Five months after stepping down as president, Joko Widodo has been kept busy by the queue of people keen to meet him at his house in Solo in Central Java, seeking his advice, bringing in petitions, or just to thank him for his contributions to the country.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Voters across the state of Western Australia headed to the polls on Saturday, setting the stage for a final political contest before Prime Minister Albanese calls a national election that is due by mid May.
BUTTERWORTH: The view is breathtaking, the air is breezy and most importantly, it's free.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on goods from Mexico have not only left President Claudia Sheinbaum politically unscathed from likely economic damage but may strengthen her hand as Mexicans rally against perceived unfair treatment.
ALMATY, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key destination for Indian tourists and students, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting the Indian ambassador to Kazakhstan.
Veteran but yet rising singer SOMA has notched another feather in her caps with new lively number 'Aku Tetap Raya' for the coming Hari Raya festival.
The HBO Max TV series with pop star Lisa has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings, contributing to Thailand's growing appeal as a filming destination.
Laos has been intensifying its efforts to boost tourism and promote sustainable growth, as the country has experienced a remarkable surge in both domestic and international visitors in 2024.
BACHOK: Muay thai continues to solidify its position as a premier combat sport, with an increasing number of young people showing interest in it.
NEW DELHI: (Bernama) Malaysia's appeal as a destination for business events and incentive travel has grown among Indian companies amid a surge in tourist numbers from India.
KOTA KINABALU: The Wishing Tree at Tham Kung Temple in Sandakan has become a beloved attraction, especially during Chinese New Year, as locals and visitors uphold the tradition of making wishes.
CAIRO, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) wrapped up on Wednesday, witnessing a notable surge in interest in translated Chinese books as readers from across the Arab world sought deeper insights into China's culture, history, and modernization.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The idea that students' cellphones need to be banned during the school day has been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the U.S. states, as at least eight states, namely California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, have enacted such bans over the past two years and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.
At least eight states have enacted such bans over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.
This renewed interest mirrors the impact of Kang Full’s previous webtoon-turned-Disney+ series 'Moving', which gained global acclaim last year.
ACCRA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaians are increasingly falling in love with Chinese automobiles, a business executive said late Friday.
While the coronavirus pandemic spurred many people to head outside in search of birds, for others, smart feeders that snap photos and video of backyard visitors have brought the hobby inside.
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - American Ilona Maher is arguably the world's most popular rugby player, boasting the largest social media following of anyone in the sport, but the 28-year-old said her focus on growing her social media profile was born out of financial necessity.
'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents', by Lindsay Gibson, talks about parents who refuse to validate their children’s feelings and intuition, have difficulty regulating their emotions and may be reactive, inconsistent and lacking in empathy or awareness.
IT WAS a fitting finale before the year came to an end, with the successful conclusion of two major junior walking championships.