Afghan Suspect Now Faces First Degree Murder Charge After National Guard Shooting Turns Fatal

The case surrounding the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House has taken a grave turn, as authorities confirmed that the suspect will now face a first-degree murder charge. US lawyer for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced that

Indonesian Durian Farmers Eye Major Growth as China Opens Its Market

Indonesian durian producers are sensing a major opportunity as access to the world’s largest durian market continues to expand. With China’s growing appetite for the fruit and deeper cooperation between the two countries, sellers in Indonesia believe they are entering a new phase

Indonesia’s New Global Citizenship Plan Aims to Lure Back Diaspora Talent

Indonesia has introduced a long-awaited permanent residency programme designed to strengthen its relationship with citizens living abroad and attract skilled global professionals. While the move has been welcomed as a significant step toward modernising Indonesia’s immigration policies, analysts believe that remaining restrictions could

Southeast Asian Startups Embrace AI Growth Even as Global Bubble Fears Rise

Concerns about a potential artificial intelligence bubble continue to circulate in global markets, yet across Southeast Asia, many tech founders see the situation very differently. Instead of preparing for a downturn, entrepreneurs from Singapore to Malaysia are doubling down on AI development, arguing

Meituan’s Deep Loss Highlights the High Cost of China’s ‘Milk Tea’ Subsidy Battle

Meituan has found itself slipping into a significant quarterly loss as China’s increasingly aggressive food delivery competition reaches new heights. At the heart of this struggle is an expensive subsidy fight with Alibaba’s fast-growing instant commerce arm, a rivalry that has reshaped how

Wingtech and Nexperia Clash Publicly as Corporate Rift Deepens

Tensions between Wingtech Technology and Dutch chipmaker Nexperia have escalated sharply, turning a long-running disagreement into a public confrontation. What began as a corporate dispute over governance and control has now grown into a wider issue with international attention, especially after both China

France’s top court upholds Sarkozy’s conviction over 2012 campaign spending

France’s Court of Cassation has upheld former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing during his 2012 re-election bid, closing the door on any further appeals and marking a significant setback for the former leader’s political legacy. The ruling confirms a lower

How Chinese exporters are turning to US dollar-backed stablecoins in global trade

A growing number of Chinese exporters are beginning to rely on US dollar-backed stablecoins for international transactions, reflecting the rising influence of digital assets in the global trading environment. As cross-border commerce becomes more complex due to regulatory barriers, sanctions, and delays in

US military presence near Venezuela raises questions about intentions

A significant buildup of United States military assets around Venezuela has triggered debate over whether Washington is preparing for a potential intervention or using the show of force as leverage in negotiations. The scale of the deployment, described by some observers as the

UK government pushes ahead with tax plan after budget leak sparks criticism

The British government attempted to regain control of its economic message on Wednesday as Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveiled a tax-raising budget aimed at supporting growth, reducing child poverty, and easing cost-of-living pressures. The announcement was intended to mark a reset for the