Indonesia

At least 30 dead in fire at matchstick factory in Indonesia

The police chief of Binjai town, Nugroho Tri Nuryanto, said a gas canister explosion may have set off the blaze, but that the cause still needed to be confirmed.

Turkey rejects 'fait accompli' in Jerusalem - President Erdogan

The leaders of Turkey, Russia, Qatar, China, and Iran arrived for Asian cooperation summit in Tajikistan, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the world to respect UN resolutions and the historical and legal status of Jerusalem.

Regulators fail to set date for 737 MAX return to service

Acting head of US Federal Aviation Administration Daniel Elwell says, "We can't be driven by some arbitrary timeline."

Jakarta protesters disperse after second night of post-election unrest

The riots came after the General Election Commission announced President Joko Widodo had beaten his challenger former general Prabowo Subianto in the April 17 presidential poll.

Police arrests dozens amid post-election protests in Indonesia

Opposition protests that started peacefully against the poll results turned violent, forcing police to fire tear gas to disperse the crowd in a main street in the capital. Independent observers have said the poll was free and fair.

Why is Prabowo challenging Jowoki’s win in Indonesia's presidential poll?

Losing candidate claims 'structural, systemic and massive' fraud prevented him from winning, but experts doubt his claims have a leg to stand on.

Widodo declares victory in Indonesia election

The Election Commission announces Joko Widodo won 55.5 percent of the vote in the April 17 election and his challenger former general Prabowo Subianto 45.5 percent.

US warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions

China and the US have repeatedly traded barbs in the past over what Washington says is Beijing's militarisation of the South China Sea. China blames the US for sending warships and military planes, saying they ratchet up tension in the region.

How the European Union's protectionism is hurting developing economies

EU lobbies are protecting unsustainable industries at the expense of free trade and poverty alleviation.

Fasting month of Ramadan begins for many Muslims on Monday

Millions more, however, in India, Pakistan, and Iran, will likely be marking the start of the lunar month on Tuesday based on moon sightings there.

Boeing CEO defends safety record despite two deadly crashes

Muilenburg said Boeing followed the same design and certification process it has always used and denied that the MAX was rushed to market. He said he would not resign, and left a press conference as reporters peppered him with questions.

At least 29 dead, thousands displaced after severe Indonesia floods

Landslides and floods have killed at least 29 people in Indonesia while some 12,000 people have been evacuated.