ASIA

TORRENTIAL FLOODS DEVASTATE BALI WITH TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES

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Bali, one of Indonesia's most popular islands, has been struck by its worst flooding in a decade, leaving at least 14 people dead and dozens more displaced. Torrential rains battered the island earlier this week, overwhelming rivers and drainage systems, and triggering severe landslides that cut off major roads and damaged bridges. Though the rains have eased and water levels are receding, rescue operations remain underway as authorities search for survivors, with two people still missing in Denpasar.

PINK-CLAD PROTESTERS CHALLENGE INDONESIA'S GOVERNMENT WITH SYMBOLISM

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Jakarta's streets became a stage of color and defiance as hundreds of women in pink marched to parliament, broomsticks in hand, to protest against government excess and police abuses. The demonstrations, organized by the Indonesian Women's Alliance (IWA), form part of a larger wave of discontent that has gripped the nation, highlighting economic struggles and political frustrations.

NEPAL ERUPTS IN PROTESTS AS PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS

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Nepal has been thrown into turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amid some of the most intense civil unrest the nation has witnessed in decades. His decision comes after the deaths of at least 19 protesters during violent clashes with police, events that have sparked widespread anger across the country.

PUTIN, KIM AND XI SHOW UNITY AT CHINESE MILITARY PARADE, TRUMP REACTS

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For the first time, the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea appeared together publicly, demonstrating solidarity at a grand military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping emphasized that the world faces a choice between peace and war as China showcased a vast arsenal, including nuclear missiles with global reach, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The display highlighted not only China’s past achievements and progress but also its future ambitions.

NEPAL ENDS BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER SPARKING PROTESTS

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In the wake of widespread anti-corruption protests that turned deadly, resulting in clashes with police and at least 19 fatalities, the government of Nepal has reversed its ban on social media platforms. The ban had been implemented following the rise of a viral "nepo kid" campaign, which brought increased scrutiny to the extravagant lifestyles and alleged corrupt practices of the children of prominent politicians. The government's decision to block access to 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, sparked the protests, which saw thousands of young people storm parliament in the capital Kathmandu on Monday.

KIM JONG UN ARRIVES IN CHINA AHEAD OF MILITARY PARADE

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Kim Jong Un has arrived Beijing to attend the upcoming "Victory Day" military parade, according to reports. The event on Wednesday will see him alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders, marking his debut in a multilateral international forum. Kim crossed into China on Tuesday on his armored train. Kim left Pyongyang on Monday, but the train's heavy protection means it travels slowly.

ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL RISES TO POWER IN THAILAND

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In a stunning political turn, Anutin Charnvirakul has emerged as Thailand's next prime minister, marking the culmination of decades of maneuvering and persistence. His election came just one week after the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a decision that sent Thai politics into turmoil. For Anutin, the moment was the result of careful positioning within the shifting alliances that have long defined the country's political stage.

FRENCH INFLUENCE ENDURES IN VIETNAM DESPITE DECADES PAST

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Vietnam marked 80 years since its declaration of independence, celebrating its freedom from colonial rule. Yet, even as the nation honoured Ho Chi Minh's 1945 proclamation, the enduring imprint of French culture was evident in architecture, language, and cuisine. Ba Dinh Square, where independence was declared, remains flanked by colonial-era buildings including the presidential palace and foreign ministry, both striking examples of French Indochine design.