With Jokowi away in Kyiv, VP Ma’ruf steps into spotlight
Just after President Jokowi left for Europe, Ma'ruf, a former chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), waded into the controversial topic of legalizing marijuana.
North Korean hackers suspected of stealing $100 million crypto from US firm
The US-sanctioned Lazarus Group is controlled by North Korea’s primary intelligence bureau, the Reconnaissance General Bureau.
Whaling industry struggling after 3 years of commercial whaling
Whale hunting has been restricted to protect resources, and the consumption of whale meat in fiscal 2020 was 2,000 tons, less than 1% of that consumed in the peak year of fiscal…
In yet another hike, Pakistan jacks up petrol price by nearly Rs15
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadiq Malik said the government had to take tough decisions to steer the country out of the crisis.
Fresh floods loom as rivers keep swelling
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre put out a warning on June 29, stating that major rivers in the northern districts may rise rapidly during over the next 24 hours.
Covid-19 app used by Indonesia to keep tabs on cooking oil distribution
The app, PeduliLindungi, is to limit purchases of bulk cooking oil in a day for each person, verified through the buyer’s single identity number registered in the system.
It’s official: Bongbong Marcos sworn in as Philippines’ 17th President
He took his oath before Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, marking the return of the Marcos family to power — 36 years since the administration of former president…
First and only international hemp-cannabis expo to be held in Thailand
Some 300 businesses from 12 key industries have registered for the expo so far. They include medical, cosmetics, food and beverage, spa therapy, herbs and health tourism firms.
‘Impossible situation’ for Sri Lankans struggling for petrol
Left with just enough fuel for about a week, the government restricted supplies to essential services, such as trains, buses and the health sector, for two weeks.
Lawmakers, media groups hit Rappler closure order
A former media practitioner lamented how the Duterte government was now showing a preference for vloggers and social media influencers, while “crushing” registered news…