Australia, Indonesia agree to upgraded defence pact
The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns.

The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns.





Austrian authorities accuse the founder of Gaza Now of financing Hamas, a charge he has denied.
Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.
Cambodia says the mine that wounded four Thai soldiers was a remnant of past conflicts.
The boat was carrying dozens of refugees from Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority when it sank.
The super typhoon has left devastation in the Philippines just days after another typhoon killed 232 people.
Thailand says ‘hostility … has not decreased’ and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
Iran blasts ‘ridiculous’ claim from US and Israel. Mexico signals no disruption to bilateral ties.










US Senate vote to end shutdown delivers reprieve to investors worried about AI valuations and weakness in US economy.
Activists condemn award by ex-son-in-law President Prabowo, branding it betrayal of Soeharto’s victims and democracy.