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Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles

Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles

The controversial amendments were backed by general-turned-president Prabowo Subianto. Rights groups are concerned the law will take the Southeast Asian country back to the days of its brutal dictatorship. Indonesia’s parliament has passed
4 weeks ago
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'

Taiwan leader promises to counter China ‘infiltration’

Taiwan accuses China of trying to intimidate it into relinquishing its independence. Beijing considers the democratically governed island as part of its own territory. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for tougher
1 month ago