A tumultuous week in Indonesian politics as transition nears
JAKARTA, Aug 23 — Thousands protested in cities across Indonesia yesterday, capping a dramatic week in politics in the world’s third-largest democracy as President Joko...
Power struggle between Indonesia’s court, Parliament sparks protests
JAKARTA, Aug 22 — Indonesia’s Parliament has delayed passing revisions to an elections law that had threatened to spark protests today, following an outcry over...
Indian doctors call for nationwide shutdown after brutal rape of medic
MUMBAI, Aug 16 — Anger over the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in eastern India showed no signs of dying down today, as...
Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests
DHAKA, Aug 10 — Bangladesh’s chief justice and central bank governor have resigned, officials said on Saturday, as student protests that forced Prime Minister Sheikh...
Bangladesh remains in flux as students issue deadline to dissolve parliament
DHAKA, Aug 6 — Bangladesh’s protesting student leaders demanded today that Parliament be dissolved and warned of a “strict programme” if their deadline was not...
Malaysians living in, travelling to UK told to register with embassy in London
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysians residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom have been advised to register with the High Commission of Malaysia...
Malaysians in UK remain on high alert following riots
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Over the past weekend, a series of riots across the United Kingdom (UK) has left the Malaysian community on high...
Bangladesh PM resigns, Army Chief announces interim govt
NEW DELHI, Aug 5 — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned today after deadly protests against her rule. Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman...
Bangladesh PM Hasina taken to ‘safe shelter’, minister says situation volatile
DHAKA, Aug 5 — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation is a “possibility”, AFP reported today, as six more people were killed in some of...
UK PM Starmer to hold emergency meeting as riots intensify
LONDON, Aug 5 — United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency meeting with police chiefs today after days of violent anti-immigration protests...
Wisma Putra says UK situation alarming, urges Malaysians to avoid riot areas
SEREMBAN, Aug 5 — The situation amid ongoing protests in the United Kingdom is becoming increasingly alarming and has escalated into violence, said Foreign Affairs...
Malaysians in UK urged to avoid riots
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 — Malaysians residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom have been urged to avoid protest areas, remain vigilant and follow updates...