
News: World & Southeast Asia

Iranians try to enjoy the ceasefire while it lasts
In Tehran’s wealthier northern neighbourhoods, largely deserted during fighting as residents fled to the Caspian coast, cafe terraces have filled again with a young, trendy crowd.
World

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests

Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial
The writ issued by the High Court details bank accounts, several small factory properties and private company shareholdings linked to Jimmy Lai.
Originally aimed at toughening punishments for child abuse, the law was amended by prime minister Viktor Orban’s ruling coalition to ban the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ to under-18s.
Surging energy costs from the Middle East war are pushing countries to shield consumers by reviving older renewables, turning back to coal, boosting fuel subsidies, cutting excise duties and even rationing fuel.

China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia this week
Wang Yi is set to visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday to Sunday.
Southeast Asia

Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial

China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia this week
The outlook shifts to negative on rising medium-term growth risks from public investment disruption and energy shock.
Italian energy giant Eni estimated a major offshore discovery in East Kalimantan with 5 trillion cubic feet of gas and condensate.

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
Delays mar plans for expanded US access to nine bases in 2023, including locations facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
The discovery comes as Indonesia contends with falling gas reserves and rising demand, threatening to force the country to import more of the fuel.








