Indonesia law giving armed forces bigger role in government sparks anger

EPA Critics warn that changes to Indonesia’s military law could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s military dictatorship regime Indonesia’s parliament has passed controversial changes to legislation that will allow its military a bigger role in government. Critics warn that the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s military dictatorship, … Read more

Armed men abduct dozens in Oromia region

Dozens of bus passengers in Ethiopia have been abducted by armed men in the country’s largest region, Oromia, as they were were travelling from the capital, Addis Ababa. Details are only just emerging of the kidnappings which took place earlier this week. The incident happened in Ali Doro, which is near an area where around … Read more

Houthi missile fired at Tel Aviv intercepted as fresh air strikes hit Gaza

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a missile fired into Israel, which was intercepted. The ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, the group’s military spokesperson said in a televised statement. Sirens sounded in several areas of Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces said. No injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, Gaza’s … Read more

William visiting UK troops on Estonia–Russia border

Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent, BBC News Reporting fromIn Tallinn, Estonia PA Media The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops guarding Nato’s border with Russia, with a two-day visit to Estonia. Prince William will see soldiers training in the Baltic state as part of a multinational force intended to deter Russian aggression on … Read more

White House says it will halt funds to UPenn over trans athlete

The Trump administration said it was suspending $175m (£135m) in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over the school’s policy regarding transgender athletes. The move relates to a transgender woman who won the highest US national college swimming title in 2022 while competing for the Ivy League university, which is based in Philadelphia. A … Read more