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Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
JAKARTA, June 3 - Indonesian authorities arrested the recently dismissed head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme on Wednesday along with two other former officials, hours after a raid put the agency's offices under lockdown.
The Shangri-La shockwave and the death of automatic assurance
When US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took the podium at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, his words signaled a profound structural shift in the global security landscape. Declaring that the era of America subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations is officially
Bangladesh raises electricity prices in latest Middle East war-related hike
Repeated price hikes have added strain on people struggling with long-running inflation.
Indonesia arrests former head of President Prabowo’s flagship free meal scheme
The scheme was linked to cases of food poisoning that have reportedly affected at least 33,000 children as of April.
Hari Raya korban controversy reignites wave of anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts more than 120,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.
AirAsia reviewing policy after family with cerebral palsy child removed from flight due to 'safety requirements'
The woman said that her daughter had flown with AirAsia before, and questioned if that meant the policy was breached during those earlier flights.
Thai PM calls for urgent talks with Malaysia after shrimp import ban sparks concerns for farmers’ livelihoods
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his ministers to seek a bilateral trade solution with Malaysia.
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
NEW DELHI, June 3 - At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years.
Sri Lanka slaps travel ban on ex-president over Easter bombings
The 2019 bombings killed 279 people.
Indonesia really can’t afford another air pollution crisis
In August 2023, Jakarta briefly became a symbol of what happens when governments ignore environmental warning signs for too long. The city ranked among the most polluted places in the world. Schools adjusted activities. Some offices asked employees to work from home. Parents
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Celebrity dog with over 1.5 million followers stolen, slaughtered in China as thief mistook it for a stray
The alleged thief reportedly said: “The dog is dead, so stop making a fuss. I did not break the law.”
Australia is the victim of an AUKUS ‘bait and switch’
At a security conference in Singapore over the weekend, the three AUKUS partners – the United States, United Kingdom and Australia – announced a tweak to their partnership that has generated quite a lot of attention in Canberra. Australia will now receive three second-hand
UMNO defends Johor polls timing as newly relaunched Bersama party says it will contest state election
Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) - helmed by former federal ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad - said that further discussions would be held with party representatives in Johor to identify the seats the party would contest.
Japan’s fertility falls for a 10th year despite government push
Tokyo remained the lowest among Japan’s prefectures, with a fertility rate of 0.96.
All the reasons Cambodia should join the CPTPP
The natural instinct of any government facing a more fragmented global system is to guard its policy flexibility and keep its hands free to respond to whatever comes next. But the countries that consistently attract long-term investment tend to choose a different path. They
US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
SEOUL, June 3 - South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung last year, Seoul said on Wednesday.
Taiwan says Japan, Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks
It added that China had no right to claim to speak on its behalf over the maritime boundary issue.
Xi’s new US-China formula signals a self-confident shift in terms
One of the most notable outcomes of last month’s Xi-Trump summit in Beijing was not tangible. Rather, it was Xi Jinping’s introduction of a new authoritative formulation, or tífǎ, for US-China relations. Such authoritative concepts have long been an important means for the
Bollywood stars push to end use of elephants in Indian films
They say that life-size robot replicas and AI-generated images do the job without cruelty.
Xi closes the door after promising US CEOs to open wider
TOKYO — The billionaire CEOs who accompanied US President Donald Trump to Beijing last month are probably feeling some whiplash. Some of that disorientation comes from Trump himself — a president who built two campaigns on confronting China and has since recast himself as an
Yakuza member among 3 more arrested over $3.4 million theft on Tokyo street
Investigators believe the victims of the theft had intended to use the cash to buy gold in Hong Kong.
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon
King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted pardons to selected prisoners to mark Queen Suthida's birthday on Jun 3, the official royal gazette stated.
Australia’s nicotine use soars 40% on black market cigarettes
It is estimated that as much as 80 per cent of nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.
Military seeks prison time for Indonesian soldiers in acid attack
The prosecution contends the soldiers did not act on orders but on their own initiative.
Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls
South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.
Indonesia vessels headed towards Singapore with smuggled rare earth metals intercepted
The vessels were carrying tin and heading towards Singapore.
Why the Shangri-La Dialogue finally really mattered
Under Singapore’s increasingly sweltering skies, the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel in late May 2026 offered a revealing snapshot of a world edging toward deeper fragmentation. The 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, held from May 29 to 31, brought together representatives
Indonesia free meals agency office locked down as investigators raid premises
The raid came just hours after President Prabowo Subianto sacked the head of the agency, Dadan Hindayana, which an official said was linked to governance and food quality concerns.
Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
MOSCOW, June 3 - President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas.
Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war drone
It was unclear whether the drone was launched by Myanmar's military or ethnic armed groups.
Japan’s Fujiya to reduce packaging colours for about 10 products, including Country Ma’am cookies
This move is in response to the surge in prices of naphtha, a key raw material for printing ink.
Is Hormuz the US dollar’s Suez?
In the dog days of summer 70 years ago, Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal. The move triggered the invasion of Egypt by a joint force of British, French and Israeli troops. Although the military operation was a success, it was a diplomatic
Philippines’ Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break
No plenary sessions have been held in the past two days.
Philippines' Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break
MANILA, June 3 - Philippine President Marcos Jr. called on the Senate to \"get back to work,\" expressing disbelief on Wednesday that an impasse in the upper chamber has stalled urgent legislative duties ahead of a congressional break.
Japan rejects Taiwan’s demand for talks over delimitation with Philippines
Tokyo reiterated the view that the delimitation will not cause any problem under international laws.
Frenchman crashes into Sydney fountain, found enjoying a McDonald’s meal in car when detained
The 21-year-old was charged with negligent driving.