The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
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RI’s domestic workers more protected abroad than at home
Millions of migrant Indonesians risk their lives overseas because life at home is difficult. But there they find better treatment.
Singapore and Riau Islands do not belong to Malaysia
Remarks by Malaysia's former prime minister has caused uneasiness in Singapore and Indonesia, KL's closest neighbours.
G-7 and guests from global south hail “courageous” defenders of democracy
In a statement on "resilient democracies" that did not explicitly mention Russia or Ukraine, the G7, India, Indonesia, Senegal, Argentina and South Africa reaffirmed their…
Scholz open to attending G-20 summit despite Putin presence
The Germany Chancellor indicated that he was open to taking part in November's G-20 summit even though host Indonesia has refused to block Vladimir Putin from attending.
Asean envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail
77-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi until last week been spared jail and was held in an undisclosed location, despite having several convictions for relatively minor offences.
Asean envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail
77-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi until last week been spared jail and was held in an undisclosed location, despite having several convictions for relatively minor offences.
Indonesia’s looming meat crisis
The country’s outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread to 19 provinces so far, affecting some 232,000 farm animals.
G-7 to ban Russian gold imports, choking key market for Putin
The measure, that was proposed by the US President Biden on June 26 via Twitter, was initially flagged by Britain.
Asia’s largest cities lack water security
The issue is exacerbated by climate change where extreme weather events such as drought and floods are becoming more common.