Thousands of miles from the protests that have swept the United States, Black Lives Matter has become a rallying cry for pro-Papuan activists in Indonesia, provoking questions about accusations of ... ( read original story ...)
Garuda Indonesia secures over 90% approval for sukuk extension: CEO
PT Garuda Indonesia has secured majority approval to extend the maturity of $500 million sukuk, or Islamic bonds, by three years, Chief Executive Irfan Setiaputra told a virtual news briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 703 New Coronavirus Infections, 49 New Deaths: Official
Indonesian Muslims are checked with a thermal scanner before taking part in Friday prayers amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, Ju ... ( read original story ...)
‘I opt out’: Indonesia’s ambassador to India promotes anti-vax views
One of Indonesia's top diplomats says he does not want a coronavirus vaccine - and believes physical exercise is the key to fighting the virus. ( read original story ...)
Elephant dies in India after eating explosive-stuffed fruit
Indian police have arrested a man accused of causing the death of a pregnant elephant that died after biting a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers that exploded in its mouth ... ( read original story ...)
UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala to invest $1.2 billion in India’s Jio Platforms
Mubadala, the UAE sovereign wealth fund, is investing $1.2 billion in Jio Platforms in exchange for nearly 1.9% of the business. Owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, Jio Platforms is valued ... ( read original story ...)
India, Pakistan Record Big Jump In Coronavirus Cases
India, which now has the highest number of reported coronavirus cases in Asia, added nearly 10,000 new infections on Friday, while neighboring Pakistan reports some 5,000 more. ( read original story ...)
China-Sweden: Ex-ambassador Lindstedt on trial for risking security
For the first time in modern Swedish history, an ex-ambassador has gone on trial and faces a possible jail term. Anna Lindstedt is accused of going beyond her remit by holding unauthorised talks with ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea expresses support for China’s measures in Hong Kong
North Korea's foreign minister met with the Chinese ambassador to express support for China's measures in Hong Kong, North Korea's KCNA state news agency said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Sweden Puts Ex-envoy On Trial Over China Dissident Negotiations
Sweden's former ambassador to China went on trial in Stockholm on Friday accused of overstepping her mandate and risking national security by trying to negotiate the release of a dissident. Anna ... ( read original story ...)