TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Here are the highlights: 6 Asian Countries That Have Never Been Colonized, Thailand Included; US Lawmaker Calls to 'Nuke' Gaza, Hamas: 'It's Genocide Incitement'; and Prabowo, Chinese PM Will Hold Bilateral Meeting at the Presidential Palace This Morning.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. 6 Asian Countries That Have Never Been Colonized, Thailand Included
Colonization was deeply entrenched across much of Asia, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. While countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam fell under European colonial rule, a few Asian countries that have never been colonized managed to preserve their sovereignty and avoid colonization altogether. So, which countries are they?
Citing World Population Review and World Atlas, a small number of Asian countries that have never been colonized are recognized, and Thailand is among them. Read on to see the full list.
1. China
Although China did experience significant foreign influence, it is still regarded as one of the Asian countries that have never been colonized.
2. US Lawmaker Calls to 'Nuke' Gaza, Hamas: 'It's Genocide Incitement'
The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, strongly condemns the statement made by US Congressman Randy Fine, who called for the nuking of Gaza.
The Palestinian resistance group asserts that Fine's statement is "incitement" to commit genocide against the Palestinian people.
"This extremist call constitutes a full-fledged crime and exposes the fascist racist mentality that governs the thinking of some American politicians," Hamas said in a statement on Friday, as quoted by Anadolu.
3. Prabowo, Chinese PM Will Hold Bilateral Meeting at the Presidential Palace This Morning
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at around 10:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media of the Presidential Secretariat Yusuf Permana said that Li Qiang's arrival at the Merdeka Palace began with a welcoming ceremony.
"President Prabowo and Premier Li Qiang will hold a bilateral meeting with delegations from each country," he said in an official statement on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
After the meeting, Yusuf said, the two leaders plan to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
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Prabowo and Chinese PM Li Qiang Witness the Signing of 4 MoUs
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Prabowo and Li Qiang also witnessed the MoU between the National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Development and Reform Commission of China.
K-Pop Group ENHYPEN Joins 'Friends of the NBA'
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K-Pop group ENHYPEN will be featured on "Friends of the NBA," the NBA's celebrity and influencer program in Asia, as part of multi-year partnership.
6 Asian Countries That Have Never Been Colonized, Thailand Included
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While much of Asia historically was a colonization target, some are known as the continent's countries that have never been colonized by Europe.
Prabowo, Chinese PM Will Hold Bilateral Meeting at the Presidential Palace This Morning
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In addition to meeting with President Prabowo, the Chinese Prime Minister is also scheduled to hold several internal meetings while in Jakarta.
US Lawmaker Calls to 'Nuke' Gaza, Hamas: 'It's Genocide Incitement'
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Hamas strongly condemns the statement made by US Congress member Randy Fine, calling for the use of nuclear bombs in the Gaza Strip.
Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia Condemns Israeli Firing on Diplomats, Cites Impunity
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Prabowo Urged to Appoint Special Envoy to Tackle Papua Conflict
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Yan suggests engaging in dialogues if President Prabowo is earnest about resolving the conflict in Papua.
Palace Confirms No Discussion Yet on Cabinet Reshuffle
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State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has confirmed that there have been no talks about a cabinet reshuffle.
Prabowo Asks Cabinet Ministers to Be Careful with Public Statements
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Prabowo has advised ministers in his Red and White Cabinet to refrain from making public comments that could incite controversy or discomfort.
Prabowo Set to Receive Chinese Premier Li Qiang's Visit on Sunday
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The meeting will be Chinese Premier Li Qiang's first visit after President Prabowo Subianto took office.
