Minister: Indonesia New Criminal Code Needs Public Monitoring
Indonesia revised criminal code, set to take effect on January 2, 2025, is being framed by the government as a major modernization of national law. However, a senior minister has…
Sydney Welcomes New Year as Authorities Boost Security After Bondi Attack
A large-scale police deployment is underway in Sydney as residents and tourists gather to mark New Year’s Eve, creating a scene rarely witnessed in Australia. NSW Police confirmed that over…
Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest as Thousands Turn Out in Bangladesh
Bangladesh entered a period of national mourning this week as enormous crowds gathered in Dhaka to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Supporters traveled from distant…
Turkiye Arrests 125 Suspected ISIL Members in New Operations
The Turkiye government on Wednesday confirmed the detention of 125 individuals suspected of links to ISIL (ISIS) following synchronized security operations across much of the country. Officials said the raids…
Trump Presses Hamas to Disarm, Warns Iran Over Possible US Action
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday delivered renewed warnings toward Iran and reiterated calls for Hamas to disarm, following a high-profile meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump’s…
Ukraine War Losses Surge as US Drives Peace Diplomacy
Russian battlefield casualties in Ukraine have increased at their fastest pace in 2025, according to an open-source fatality analysis compiled by BBC News Russian alongside independent monitors. The rise comes…
Saudi Arabia Questions UAE Role in Yemen Port Clash
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued one of its strongest public criticisms yet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signaling a rare diplomatic rupture between the Gulf allies. The remarks followed…
Gaza Faces Year-End Devastation Amid Continued Israeli Bombing
Gaza is ending another year under extreme pressure, as critical infrastructure struggles to operate amid winter weather, displacement, and continued regional tensions. Aid agencies and local authorities say the challenges…
Trump Notes Venezuela Dock Clash, US Operation Reported in Pacific Zone
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces recently targeted a coastal dock in Venezuela, which he described as a key site for launching boats allegedly used to…
Counter-ISIL Operation in Northwest Türkiye Ends in Casualties
Turkish authorities confirmed on Monday that a counter-terrorism operation in the country’s northwest resulted in a gunfight that left security personnel and suspected militants among the casualties. The statement was…