilty to multiple offenses before a military commission.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Wisconsin police search for answers in rare case of female school shooter
Investigators are examining the girl's cell phone, computer, online posts, and a possible manifesto the shooter may have left behind.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including possible merger
A combined Honda and Nissan would create a $54 billion company with annual output of 7.4 million vehicles.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Malaysia's total trade up 2.9 per cent to RM237.8 bil in November - DOSM
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin says exports rose by 4.1 pct to RM126.6 bln while imports improved by 1.6 pct to reach RM111.3 bln.
Wed Dec 18 2024
PKAUM urges prompt investigation of a serious allegation of a Professor sharing nude photos with student
PKAUM calls for an immediate investigation panel and urges Management to conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila.
Wed Dec 18 2024
The Electoral College votes to confirm Trump's victory in 2024 election
Trump receives 312 electoral votes, surpassing the threshold of 270 votes required to win.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Only 1.6 pct approved investments have not been implemented between 2021 and March 2024 - Zafrul
It means that once an investment is approved, it's as good as done - it is just waiting to be implemented, says Tengku Zafrul.
Wed Dec 18 2024