Deepfake dead dictator Suharto back on the campaign trail

Deepfake dead dictator Suharto back on the campaign trail

A quarter of a century after his fall from power and 16 years after his death,Indonesia’s second president’s out campaigning.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies

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Ex-general with dark history reinvents himself for TikTok generation

Ex-general with dark history reinvents himself for TikTok generation

Armed with dance moves and a young running mate,Prabowo Subianto – discharged from the military over the abduction of pro-democracy activists – is shedding his hard-man image.

  • byChris Barrett
What to expect around the world in 2024

What to expect around the world in 2024

Amid hope for less war and a better year,our correspondents take a look at the major issues they will be watching in their patch.

  • byEryk Bagshaw,Chris Barrett,Lucy Cormack,Rob Harris,Farrah Tomazin,Lia Timson andMatt Wade
Around the world in 40 elections:Welcome to the year of the voter
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Around the world in 40 elections:Welcome to the year of the voter

In 2024,countries representing half the global population go to the polls – more than in any previous year. Some elections will be shams,but it is the year of democracy,

  • byGeorge Brandis
Wars,Trump’s courtroom dramas and our new King:The world in 2023

Wars,Trump’s courtroom dramas and our new King:The world in 2023

From the Israel-Hamas conflict,China’s growing influence in the world,to the COP28 climate summit and beyond - our correspondents look back at the events that have shaped the world in the past year.

  • byEryk Bagshaw,Chris Barrett,Lucy Cormack,Rob Harris,Farrah Tomazin,Lia Timson andJames Lemon
Jokowi calls on Joe Biden to help stop ‘ongoing injustices’ against Palestinians

Jokowi calls on Joe Biden to help stop ‘ongoing injustices’ against Palestinians

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has used a meeting with his American counterpart to demand a ceasefire and to “stop the atrocities in Gaza”.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
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In naming his successors,Widodo is one step closer to cementing his political dynasty

In naming his successors,Widodo is one step closer to cementing his political dynasty

Australia’s diplomatic focus may be on the Middle East right now,but another potential headache is gaining steam as the Indonesian election draws closer.

  • byRobert Law
Family ties to the fore as Jokowi’s son named on presidential ticket

Family ties to the fore as Jokowi’s son named on presidential ticket

Court ruling allows Indonesian leader’s eldest to run as vice-presidential candidate

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
How old is too old? Indonesian court to rule on presidential age cap

How old is too old? Indonesian court to rule on presidential age cap

An 81-year-old Joe Biden is likely to face a 78-year-old Donald Trump in the US election. In Indonesia,70 has been proposed as the maximum age for a candidate.

  • byChris Barrett
In Beijing,Putin calls for help to fund Arctic shipping route

In Beijing,Putin calls for help to fund Arctic shipping route

Putin is asking for multinational investment in his “dear friend” Xi’s Belt and Road project. The route could cut the distance between Asia and Europe in half.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
Widodo’s son for VP? Father says no interference in court ruling

Widodo’s son for VP? Father says no interference in court ruling

The controversial ruling has been denounced as a setback for democracy by political analysts.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies