Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians marched on parliament in Jakarta demanding stronger measures against corruption, including asset seizure and harsher penalties for corrupt officials.
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola with over 50,000 doses, though the vaccine’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains unproven.
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
Six months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February, analysts expect a prolonged conflict rather than regime collapse, leaving Arab Gulf states navigating economic disruptions and strategic uncertainty.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge military drill next month to address North Korean nuclear threats, despite recent diplomatic overtures from the Trump administration.
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Singapore’s government plans to clear forest land for residential development, sparking rare public protests with over 60,000 petition signatures and 2,000 people rallying at Speakers’ Corner against the projects.
‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Dozens of Australians remain missing following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with families hoping for safe returns. Nepal authorities report over 1,500 people missing and 469 confirmed dead in the disaster.