Plain speaking economist, Purbaya, takes helm as Indonesia's finance minister

Plain speaking economist, Purbaya, takes helm as Indonesia's finance minister
Plain speaking economist, Purbaya, takes helm as Indonesia's finance minister

Plain speaking economist, Purbaya, takes helm as Indonesia's finance minister
Israeli military evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City

Israeli military evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City
India elects ruling BJP's Radhakrishnan as new vice president

India elects ruling BJP's Radhakrishnan as new vice president
China, Russia, Mongolia step up security ties with border exercise

China, Russia, Mongolia step up security ties with border exercise
Thai court orders Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail

Thai court orders Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail
Indonesia's new finance minister plans liquidity measures with central bank to boost growth

Indonesia's new finance minister plans liquidity measures with central bank to boost growth
New Zealand police say fugitive father who was shot dead put his children at risk

New Zealand police say fugitive father who was shot dead put his children at risk
Amnesty says Pakistan spying on millions through phone-tapping, firewall

Amnesty says Pakistan spying on millions through phone-tapping, firewall
Australia PM urges opposition lawmaker to apologise for anti-Indian comments

Australia PM urges opposition lawmaker to apologise for anti-Indian comments
China is ready to enhance strategic communication with North Korea, Xi tells Kim

China is ready to enhance strategic communication with North Korea, Xi tells Kim
South Korea to send plane for workers detained in US raid at car battery plant

South Korea to send plane for workers detained in US raid at car battery plant
Australia, Vanuatu security agreement to be delayed

Australia, Vanuatu security agreement to be delayed
Young anti-corruption protesters oust Nepal PM Oli

Young anti-corruption protesters oust Nepal PM Oli
Japan's ruling LDP to pick new leader on October 4, Takaichi and Koizumi seen as frontrunners

Japan's ruling LDP to pick new leader on October 4, Takaichi and Koizumi seen as frontrunners
South Korea takes next UN step in Iran sanctions snapback process

South Korea takes next UN step in Iran sanctions snapback process
Czech Republic to expel Belarusian diplomat over alleged espionage

Czech Republic to expel Belarusian diplomat over alleged espionage
Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite

Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
Estonia says it summoned Russia diplomat after Russian helicopter violated Estonian airspace

Estonia says it summoned Russia diplomat after Russian helicopter violated Estonian airspace
Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration

Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration
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Factbox-Why is Nepal's 'Gen Z' protesting?
Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns

Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns
ICC postpones hearing for Philippines' Duterte for health assessment

ICC postpones hearing for Philippines' Duterte for health assessment
Israel has accepted Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal, foreign minister says

Israel has accepted Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal, foreign minister says
Israeli military says it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen
Israeli military says it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen
IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in talks on inspections

IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in talks on inspections
EU envoy in Washington for talks on Russia sanctions, Commission says
EU envoy in Washington for talks on Russia sanctions, Commission says
China pushing ASEAN to seal trade pact upgrade as US tariffs bite

China pushing ASEAN to seal trade pact upgrade as US tariffs bite
Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns from overseas ahead of court verdict

Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns from overseas ahead of court verdict
Thailand’s new leader Anutin set to push growth and calm border crisis

Thailand’s new leader Anutin set to push growth and calm border crisis
Palestinian gunmen kill six in Jerusalem bus stop shooting

Palestinian gunmen kill six in Jerusalem bus stop shooting
Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza

Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza
Teenager arrested after two Turkish police officers killed in gun attack
Teenager arrested after two Turkish police officers killed in gun attack
South Korea wants workers detained in immigration raid to be able to re-enter US

South Korea wants workers detained in immigration raid to be able to re-enter US
WHO asks Taliban to lift female aid worker restrictions following earthquakes

WHO asks Taliban to lift female aid worker restrictions following earthquakes
Pacific Islands leaders meet to discuss security, climate change

Pacific Islands leaders meet to discuss security, climate change
Beijing sanctions China-born Japan lawmaker; Tokyo slams 'unacceptable' move
Beijing sanctions China-born Japan lawmaker; Tokyo slams 'unacceptable' move
New Zealand police shoot dead fugitive father on the run with children
New Zealand police shoot dead fugitive father on the run with children
Trial begins for New Zealand woman accused of murdering her two children
Trial begins for New Zealand woman accused of murdering her two children
South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats

South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats
Hong Kong schools, businesses close as Tropical Storm Tapah brushes past

Hong Kong schools, businesses close as Tropical Storm Tapah brushes past
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
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‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
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‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
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How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
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‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago