“God Does Not Hear the Prayers of Those Who Wage War”: Pope Leo XIV Issues Rare Rebuke as Conflict Escalates
VATICAN CITY — In a moment that cut through both theology and geopolitics, Pope Leo XIV delivered one of his ...
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As Neighbors Face Fuel Crises, Indonesia’s Finance Minister Warns: “We Must Be Ready”
JAKARTA — Across Southeast Asia, the effects of the Middle East conflict are becoming impossible to ignore. The Philippines has declared ...
When the Sky Closes, Bali Feels It: Inside the Island’s Fragile Dependence on a Turbulent World
BADUNG, Bali — When airspace over parts of the Middle East began to close in late February, the shock did ...
The Ripple Effect: How a War Far Away Is Emptying Bali’s Most Iconic Temple
BEDUGUL, Bali — On a typical day, the mist-shrouded waters of Lake Beratan would be lined with visitors from around the ...
As Southeast Asia Faces Fuel Pressures, Indonesia Says Supply Is Stable—For Now
JAKARTA — Energy shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across Southeast Asia, straining fuel ...
A Fuel Squeeze in the Philippines Is Raising a Bigger Question: How Exposed Is Bali’s Air Travel?
MANILA — Tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Southeast Asia’s aviation sector, and in the Philippines, ...
Bali’s Tourism Faces a New Risk: How Middle East Airspace Disruptions Are Raising Flight Costs and Reshaping Travel
BADUNG, Bali — Bali’s tourism recovery has been gaining momentum. Hotels are filling, villas are booking, and long-haul travelers are ...
Bali and the Global Shock: What a US–Iran War Would Mean for Tourism, Capital, and Local Jobs
A conflict between the United States and Iran would not be fought on Bali's shores, but its shockwaves could profoundly ...
Confirm: U.S. Captures Maduro, Trump Announces Military Strike on Venezuela
WASHINGTON/CARACAS — U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his social media platform on Saturday that American forces have captured Venezuelan ...
BREAKING: Trump Announces Large-Scale Military Operation in Venezuela, Claims Capture of President Maduro
WASHINGTON/FLORIDA — In a stunning announcement that marks a dramatic escalation of hostilities, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Saturday ...
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