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Indonesia's losing candidates urge court to disqualify president-elect
JAKARTA — Indonesia's losing presidential candidates laid out their court challenge on Wednesday (March 27) to last month's election, accusing the state of interference and urging a poll re-run and disqualification of the winner, Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia’s top court begins hearing election appeals of 2 losing candidates alleging fraud
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s top court began hearing appeals Wednesday against the presidential election results lodged by two losing candidates who allege widespread irregularities and fraud at the polls, demanding a revote.
Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN
Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea journeys in search of safety.
Indonesia’s military arrests 13 elite soldiers accused of involvement in ‘cruel torture’
The video that emerged in recent days on social media shows men who appear to be soldiers kicking, beating and dunking the man in a barrel of water.
Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct
JAKARTA — With camera traps and extensive DNA sweeps, Indonesian conservationists are hoping to find more evidence that the Javan tiger, a species declared extinct, actually still exists in the wild, an environment ministry official said on March 26.
Indonesian army apologises after viral Papua torture video
JAKARTA — The Indonesian army issued a rare apology on Monday (March 25) and said 13 soldiers had been arrested after a video emerged showing a man being tortured by troops in the country's Papua region, where armed separatists have clashed with security forces for years.