The controversial delicacy taking Bali by storm
Freshwater softshell turtle is gaining popularity as an ingredient, but questions linger about the dish’s inspiration and provenance.
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G-20 finance chiefs agree to tackle food crisis
Amid the worsening food and energy crises and recession fears, the meeting in Bali saw more gestures toward collaboration among ministers and zero walkouts.
US warship challenges Beijing’s claims in Spratlys
The incident happened three days after China’s military said it expelled the same warship somewhere near the Paracel Islands.
Sri Lankan leader Rajapaksa arrives in S’pore, tenders his resignation as president
It is not clear how long he will stay in Singapore or if he has another destination in mind.
US, India, Israel, UAE form ‘West Asian Quad’
The new alignment is set against the backdrop of economic and political risks in an increasingly uncertain world.
Malaysia not on verge of bankruptcy: Finance Minister
The statement was issued after some claimed on social media that Malaysia is set to follow the footsteps of Sri Lanka, which was recently declared as bankrupt.
Giving it all: Indonesian organ donors share their stories
Being an organ donor in Indonesia often means dealing with misconceptions and stereotypes.
From demigods to traitors: The rise and fall of the Rajapaksa clan
The carefully built invincible image of Rajapaksa now lays in tatters.
Abe attack exposes critical flaws in security procedures
Hardly any uniformed police officers were seen near former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in video footage circulating on social media.
Global economic outlook has ‘darkened significantly’: IMF
The warning comes just months after the IMF already cut its global growth forecast for 2022 and 2023.