Indonesia election: ‘Identity-defining’ poll closes

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Indonesian elections, held across a vast archipelago, are a huge logistical challenge Polls have closed in Indonesia, following a bitter campaign in which religion has played a prominent role. A series of “quick counts” are expected to give preliminary results within hours of the vote ending at 06:00 GMT. […]

TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India

Image copyright AFP Apple and Google have removed TikTok, which allows users to create and share videos, from their app stores in India. The move follows a ruling by the Madras High Court, which ordered its removal from app stores over concerns that it was being used to spread pornography. India’s top court on Tuesday […]

TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India

Image copyright AFP Apple and Google have removed TikTok, which allows users to create and share videos, from their app stores in India. The move follows a ruling by the Madras High Court, which ordered its removal from app stores over concerns that it was being used to spread pornography. India’s top court on Tuesday […]

TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India

Image copyright AFP Apple and Google have removed TikTok, which allows users to create and share videos, from their app stores in India. The move follows a ruling by the Madras High Court, which ordered its removal from app stores over concerns that it was being used to spread pornography. India’s top court on Tuesday […]

Taiwan’s Foxconn boss Terry Gou says sea goddess inspired presidential bid

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Terry Gou said the sea goddess Mazu encouraged him to run The billionaire founder of Taiwan’s electronics giant Foxconn has announced he will run for the country’s presidency, citing divine endorsement. Terry Gou will stand in the primaries of the Kuomintang opposition party, promoting a more China-friendly policy. He said […]

Taiwan’s Foxconn boss Terry Gou says sea goddess inspired presidential bid

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Terry Gou said the sea goddess Mazu encouraged him to run The billionaire founder of Taiwan’s electronics giant Foxconn has announced he will run for the country’s presidency, citing divine endorsement. Terry Gou will stand in the primaries of the Kuomintang opposition party, promoting a more China-friendly policy. He said […]

Taiwan’s Foxconn boss Terry Gou says sea goddess inspired presidential bid

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Terry Gou said the sea goddess Mazu encouraged him to run The billionaire founder of Taiwan’s electronics giant Foxconn has announced he will run for the country’s presidency, citing divine endorsement. Terry Gou will stand in the primaries of the Kuomintang opposition party, promoting a more China-friendly policy. He said […]

Indonesia election: Millions vote in ‘identity-defining’ poll

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Indonesian elections, held across a vast archipelago, are a huge logistical challenge Indonesians have begun voting in one of the world’s largest elections after a bitter campaign in which religion has played a prominent role. The presidential race is a re-match of the 2014 contest, with incumbent Joko Widodo […]

Indonesia election: Millions vote in ‘identity-defining’ poll

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Indonesian elections, held across a vast archipelago, are a huge logistical challenge Indonesians have begun voting in one of the world’s largest elections after a bitter campaign in which religion has played a prominent role. The presidential race is a re-match of the 2014 contest, with incumbent Joko Widodo […]

South Korean arsonist kills neighbours fleeing fire – police

Image copyright Gyeongsangnam-do Fire Department/News1 Image caption The man set his own apartment on fire before stabbing his neighbours A South Korean man set his flat on fire and then stabbed building residents has they tried to flee killing five people, police told local media. The youngest victim was a 12-year-old and 13 others were […]