JAKARTA, Sept 2 — Thousands of Indonesians rallied nationwide on Monday as the military was deployed in Jakarta after six people were killed during protests sparked by anger over lavish parliamentary perks.

NEW YORK, Sept 1 — Jeremy Lin, the Taiwanese-American guard who sparked global “Linsanity” during his breakout 2012 run with the New York Knicks, has announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 15-year career.

SEOUL, Sept 1 — South Korea has halted its military-run radio programme to North Korea in a bid to ease tensions with Pyongyang, the Defence Ministry announced today.

EPPING (Essex), Sept 1 — Hundreds of protesters once again gathered outside a hotel in southern England yesterday, demanding the deportation of foreign offenders as tensions over migrant housing continue to escalate.

NEW YORK, Aug 31 — Jannik Sinner continued his defense of the US Open title yesterday, while Iga Swiatek fought her way into the last 16, and local favorite Coco Gauff secured a thrilling matchup against Naomi Osaka.

HONG KONG, Aug 31 — Starting in January next year, Hong Kong will prohibit drivers from having more than two mobile phones on their vehicle dashboards. This measure is part of the initiative to enhance road safety, as reported by Singapore's CNA.