Indonesia Business Group Backs US Talks Over Tariffs
Trump announced sweeping, harsher-than-expected global levies this week, punishing allies like security partner Indonesia for running a trade surplus with the economic superpower.
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South Korea Seize Two Tons of Cocaine in Largest-Ever Drug Bust
The drugs were packed in 56 sacks, each holding some 30 to 40 kilograms (about 66 to 88 pounds) of the drug, authorities said, bringing the total haul to around two tons.
Hungary Announces ICC Withdrawal as Israel’s Netanyahu Visits
Hungary’s announcement that it will start the year-long withdrawal process came as Orban welcomed Netanyahu in Budapest on the Israeli leader’s first trip to Europe since 2023.
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US Lawmakers Threaten new Sanctions if Russia Disrupts Ukraine Peace Talks
The group of 50 Republican and Democratic senators introduced a proposal on Tuesday to impose a 500 percent tariff on imports from countries that buy fuel and uranium from Russia, if Moscow “refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine.”
Thousands of Hungarians protest against Pride ban law
The adopted bill aims to ban the Pride march on the basis that it infringes on Hungary’s criticised “child protection” law, enabling authorities to fine those who attend or organise such an event, and use facial recognition tools to identify potential offenders.
Pope’s Convalescence Recalls John Paul II’s Agony
Since leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Francis has not been seen in public, nor have any engagements been scheduled for the coming weeks.
Myanmar Holds Minute of Silence for More Than 2,000 Quake Dead
Outside the Sky Villa apartment complex, one of the city’s worst-hit disaster sites, rescue workers stopped and lined up with hands clasped behind their backs to pay their respects.
Woman Rescued Alive From Collapsed Mandalay Apartment Block: AFP
Applause rang out as Phyu Lay Khaing, 30, was brought out of the Sky Villa Condominium by rescuers and carefully removed from the rubble by stretcher.
UK Announces £10 Million for Myanmar Quake Relief
The UK pledged £10 million ($12.9 million) in humanitarian aid for Myanmar on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people and caused widespread damage in the war-torn country.
