Police arrested 321 people in the West Jakarta raid on May 7 and 210 people in the May 6 Batam raid. Many were foreigners who reportedly entered Indonesia using its visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities.
Kallas on Monday ruled out Schröder as a potential mediator between Ukraine and Russia, saying he “would be sitting on both sides of the table”.
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.
Speaking exclusively on Europe Today, Sweden’s foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenegard said Europe must increase pressure on the Kremlin because Russia is “not really interested in peace”.
The last passengers on board the cruise ship will be evacuated during the day and transferred to their home countries, where they will undergo a quarantine period.
Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme.
In recent days, India has announced a slew of defense launches, demonstrating the emergence of a new strategic doctrine in which manufacturing capability, technological self-reliance and national security are becoming intertwined. From intercontinental ballistic missile-class
Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Monday for alleged spying, despite his claims of torture and coerced confession, according to his note from prison.
BEIJING, May 11 (Reuters) - China voiced strong opposition on Monday to U.S. sanctions for three China-based companies that Washington claimed enabled Iran's military operations, calling the curbs illegal and unilateral. "We have always required Chinese enterprises to conduct
[allAfrica] As global attention shifts to other priorities and resources dwindle, it is vital to protect the systems and people who have ensured success against polio in Africa.
Oleg Kuzovkov, the creator of hit 3D animated show “Masha and the Bear,” is to produce the first original feature film based on the record-breaking property. The show is incredibly popular on YouTube and one of its episodes is the most-watched non-music video on the platform:
Maxence Voiseux's feature debut, world premiering in Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, follows the titular young man in northern France from age 8 to 18.
The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners.
The Mayfair building was home to the studio where Let It Be was recorded and the site of the band's final concert
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.
Melissa Leo, the Oscar-winning star of “The Fighter,” will appear in “The Mannequin,” a serial killer procedural from Sean Byrne, the twisted auteur behind “Dangerous Animals.” Studiocanal’s new genre label Sixth Dimension is backing the film and will launch worldwide sales at
Azam Bak’s term ends on Tuesday (May 12), with former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman set to replace him.
[Capital FM] As Nairobi hosts the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Kenya finds itself at the centre of one of the most important diplomatic and economic conversations between Africa and Europe in recent years.
SEOUL, May 11 - South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in the Strait of Hormuz and said it plans to respond once the source of the attack is identified.
ASEAN is suffering from a fraying consensus over Myanmar, analysts say.
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
Applications close Sunday, 17 May. The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of Interest to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform designed to accelerate funding for sustainable, bio-based innovation. With a mission
Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Some contractors have halted work as rising costs make projects no longer profitable.
Foreign affairs ministers are in Brussels on Monday to tackle a large slate of files. Talks will span how to crack down on Russians abducting Ukrainian children, slapping sanctions on Israeli settlers to restarting relations between the bloc and Syria.
From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific - here's what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week.
NEW DELHI, May 11 - India and Peru will probably hold the next round of talks on a proposed free trade pact next month, a senior Peruvian diplomat told Reuters, adding that a deal could be signed by the end of the year.
Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.
The Academy Award winner will topline the “serial killer procedural” that is being described as an “original, violent and blistering high-stakes thriller” being introduced to buyers in Cannes this week.
The next MFF has sparked a high-stakes tug-of-war between the European Commission, which proposed an initial €1.8 trillion plan, the European Parliament, insisting on an additional €200 billion, and "frugal" member states determined to slash spending.
The Eden Project’s National Wildflower Centre is opening entries for its Wildflower Photographer of the Year 2026 competition on 29 May. The contest showcases images of some of Britain and Ireland’s 1,600 wildflower species, and a selection of photos from last year’s
The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect in May and is expected to boost EU exports to the Mercosur region by 39% by 2040, but how do the benefits compare with growing criticism?
Actor-producer Kelvin Harrison Jr. will join the jury and present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Harrison Jr. shared a SAG Award with the cast of “The Trial of the
Poverty affects one in five Europeans, including one in four children, while around 1 million people are homeless across the EU. The Commission has proposed new measures aimed at preventing poverty and housing exclusion, and supporting those already affected. The EU’s
Returning for its second year, the honor is handed out in partnership with the Artemis Rising Foundation.
The teahouse hopes to stage themed raves every month, tapping into a global Gen Z trend.
The Today Show anchor's mother disappeared from her home on Feb. 1 under suspicious circumstances
Artists at the Venice Biennale used striking performances and immersive installations to explore themes including war, caregiving and human fragility.
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Monday morning arrived Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to attend a two-day Africa Forward Summit.
MANILA, May 11 - Lawmakers in the Philippines are set to vote on Monday on whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, in what could create a major hurdle for her bid to run for the presidency in 2028.
[Premium Times] At the event, Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera, said the inauguration reflected the continent's determination to build a healthier and more resilient Africa.
Jinant Film & TV’s family drama “Dear You” ascended to the top spot at the China box office during the May 8–10 weekend, earning RMB62.6 million ($9.2 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Released on April 30 as part of the May Day holiday slate, the film has now
The US leader was expected to travel to China earlier this year, but his trip was postponed due to the Iran war. It marks the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.
New York is the launchpad this month for Audible Story House a pop-up bookless bookstore. The firm hopes the idea will take off in the city and cement its place as a community hub and listening lounge for literature.
The Commission has presented an ambitious social plan to promote the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU. According to Eurostat, 90 million Europeans live with a disability. Achieving full inclusion is therefore imperative – not only to ensure their rights are
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prominent African content creators have called for stronger support for digital storytellers and urged Africans to take the lead in shaping the continent's global image.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- France President Emmanuel Macron is in the country to attend the highly publicised Africa Forward Summit.