Indonesian watchdog names parliamentarian as suspect in corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) identified the politician only by the initials "SN", which local media took to be Setya Novanto, speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mon Jul 17 2017
GE14 will be the most intense election in UMNO history - Hishammuddin
The 14th General Election (GE14) will be the most intensely fought in the history of UMNO and it will determine its survival as the ruling party.
Fri Nov 11 2016
UMNO remains dominant despite upheavals - PM
Partai Golkar in Indonesia was regarded a dominant party just like UMNO but currently the party has only one elected representative in the country's Cabinet.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Najib receives courtesy call from Golkar Party Chairman and delegation
Setya, who led a 10-member delegation, met with Najib, who is also Barisan Nasional Chairman and UMNO President for about 30 minutes.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Aburizal Bakrie claims responsibility for Prabowo letter to teachers
Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie said that he was behind a letter sent to teachers asking them to support Prabowo Subianto.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Is Joko Widodo ready to lead Indonesia?
While Joko Widodo has built a reputation for competence, he has yet to detail approaches to the broader economic and social challenges for Indonesia.
Sun Mar 23 2014
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024