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Indonesian central bank says governor briefs foreign investors following surprise rate hike

Democrats gamble on Trump playbook to flip key Senate seat

Graham Platner built a fervent following in the state of Maine with a blunt anti-establishment message.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting

Alleged gunman Naveed Akram, 24, was initially charged with 59 offences in the days following the shooting.

Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation data

Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra

June 9 - Republican television commentator Steve Hilton was projected to advance to the November 3 general election following June 2's open primary, U.S. media projected on Tuesday.

Commentary: If AI is addictive, who is responsible - big tech or users?

There is a significant amount of data showing how heavy use of chatbots can lead to behaviour associated with addiction, says an academic.

Explainer-Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

WASHINGTON, June 9 - For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S. Congress has backed resolutions that could block Republican President Donald Trump from continuing hostilities, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-long conflict.

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

June 9 - A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on critical voices and free speech under President Kais Saied.

Peru race tightens again and markets rise as overseas ballots pour in

LIMA, June 9 - Peru's presidential race tightened overnight with candidates now separated by less than 0.1% as overseas ballots are swinging the race back to conservative Keiko Fujimori, giving markets an early boost on Tuesday.

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month

LONDON, June 9 - Britain said on Tuesday that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up powers to counter what it says is a growing threat posed by such groups.

UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clause

Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

The complaint is the latest dispute regarding Iran’s World Cup participation, following visa issues.

Malaysia’s PAS severs ties with Bersatu, throwing opposition pact PN's fate into question

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s president Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision took into account the state of relations between the two parties.

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

The rupiah has been under pressure due to a wide range of investor worries, including President Prabowo Subianto's big spending plans and a ballooning fuel subsidy budget following the Iran war.

Asian stocks track Wall Street tech bounce, oil eases on Middle East hope

The gains across most equity markets followed a rebound on Wall Street, fuelled by a race to pick up cheaper assets following a sell-off sparked by bets on a US interest rate hike and warnings over tech firms' valuations.

Trump steps up attacks on California's election system

LOS ANGELES, June 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday repeated claims that California's elections are rigged, disputing without evidence voter tallies showing the Republican candidate he endorsed in the Los Angeles mayor's race appeared headed for defeat.

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

More than half a million people have received doses of the vaccine in 2026.

Higher EV import prices from July 1 risk slowing Malaysia’s momentum

Imported EV price hike in Malaysia risks slowing adoption even as interest in such vehicles grows.

Growing numbers of volunteers tackle trash on Singapore's beaches

Volunteer participation in beach clean-ups has risen by up to 50 per cent over the past year, with organisers attributing the growth to increasing environmental awareness, especially among younger Singaporeans.

Colombia set for presidential runoff after leftist Cepeda acknowledges first round loss

BOGOTA, June 7 - Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda on June 21 in a presidential runoff in Colombia, after Cepeda on Sunday belatedly acknowledged his defeat in the first round of voting.