Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor

Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor

Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
Thailand's PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy "right away"

Thailand's PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy "right away"
Thailand's king swears in new government after turmoil

Thailand's king swears in new government after turmoil
'Like Jesus' presence': Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Indonesia

'Like Jesus' presence': Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Indonesia
Australia, Japan criticise China for 'dangerous' acts towards Philippines
Australia, Japan criticise China for 'dangerous' acts towards Philippines
Malaysia will not stop South China Sea exploration despite China protests, PM says

Malaysia will not stop South China Sea exploration despite China protests, PM says
Indonesia's president urges developed nations to invest in green economy

Indonesia's president urges developed nations to invest in green economy
Malaysia to investigate media leak of classified diplomatic note from China
Malaysia to investigate media leak of classified diplomatic note from China
Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote

Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote
India supports policy of development, not expansionism, PM Modi says

India supports policy of development, not expansionism, PM Modi says
South Korea's Yoon and Vietnam's To Lam agree on stronger defence, tech ties, Yoon's office says

South Korea's Yoon and Vietnam's To Lam agree on stronger defence, tech ties, Yoon's office says
Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia

Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia
Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony

Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
Philippines files money-laundering case against fugitive ex-mayor
Philippines files money-laundering case against fugitive ex-mayor
Bangladesh garment industry short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog

Bangladesh garment industry short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog
Indonesia to reform tourism on tropical island Bali, senior minister says

Indonesia to reform tourism on tropical island Bali, senior minister says
Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says

Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says
Malaysia's 1MDB says bid to strike out its $394 million claim against BSI Bank dismissed in Singapore

Malaysia's 1MDB says bid to strike out its $394 million claim against BSI Bank dismissed in Singapore
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay

Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Britain says Trans-Pacific trade agreement to come into force by Dec. 15
Britain says Trans-Pacific trade agreement to come into force by Dec. 15
Chinese defence ministry says China to manage differences with Philippines but patience 'limited'
Chinese defence ministry says China to manage differences with Philippines but patience 'limited'
Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip

Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip
Pope Francis' pontificate in numbers as he tours Asia-Pacific

Pope Francis' pontificate in numbers as he tours Asia-Pacific
Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise military

Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise military
Chinese Embassy in Philippines protests remarks made by Japan ambassador concerning South China Sea dispute

Chinese Embassy in Philippines protests remarks made by Japan ambassador concerning South China Sea dispute
Indonesia's largest party backs minister for Jakarta governor, sidelining favourite

Indonesia's largest party backs minister for Jakarta governor, sidelining favourite
Philippine president defends massive operation to arrest celebrity pastor

Philippine president defends massive operation to arrest celebrity pastor
Party of Thailand's new PM drops military-backed party from coalition government

Party of Thailand's new PM drops military-backed party from coalition government
India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin
U.S. escort of Philippine resupply missions at sea a 'reasonable option', US admiral says
U.S. escort of Philippine resupply missions at sea a 'reasonable option', US admiral says
Indonesia, U.S. hold annual joint military exercises
Indonesia, U.S. hold annual joint military exercises
Explainer-How has Communist-run Vietnam's graft campaign shaken up its politics?

Explainer-How has Communist-run Vietnam's graft campaign shaken up its politics?
Vietnam replaces more top figures, to elect new president in October

Vietnam replaces more top figures, to elect new president in October
Indonesia election body gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands

Indonesia election body gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, second outside of Africa

Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, second outside of Africa
Indonesia president says he respects institutions amid power struggle over court ruling

Indonesia president says he respects institutions amid power struggle over court ruling
Malaysia orangutan programme says donations eligible for tax relief

Malaysia orangutan programme says donations eligible for tax relief
Indonesia's Golkar party picks influential Jokowi's top loyalist as leader

Indonesia's Golkar party picks influential Jokowi's top loyalist as leader
Philippines says probing escape of ex-mayor accused of Chinese crime links
Philippines says probing escape of ex-mayor accused of Chinese crime links
Philippines says ex-mayor accused of Chinese crime links has fled the country
Philippines says ex-mayor accused of Chinese crime links has fled the country
Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building

Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building
US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels

US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels
Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid

Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid
Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping

Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital

Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital
Indonesia president hails economic, infrastructure successes in final state of nation

Indonesia president hails economic, infrastructure successes in final state of nation
Malaysia PM says to increase pay for govt workers from December

Malaysia PM says to increase pay for govt workers from December
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison