‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

Medan, Indonesia – On a blisteringly hot and thundery day in the city of Medan, fans peeled off their T-shirts and hoisted each other up onto shoulders to get a better view of one of Indonesia’s most famous rock bands. “Don’t forget to spread the virus of peace across Indonesia”…

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The last time a Sultan from the state of Johor was on the throne of Malaysia in the late 1980s, the country was embroiled in a constitutional crisis as then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sought to clip the wings of the judiciary. Now, as the current Johor…

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News

Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise missiles in less than a week, firing the weapons into the waters off its west coast. South Korea’s military “detected several unknown cruise missiles launched…

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in a coup three years ago, and has left thousands dead. The call from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) followed a meeting on Monday…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 705th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Fighting Russia claimed to have taken control of Tabaivka, a tiny village on the front line in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Ukraine denied the claim and said fighting continued….

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on a network of people who targeted Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders, the US Treasury Department has said. The US Treasury said the network was directed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security and put sanctions on…

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes | Politics News

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes | Politics News

Tehran and Islamabad have moved to de-escalate amid high concern that the Gaza war could spill out across region. Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan as the two countries seek to calm tensions, which have risen amid the conflict in Gaza. Hossein Amirabdollahian landed in Islamabad before dawn on Monday…

Cracks in India’s opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections | Elections

Cracks in India’s opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections | Elections

New Delhi, India — Over the weekend, a popular joke on Indian social media featured Nitish Kumar, the 72-year-old nine-time chief minister of the east Indian state of Bihar. Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party, or just JD(U), had been a part of the INDIA opposition bloc – a group of…

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have links with the country. Last week, dozens of people attempted to stop the ZIM Ganges container ship from reaching the Port of Melbourne, with police eventually…