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Indonesians mock Trump-style 'personality politics'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's repeated controversial comments spark debate over his "populist" communication style.

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Published: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 4:46am

Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 4:46am

Location: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

Myanmar releases rare images of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was visited by a delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 8:35pm

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 8:35pm

Location: MyanmarTopic: World Politics

Koreans told to stop all outdoor activities as heat hits record high

Authorities in South Korea have warned residents to immediately stop all outdoor activities amid an extreme heatwave.

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 3:08pm

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 3:08pm

Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: Heatwaves

Teenage girl's death sparks calls to change 'hostage justice' in Japan

A 16-year-old girl's family alleges she was so traumatised by her time in a police cell, it killed her. Her case is now the focus of court action alleging she was a victim of Japan's "hostage justice" system.

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Published: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 11:37am

Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 11:37am

Location: JapanTopic: Law, Crime and Justice

Global shockwaves as South Korea's crash rattles markets

Balance is a fundamental principle of everyday life on the Korean peninsula, but the worst stock market crash in the nation's history threatens the livelihood of millions.

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 4:40am

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 4:40am

Location: AustraliaTopic: Financial Markets

How did rice become the one true global food?

Rice is the most popular food in the world, providing sustenance to more than 3.5 billion people each day. But where did it come from?

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Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 10:09am

Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 10:09am

Location: AsiaTopic: Rice Growing

Suicide bomber strikes crowd at anti-militant rally in Pakistan

A suicide bomber detonates a device at a rally moments after speakers had accused the government of failing to properly target militants.

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 5:11am

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 5:11am

Location: PakistanTopic: Terrorism

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Published: Thu 5 Mar 2026 at 11:34am

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Published: Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 2:54pm

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Topic: Language Learning

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Published: Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 1:40pm

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Video Menunjukkan Pilot Malaysia Airlines Saat Kopernya Diperiksa dan Ditemukan Narkoba

Pihak berwenang Indonesia merilis video CCTV yang menunjukkan momen penangkapan seorang pilot Malaysia Airlines setelah diduga ditemukan 26 kilometer ekstasi dan metamfetamin di dalam kopernya.

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Published: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 5:34pm

Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 5:34pm

Location: IndonesiaTopic: Drug Offences

Gaya Komunikasi 'Populis' Presiden Prabowo Menuai Ketidakpuasan Publik

Komentar-komentar Presiden Prabowo Subianto yang berulang kali dilontarkan saat berpidato memicu perdebatan. Ada pula yang menganggap pidatonya berpengaruh pada perekonomian, seperti nilai mata uang rupiah.

Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump dan Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto sedang berbincang dalam sebuah acara resmi.

Published: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:22am

Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:22am

Location: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

Pemerintah Masih Mencocokan Data Penumpang Kapal Feri yang Terbakar di Jatim

Dilaporkan setidaknya lima orang tewas dan puluhan lainnya hilang setelah kapal feri penumpang terbakar di Laut Sumenep. Pemerintah mengatakan fokusnya saat ini masih melakukan evakuasi dan mencocokan data penumpang.

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 5:17pm

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 5:17pm

Location: IndonesiaTopic: Transport Accidents and Incidents

Kemenangan Anak Muda dan 'Partai Kecoak' yang Lengserkan Menteri di India

Penantang terbesar Perdana Menteri Narendra Modi saat ini adalah dari kalangan anak-anak muda. Bermula dari unggahan di media sosial, gerakan "Partai Kecoak" memobilisasi anak-anak muda yang turun jalan dan menggoyang kabinetnya.

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Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:04pm

Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:04pm

Location: IndiaTopic: Civil Unrest

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头条:中国高层领导人云集北戴河闭门会议或已启动

路透社报道,中国共产党似乎已经开始了一年一度的北戴河闭门会议。这一在党代会之前召开的非正式会议历来都会引发高层干部权力角逐的传闻。然而分析认为,过去10年,随着习近平成功地削弱党内元老的影响力,北戴河会议的重要性已有所下降。

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Published: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:52am

Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:52am

Location: ChinaTopic: Government and Politics

头条:中国在与欧美进行贸易谈判前划定经济"红线"

据路透社报道,中国正积极捍卫其以发展高精尖产业而非刺激消费为主导的经济路线。分析人士认为,此举表明中国在即将与欧美展开的贸易谈判前信心日益增强。

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Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 12:13pm

Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 12:13pm

Location: ChinaTopic: Economy

澳洲警服警徽现身中国电商平台 "假警察"诈骗日益猖獗

澳大利亚广播公司发现,中国一家大型网购平台上有三家网店以及一家独立的中国网站在销售澳大利亚警服,包括西澳州、维州、南澳州和昆州警方的制服、警帽、警徽及肩章,以及澳大利亚边境执法局的制服。

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Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 3:23pm

Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 3:23pm

Location: ChinaTopic: Police

头条:新西兰外长"回你自己国家"言论引争议中国"严正交涉"

新西兰外长彼得斯在议会辩论中对出生于中国的华裔绿党议员南西说出"回你自己的国家去"等言论,引发广泛争议。中国驻新西兰大使王小龙公开回应,中国驻新西兰使馆也向新西兰外交贸易部提出严正交涉。

Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 11:12am

Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 11:12am

Location: ChinaTopic: Government and Politics

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Indonesians mock Trump-style 'personality politics'

Myanmar releases rare images of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Koreans told to stop all outdoor activities as heat hits record high

Teenage girl's death sparks calls to change 'hostage justice' in Japan

Global shockwaves as South Korea's crash rattles markets

How did rice become the one true global food?

Suicide bomber strikes crowd at anti-militant rally in Pakistan

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Soundwalks in Mandarin

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Video Menunjukkan Pilot Malaysia Airlines Saat Kopernya Diperiksa dan Ditemukan Narkoba

Gaya Komunikasi 'Populis' Presiden Prabowo Menuai Ketidakpuasan Publik

Pemerintah Masih Mencocokan Data Penumpang Kapal Feri yang Terbakar di Jatim

Kemenangan Anak Muda dan 'Partai Kecoak' yang Lengserkan Menteri di India

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澳洲警服警徽现身中国电商平台 "假警察"诈骗日益猖獗

头条:新西兰外长"回你自己国家"言论引争议 中国"严正交涉"

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头条:中国高层领导人云集北戴河闭门会议或已启动

头条:新西兰外长"回你自己国家"言论引争议中国"严正交涉"