Droupadi Murmu set to be India’s 15th President
The victory of the BJP-led NDA candidate was cemented when she got 50 per cent valid votes at the end of the third round of counting.
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Biden plans talks with China’s Xi soon, casts doubt on Pelosi Taiwan trip
The long-discussed call between the two leaders, their first in four months, would come at a crucial moment as tensions rise between the two nations.
Disruptions loom as deadline for Indonesia’s digital platform registry closes
The rule is part of a set of implementing regulations under the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law, which grants the state sweeping censorship powers.
Global rate raise: Asian central banks forced to play catch-up
Asia has lagged as the rest of the world, including emerging markets, began lifting rates as early as last June.
Russian foreign minister to attend Asean Foreign Ministers’ meetings
The 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings will be hosted in Phnom Penh from July 31 to August 6.
South Korea’s ICT minister calls for caution on joining Chip 4
The science minister’s remarks come as tensions between the US and China have risen over Washington’s collective efforts to keep Beijing in check.
Marburg: What to know about the latest killer virus without a cure yet
Previous outbreaks have been reported in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda.
Blast fishing: Desecrating coral reefs for a bigger catch
Though illegal, the practice continues to run rampant in Indonesian waters.
Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe voted in as next president
Results show he polled 134 votes in a three-cornered contest, that gave him absolute majority.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan, Indonesia in August: FT
News of the visit comes after China asked the United States to immediately cancel a potential sale of military technical assistance to Taiwan worth an estimated $108 million.