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Indonesia made its presence felt at India 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, with a 152-strong contingent from the ...

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WASHINGTON — It’s time to take pride in the American flag again, President Trump’s State Department said on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday banned flying any other flags ...

The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that effectively blocks U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, a report said ...

EFishery Pte, one of Indonesia’s most prominent start-ups, may have inflated its revenue and profit over several years, according to an internal investigation triggered by a whistle-blower’s ...

Istanbul, Turkey — A fire engulfed a hotel at a ski ... a day of national mourning in response to the fire, ordering all flags at government buildings and Turkish diplomatic missions abroad ...