The Indonesian government will put an estimated 400 trillion rupiah ($22 billion) of its standby funds in state-owned lenders to keep on fueling economic growth, according to its finance chief.
Indonesia charges 24 foreigners over illegal gold mining
The suspects were allegedly building infrastructure around the mines in Maluku, including roads and processing facilities.
The Faint Hope for Peace Between India and Pakistan
Geoeconomics, historical precedents, and awareness of the grim dangers of renewed escalation suggest that the relationship between India and Pakistan could gradually improve.
In AI race vs. U.S., China eyes victory in lower prices and broader appeal
U.S. AI companies seem to be in the lead, but that could be short-lived as Chinese competitors offer cheaper products with more commercial appeal worldwide.
China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus
Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage China has issued the first industry code of conduct for smart ...
Japan cancels 100 flights as twin storms approach
Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding ...
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Tarique Rahman meets Xi Jinping and signs 13 MoUs to enhance Bangladesh-China cooperation.
Bangladesh tests a return to the wild for extinct peafowl populations
By Abu Siddique Conservation authorities in Bangladesh say they’re still on track to fully release peafowl back into the wild, under a program that began with a “soft” release of the birds last year.
Pakistan launches digital passport reforms for faster public servicesPublished on: June 26, 2026 12:51 PM
Pakistan, June 26 -- Director General of Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa has unveiled a comprehensive digital transformation plan aimed at making passport services faster, more ...
Pakistan, US agree in principle to form maritime working groupPublished on: June 26, 2026 7:17 AM
Pakistan, June 26 -- Pakistan and the United States agreed in principle on Wednesday to establish a joint working group to expand cooperation in the maritime sector, as Islamabad seeks greater ...