Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic victory in the country’s general election. His Labor Party retained power despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis. The opposition conservatives suffered a significant defeat, which analysts partly attribute to what they call the “Trump effect.” Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Sydney.
Indonesia will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate a stampede at a football stadium in which some 125 people, including more than a dozen children, died. Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Mahfud MD, said the investigation into Saturday night’s tragedy in Malang, following a league game between arch rivals Arema […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with supporters in Sydney after his Labor Party secured a landslide victory in the national election. With over 70 percent of the votes counted, Labor has gained an outright majority with 86 seats in Parliament, far ahead of the opposition Liberal-National coalition, which secured only 39 seats. Al […]
Australia’s re-elected government says its top priority is managing the domestic impact of global economic uncertainty. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a historic victory in Saturday’s election. Now, a key challenge for the new government will be navigating its bilateral relationships with the US and China. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports […]
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Southeast Asian leaders are meeting for second day of the ASEAN Summit in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and territorial disputes in the South China Sea remain high on the agenda. ASEAN leaders decided on Tuesday that Myanmar’s military junta will not take over the groups’ rotating leadership in 2026. They […]
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The ASEAN summit has opened in Indonesia with members divided on several major issues. The Southeast Asian political and trading bloc is split over Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea, and the crisis in Myanmar. In a moment we’ll talk to the president of East Timor, who has threatened […]
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Join our exclusive one-on-one conversation with the Indonesian president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, in his ranch near Jakarta. After a controversial presidential campaign and a contested victory, Prabowo discusses his political journey and vision for Indonesia, a nation of vast diversity and potential. Dive into his career’s complexities and aspirations for Southeast Asia’s largest economy as he […]
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More customers are pushing through the doors of Hong Kong’s antique stores. Store owners say many people are searching for items ranging from cassette players to vintage toys and jewelry, to help them reconnect with the past. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Hong Kong.
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Traffic jams are on the way back in Indonesia’s capital as Jakarta starts reopening after weeks of lockdown. But healthcare workers worry the relaxation of restrictions is too soon for Southeast Asia’s largest city. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports.
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Clinics around Indonesia are rolling out free annual health checks with the aim of preventing early deaths. Heart disease, stroke and tuberculosis are the leading causes of death in Indonesia. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Australia election: Albanese claims historic re-election win for Labor
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic victory in the country’s general election. His Labor Party retained power despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis. The opposition conservatives suffered a significant defeat, which analysts partly attribute to what they call the “Trump effect.” Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Sydney.
LATEST UPDATES: Indonesia announces investigation into Malang football disaster
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonIndonesia will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate a stampede at a football stadium in which some 125 people, including more than a dozen children, died. Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Mahfud MD, said the investigation into Saturday night’s tragedy in Malang, following a league game between arch rivals Arema […]
Australia’s Albanese celebrates historic re-election with majority win
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with supporters in Sydney after his Labor Party secured a landslide victory in the national election. With over 70 percent of the votes counted, Labor has gained an outright majority with 86 seats in Parliament, far ahead of the opposition Liberal-National coalition, which secured only 39 seats. Al […]
Albanese re-elected as Australia eyes US tariffs, China ties and economic uncertainty ahead
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonAustralia’s re-elected government says its top priority is managing the domestic impact of global economic uncertainty. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a historic victory in Saturday’s election. Now, a key challenge for the new government will be navigating its bilateral relationships with the US and China. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports […]
ASEAN Summit day 2: Members divided on war in Ukraine & Myanmar
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonSoutheast Asian leaders are meeting for second day of the ASEAN Summit in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and territorial disputes in the South China Sea remain high on the agenda. ASEAN leaders decided on Tuesday that Myanmar’s military junta will not take over the groups’ rotating leadership in 2026. They […]
Members of the association of Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Jakarta for annual summit
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonThe ASEAN summit has opened in Indonesia with members divided on several major issues. The Southeast Asian political and trading bloc is split over Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea, and the crisis in Myanmar. In a moment we’ll talk to the president of East Timor, who has threatened […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo: Victory, controversies and hopes | Talk to Al Jazeera
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonJoin our exclusive one-on-one conversation with the Indonesian president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, in his ranch near Jakarta. After a controversial presidential campaign and a contested victory, Prabowo discusses his political journey and vision for Indonesia, a nation of vast diversity and potential. Dive into his career’s complexities and aspirations for Southeast Asia’s largest economy as he […]
Vintage items in high demand in Hong Kong
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonMore customers are pushing through the doors of Hong Kong’s antique stores. Store owners say many people are searching for items ranging from cassette players to vintage toys and jewelry, to help them reconnect with the past. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Hong Kong.
Indonesia: Jakarta is reopening after weeks of lockdown
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonTraffic jams are on the way back in Indonesia’s capital as Jakarta starts reopening after weeks of lockdown. But healthcare workers worry the relaxation of restrictions is too soon for Southeast Asia’s largest city. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports.
Indonesia rolls out free health checks to prevent early deaths nationwide
/in TV News/by Jessica WashingtonClinics around Indonesia are rolling out free annual health checks with the aim of preventing early deaths. Heart disease, stroke and tuberculosis are the leading causes of death in Indonesia. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.