Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago’s call for calm came on the heels of a study by Monash University Indonesia on a possible disinformation campaign where videos of past demonstrations in the country had been recirculated online.
By Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid, Mubasher Bukhari and Rick Noack ISLAMABAD/KARACHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - When blasphemy allegations against a Christian family prompted a mob of hundreds to assemble in Pakistan's teeming metropolis Karachi last month, officers knew they might only
The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.
A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the U.S. announced swaths of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.
Four Jewish organizations in Belgium have issued a joint statement this week stressing that Moshe Friedman, a controversial person in Antwerp who presents himself as a rabbi “does not represent any of our organizations”, “does not lead any recognized synagogue or community”,
Japan’s government said Pyongyang had fired what could be a ballistic missile.
SEOUL, Aug 6 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on Thursday toward the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's military said.
Michelle Yeoh has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), an annual honor recognizing an Asian film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to the advancement of Asian cinema. Yeoh made her screen debut in
According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold.
Halo: Campaign Evolved saw huge success after its release last month, but that hasn't stopped its dev team from being impacted by layoffs.
On a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree. The gnarled giant near Steibis has outlasted generations.
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.
Australia would purchase up to 450 of Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles.
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
More than four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, diplomacy is at a standstill and the two countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties.
[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle'', connect regional manufacturing strengths and scale a competitive industry that keeps jobs,
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.
Aug 6 - The head of the Apostolic Church in Armenia, widely regarded as the world's first Christian nation, and six other senior clerics will go on trial on Friday in the latest escalation of a bitter struggle with the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+.
The carrier will overhaul its in-flight meal service later in 2026.
Cardiology is entering another period of rapid change, with major clinical trials reshaping treatment across cardiovascular medicine. From research illustrating the expanding cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists to new evidence linking atrial fibrillation and
Experts say the El-Nino weather pattern has contributed to weaker-than-normal monsoon rainfall, affecting paddy sowing and raising concerns over production.
Tarun Tejpal was accused of raping a journalist in the lift of a five-star hotel during an event in November 2013.
Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.
The Oscar winner will accept the award at Busan's Oct. 6 opening ceremony, where she'll also present a curated program of her work, including 'Sandiwara,' her recent short directed by Sean Baker.
SEOUL, Aug 6 - North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.
The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday.
Media Partners Asia projects that leading microdrama platform ReelShort will generate $1.05 billion in revenue in 2026, up 34%, and post its first meaningful profit at scale, according to a new report from the Singapore-based research firm. The report, titled “ReelShort / Crazy
Mayu Yoshida, 32, said her actions were due to stress building up in her daily life.
"You left a hangover from hell, of this there is no doubt/ But as you wake up in heaven, all the angels will shout"
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its proposal to amend the Guidelines on regional State aid to keep them up-to-date. The proposed amendments The guidelines set out the legal framework governing the granting
Dhaka warned the event undermines efforts to reset bilateral ties between the neighbours.
Andhra Pradesh state has denied allegations that the project was fast-tracked without weighing risks.
VISAKHAPATNAM, India Aug 6 - Work to build Google's planned Indian data centre hub is in full swing, with a hillside above the site stripped to red earth and terraced into steps, but mounting opposition from environmentalists is creating hurdles for the U.S. tech giant's $15
Morocco now occupies a prominent place in China’s industrial deployment, which aims to penetrate the markets of Europe and Africa – The Africa Report takes stock.
The actor described the box office-breaking film as "so complex, so massive, and with this tremendous engine and heart"
Heavy rains driven by a tropical depression raked the country’s north and forced school closures.
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported.
Activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano that began Monday morning and caused widespread evacuations is gradually decreasing, authorities said Wednesday.
Most people know that Mark Twain wrote about Jim and Huckleberry Finn navigating down the Mississippi. Less well known is that he occasionally dabbled in the burgeoning genre of science fiction. His 1898 short story “The Great Dark” is about a ship that sails across a drop of
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
Nanoscience, which studies small objects, has a big problem. According to a team of scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the field confronts a pervasive data analysis error that can give misleading insights into how these tiny objects'
You possess valuable skills. It’s time to learn how to showcase them to land your next job. When working on your CV, entering your contact details and any work experience and diplomas – if you have them – is easy enough. But when it comes to listing your skills, you might
The measures also reveal a divide between large employers and smaller businesses.
A new documentary series focusing on Melania Trump is coming this fall, following the critical and box office flop that was the controversial 'Melania' movie.