‘Jokowi effect’: How Indonesia’s outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
SEMARANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - His name is not on the ballot, but Indonesia's wildly popular President Joko Widodo, or "Jokowi",…
Political leaders wrangle over premiership after inconclusive Pakistan vote
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's two largest political parties are wrangling over who will take the prime minister's job after inconclusive…
Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk’s Starlink
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system was neither certified for use…
Thai PM urges royal convoy debate in ‘safe spaces’ after violence
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister called for dialogue in "safe spaces" on Monday over the once-taboo issue of royal…
Death toll from Philippines landslide jumps to 68
MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has climbed to 68 as officials said…
Analysis-Mexican president aims to forge legacy, trap opposition with unlikely reforms
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The bumper reforms package Mexico's president stitched together in the dying days of his presidency may…
Fire breaks out at Swedish amusement park, no injuries reported
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) - A powerful fire broke out on Monday at an amusement park in the western Swedish city…
Pastries and biscuits as Argentina’s Milei makes up with Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Argentina's President Javier Milei visited his compatriot Pope Francis and senior Vatican officials on Monday, bearing pastries…
Poland to make quality checks on all grain shipments from Ukraine, minister says
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland plans to start quality checks on all grain shipments from Ukraine, Deputy Agriculture Minister Michal Kolodziejczak…