For more than a decade, China’s relationship with Indonesia has been defined by railways, industrial parks, nickel processing plants and large-scale infrastructure. Now, China is beginning to associate itself with something far more politically sensitive: President Prabowo
As we’ve noted before, the English coffeehouse has served as a staging ground for radical, sometimes revolutionary social change. Certainly this was the case during the Enlightenment, as it was with the salons in France. And yet, by the early 20th century it seems, coffee shops
Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a "responsibility" to stop the United States and Israel from using their territory to strike the Islamic republic. The strikes came after the US carried out its own
Juho Kuosmanen, the director of Cannes prizewinner “Compartment No. 6,” has completed casting on feature film “Dream Come True,” which is a bittersweet comedy inspired by a true story. His third feature film will star Magnus Millang (“Another Round”), Paprika Steen (“Families
NEW DELHI, June 10 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of 7 summit, with trade, visas and energy cooperation set to be high on the agenda, an Indian government source said.
Frustrations are mounting as President William Ruto vows to press ahead with the quarantine facility for American citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
"They say that is the loudest the president has been booed at a sporting event since Abe Lincoln flipped the coin at the Cotton Bowl"
PARIS, June 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving G7 countries and China over how to address global trade imbalances, the Elysee said on Wednesday. "This conference shows a new willingness on the part of China, the
Employment in the EU green economy has grown by an average of 6% per year since 2014, reaching 5.8 million full-time equivalents in 2023. But which economic activities employ the most people and have seen the highest growth? According to data on the European environmental
The same system has also been used by Ukraine in its war against Russia.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 10 - Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to \"shoot-and-scoot\" by avoiding counter strikes.
[CAF] Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt - with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage
The latest installment in Disney/Pixar's 31-year-old animated film franchise premiered on Tuesday night and looks well-positioned to make a major impact in the awards season, just like the prior four.
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.
Foreign export banks enable African aviation through aircraft financing for carriers like Ethiopian Airlines, but these complex, state-backed deals shift substantial risk to local taxpayers when business models fail, as demonstrated by Air Sénégal.
The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of course Really? You want to destroy a million jobs? Vote Reform UK for mass unemployment: is that your pitch? Hammer these
In this episode of Eurostat's podcast Stats in a Wrap, we take a closer look at hazardous chemicals. We are constantly surrounded by chemicals, from clothing to cleaning products, so it’s essential that we understand their potential dangers. How can we distinguish between
The revered 'Burning' and 'Peppermint Candy' auteur will be feted at the Kuala Lumpur festival, running July 18-25, while he also readies his latest feature, which is backed by Netflix and tipped as a potential Venice Film Festival contender.
BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 10 - China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been \"harassed\" close to its waters.
The trio are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Taking the Long Way
For decades, the global financial community has treated sovereign debt crises like a broken thermometer: if we just improve the reading (transparency) and hold the technician accountable (through regulation and monitoring), the fever will break. Yet, from the streets of Colombo
MANILA, June 10 - The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, adding that it will not allow the atoll to be turned into a man-made island.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the Belgian capital on Wednesday for a highly anticipated EU-South Korea Summit. Onlookers expect a buffet of East Asian strength on display, ranging from K-pop toppers to military might, and closer Brussels-Seoul relations.
Polling stations nationwide were short of around 7,000 ballot papers during recent local elections.
About 1,700 hot spots were detected from January to June 8, a sharp increase from previous years.
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
JAKARTA, June 10 - An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.
Following the U.S. strikes, Iran launched attacks on sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defenses in response. Jordan also reported shooting down five missiles that Iran shot at an air base hosting U.S. forces
Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines. A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Riyadh Air's
In the first quarter of 2026, labour productivity in the EU increased slightly by 0.1% based on both persons and hours worked, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2025, labour productivity had increased by 0.8% based on persons and 0.7%
The Malaysian home ministry will “respond accordingly” once the Election Commission announces key dates for the Johor state polls on Friday, said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Critics say those who planned the crime have not been identified and likely never will be.
The petition was originally started in March but was re-opened on June 9.
The Popular Saints festivities are back in Lisbon, with Saint Anthony celebrated this Saturday as the city turns into a huge street party with music everywhere.
[HRW] Beirut -- Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan
Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.
Uncrewed ground vehicles have already been tested for defending the front line by the Ukrainian military. Despite their limitations, these remotely controlled robots could be the deciding factor in many conflicts
People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.
The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plans More than half the renewable energy projects needed to meet the government’s clean power targets by 2030 are now able to plug into the electricity grid after years of delay, according to the
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices Households in England, Scotland and Wales could save nearly £200 a year on their energy bills if the government stepped into the market to act as the sole buyer
Across the EU, the structure of general government gross debt differs significantly between countries. These differences relate for example to the initial and remaining maturity of debt, the debt instruments used and the main institutional sectors holding the debt. However,
A major investigation has revealed how foreign-linked military, business and trading networks have become deeply embedded in the Central African Republic’s gold, fuel and mining sectors, transforming conflict in the country into a transnational enterprise.
Iran has launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the downing of an American Apache helicopter. In Europe, Jorge Liboreiro reports on the EU's new package of sanctions against Russia targeting oil, the Russian "shadow
Manila has issued several demarches to Beijing, and a formal protest against the structure.
The eruption began on May 8 about 125km south-east of Manus Island.
Bank Indonesia’s off‑cycle rate hike on June 9 underscored just how alarmed policymakers are about the trajectory of Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It also serves as an early warning to the rest of the world about the financial and economic storm clouds gathering over
Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East.