Australia defends Jakarta envoy's return after executions
Australia PM Tony Abbott defended his decision to send Australia's ambassador back to Jakarta, following a six-week absence in protest at the execution of two drug smugglers.
Wed Jun 10 2015
Bodies of Australians executed in Indonesia arrive home: reports
Relatives of two men executed in Indonesia arrived back in Australia Saturday on a flight believed to have been carrying the bodies of the pair.
Sat May 02 2015
Indonesia executes foreign drug convicts, defying global anger
Eight convicts -- two Australians, one from Brazil and four from Africa, as well as the Indonesian -- were put to death on the high-security prison island of Nusakambangan, AFP reports.
Wed Apr 29 2015
Australian trafficker marries before Indonesia execution
Andrew Chan, 31, married his Indonesian girlfriend Febyanti Herewila in a ceremony on Nusakambangan Island, home to several high-security prisons, his brother Michael said.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Indonesian court rejects death row Australians' appeal
Indonesia's legal chief says Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have now exhausted all legal attempts to avoid the firing squad.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Indonesian court to rule Monday on death row Australians' appeal
An Indonesian court will rule Monday on the appeals of two Australian drug smugglers facing execution, a judge said.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Australians on Indonesia death row submit appeal evidence
Lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution in Indonesia submitted evidence to a court on Wednesday as part of the men's latest attempt to avoid the firing squad.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Death penalty must be seen from both perspectives: Jokowi
The Indonesia president says the lives of victims who have suffered and died due to drugs must also be considered, not just the prisoners'.
Fri Mar 06 2015
Australia floats prisoner swap to save Indonesia pair
Australia on Thursday suggested a prisoner swap with Indonesia in an 11th hour bid to save two drug smugglers facing execution.
Thu Mar 05 2015
Brother of Australian on Indonesia death row pleads for mercy
The brother of an Australian facing imminent execution in Indonesia has appealed on national television for Indonesia President Joko Widodo to spare the drug smuggler's life.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Indonesia's Widodo 'considering position' on death row Australians
Australia PM Tony Abbott said Indonesia's Joko Widodo said was "carefully considering his position" in the case of Bali Ning drug smugglers.
Thu Feb 26 2015
Jakarta delays execution of two Australians, denies pressure to blame
Indonesia has delayed the execution of two Australian drug smugglers by up to a month, backtracking on an earlier pledge to put the pair before the firing squad by the end of February.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Australia PM denies threatening Indonesia
Australia PM Tony Abbott Thursday denied threatening Indonesia over the fate of two Australians on death row by linking their fate to aid.
Thu Feb 19 2015
Transfer delayed but Indonesian executions to go ahead: reports
The transfer of two Australians on death row in Indonesia to an island for execution has been delayed to allow them more time with their families, reports said Tuesday.
Tue Feb 17 2015
Australians could boycott Indonesia over executions - Julia Bishop
Australian travellers could boycott Indonesia if Jakarta executes two drug smugglers on death row, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
Fri Feb 13 2015
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024