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Indonesia's new police chief moved fast to shake up the force. Can he change its culture?

Indonesia's new police chief moved fast to shake up the force. Can he change its culture?

Indonesia's new police chief swiftly reshuffled top ranks, but analysts doubt whether these personnel changes will reform the force's culture and public service.

Israel strikes Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary, five dead: Officials

Israel strikes Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary, five dead: Officials

Israel struck Gaza on the third anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attack, killing five Palestinians despite a 2025 ceasefire, Palestinian officials said.

Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb

Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb

Wall Street closed lower as long-dated Treasury yields climbed and oil-driven inflation fears ended record highs; investors expect a Fed pause amid upcoming earnings.

French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters

French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters

French PM Lecornu denied police were ordered to confront student protesters, promised a plan by end-October, and suspended stun grenades after injuries; protests continue.

Türkiye sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

Türkiye sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

Türkiye is sending defensive technical support—military equipment, intelligence, weapons systems and drone operators—to Saudi Arabia to help fight Yemen's Houthis under the Mecca alliance.

Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 26 people, including five children in a Pryluky apartment attack; Zelenskyy condemned the deliberate terror.

Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France

Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France

Hundreds of Belgian students in Liège protested education costs and reforms, inspired by France; local media reported 107 arrests amid clashes.

Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong

Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong

Singapore will use its 2027 Asean chairmanship to deepen regional ties and connect with Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, PM Lawrence Wong said.

As Munir's military takes on Gulf role, Pakistan's parliament is not involved

As Munir's military takes on Gulf role, Pakistan's parliament is not involved

Pakistan deployed troops to Saudi Arabia under a defense pact without parliamentary approval, highlighting the military's growing control over foreign policy under Field Marshal Asim Munir.

All schools in Johor to shut on Oct 8 and 9 as air quality deteriorates due to haze

All schools in Johor to shut on Oct 8 and 9 as air quality deteriorates due to haze

Johor closes all schools on Oct 8-9 due to worsening haze; home-based learning continues as assessments are postponed.

US dollar gains as oil climbs and investors focus on the Fed

US dollar gains as oil climbs and investors focus on the Fed

The dollar rose on higher oil prices as investors awaited Fed minutes and comments for rate signals; the euro and yen weakened.

Crystal Jade closes four more outlets, cuts 120 jobs ahead of proposed sale

Crystal Jade closes four more outlets, cuts 120 jobs ahead of proposed sale

Crystal Jade closed four Singapore outlets and cut 120 jobs in restructuring ahead of a proposed sale, leaving nine outlets and 210 staff; receivers expect no further closures.