JAKARTA, April 2 - An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
As of March 22, the country recorded 16,355 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026.
The Malaysian govt is seeking to shore up public confidence amid a global energy crunch.
Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in two separate incidents in Lebanon on March 29 and 30.
Civil servants at the central and regional levels will begin working from home every Friday.
Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in 'constant fear'.
April 1 - Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major step toward returning people to the lunar surface this decade.
The judge said the mass shooting has caused "unprecedented public interest, anger, outrage and grief".
SYDNEY, April 2 - A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family.
The powers will force fuel suppliers to provide detailed information on their supply chains.
April 2 - A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of Ternate, Indonesia, on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighouring countries.
In this new Makan Kakis series that takes you across the Causeway, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan tries eating tawa chicken briyani served on banana leaves with her hands – under the guidance of Oli 968's RJ Vimala – at an eatery inspired by a railway station.
Indonesian broadcaster Metro TV reported one person had died from falling rubble in the Manado area.
WELLINGTON, April 2 - New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a new defence and security agreement on Thursday, seeking to reset ties after months of tension over the Cook Islands' dealings with China and clarifying how the two sides will consult going forward on defence and
Tsunami waves 0.3m high hit Indonesia's North Maluku after the quake.
A strategic partnership agreement signed with Beijing in February 2025 caused that relationship to fray.
WASHINGTON, April 1 - U.S. President Donald Trump will address the nation in a televised speech at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT) on Wednesday as his administration signals it is moving toward a possible exit from the month-long war with Iran.
WELLINGTON, April 2 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility for the armed forces.
Silicon Valley firms want to tap India’s solar power, but New Delhi must prioritise human welfare over artificial intelligence, says Andy Mukherjee for Bloomberg Opinion.
As the Middle East war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, enters its 34th day, it has become evident that we are witnessing more than just another chapter in the long and bloody annals of Middle Eastern strife. The preceding 33 days have already accomplished what
With President Donald Trump lambasting European allies over their reluctance to be dragged into his war against Iran and reportedly mulling leaving the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday that Britain will host talks involving
‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada
PARIS, April 1 - China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is probably insufficient, France's navy chief said on Wednesday.
ROME, April 1 - Italy's coast guard recovered the bodies of 19 migrants and rescued 58 survivors from a boat that broke down while trying to cross to Europe from Libya, rescue officials and migrant rescue charities said on Wednesday.
DUBAI, April 1 - If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab oil and gas producers grappling with the fallout of a conflict they did not start or shape.
KYIV, April 1 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. negotiators are holding online talks on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter said, as Kyiv tries to keep President Donald Trump's administration focused on its fight against Russia amid the Iran war.
BISHKEK, April 1 - Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have arrested the brother of a powerful security chief who was abruptly dismissed in February, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
Not fake news but real news: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver an evening prime-time television address to the entire nation on April 1 to provide “important updates” regarding the escalating conflict with Iran. While the White House has not revealed details,
MOSCOW, April 1 - Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States.
WASHINGTON, April 1 - U.S. Vice President JD Vance communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters, a sign of his expanding role in efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Analysts say the sector is still grappling with uneven price recoveries, a supply glut and weak home-buyer confidence.
The government is moving early to cushion the impact of a global energy crisis.
The new round of talks coincides with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Beijing.
Deforestation in Indonesia reached 433,751ha in 2025, compared with 261,574ha in 2024, said a Jakarta-based think-tank.
Mr Zubeen Garg, 52, died in September 2025 following an incident during a yacht trip in the waters off Lazarus Island.
The artworks are among the most valuable art assets successfully recovered so far.
Any cannabis shop seeking a licence renewal would have to upgrade into a medical facility.
Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a 'non-hostile country' and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.
The move highlights a growing effort to address overtourism as the number of foreign visitors rises.
Malaysia saw more than 7,500 containers of suspected e-waste sent to the country from the US between January 2023 and February 2025.
Valued at nearly US$140,000, the artworks are being repatriated with US cooperation - with more still under recovery and possible public display planned, said Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
While Iran’s selective approach to allowing access to the Strait of Hormuz could push more countries to the negotiating table, the bigger issue is having to engage on Tehran’s terms rather than on the basis of a purely commercial right of passage, analysts say.
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
BEIJING, April 1 - Li Xiong, a former leader at a Cambodian financial conglomerate accused of laundering money for crime organisations, has been extradited from Cambodia to China, Cambodia said on Wednesday, adding that the action showed it was cracking down on scam operations.
The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact on energy markets. In Taiwan, however, the focus has shifted in a different direction. Rather than treating the war as
Indonesia’s sweeping nickel downstreaming policy, launched in 2020, is entering a more consequential phase. Having successfully halted raw ore exports, the government is now preparing to deploy a more assertive instrument: an additional export levy on processed nickel products.
International education already contributes more than 30 billion pounds annually to the British economy, and expansion into India is expected to drive that figure higher.
Stanford said the papers, which mentioned the Tiananmen Massacre, would be banned if returned to Beijing.
