Indonesian island loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing the war
CNN — With its balmy beaches, laid back lifestyles and holiday vibe, the tropical paradise of Bali has much to offer any world weary traveler – let alone those fleeing…
Hotel rooms are getting more expensive in Thailand, Singapore and Japan
Finding a great hotel deal may be harder than ever before. Hotel rates are at an “all-time high,” Alan Watts, Hilton’s Asia-Pacific president, told “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday. Rates…
Bali bomber Umar Patek apologizes for nightclub attacks that killed 202
An Indonesian bomb maker convicted for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali nightclub attacks has apologized to the victims’ families, after his release from prison was met with outrage…
Umar Patek: Bali bomber released on parole in Indonesia after serving half of 20-year sentence
Jakarta, Indonesia CNN — Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, a bomb maker in the deadly 2002 Bali attacks, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights said on Wednesday.…
Takeaways from Biden’s trip to summits in Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia
CNN — President Joe Biden arrives in Washington on Wednesday evening after a whirlwind slate of summits across two different continents – his largest opportunity yet to play diplomat-in-chief among…
‘I’m not looking for conflict’: Biden discusses three-hour meeting with Xi
Bali, Indonesia CNN — President Joe Biden held a three-hour talk Monday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and an opportunity that…
Biden sees no need for ‘new Cold War’ with China after meeting with Xi Jinping
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden said there “need not be a new Cold War” between the U.S. and China, following a three-hour summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…