Early results from Indonesia’s election on Wednesday showed President Joko Widodo securing a comfortable lead over ex-general Prabowo Subianto.
Official results are not expected until May, but the so-called "quick counts" showed that Subianto was more than 10 percentage points behind Widodo.
Prabowo's campaign spokesman said the numbers based on 50 per cent of votes was not enough.
Mediators step up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken
Israeli fire killed three people near a ceasefire line in Gaza on Monday, medics said, with US envoys expected in Israel to try to push forward the fragile truce that faced its gravest test so far over the weekend.
France scrambles to protect museums after Louvre heist
France will review the protection of cultural sites across the country and beef up security if needed, officials said on Monday as a manhunt was under way for the four people who staged an audacious daylight robbery at the Louvre museum.
Iraq bans US gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns
Iraq has banned US user-generated videogame platform Roblox due to concerns over child abuse, the government said, joining other countries in cracking down on virtual worlds.
2 reported dead after cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong
Two Hong Kong airport security staff were killed early on Monday after a cargo plane skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their security patrol vehicle and pushed it into the sea, the city's airport operator said.
Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office
Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one expert faulting the government on grounds of openness and public participation.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Abu Dhabi to discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation.
The UAE has become the first GCC country to join INTERPOL’s Steering Committee for the Global Congress on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats — a move that highlights the country’s growing role in promoting global safety and stability.
Dubai Police traffic patrols sprang into action to rescue a motorist whose cruise control system malfunctioned while she was driving on Emirates Road towards Abu Dhabi.
