October 2002
Japan-North Korea Talks Conclude
Japan and North Korea held two days of talks in Kuala Lumpur but failed to reach agreements on key issues, including the nuclear program and…
North Korea Rejects Japan's Request to End Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-29
North Korea has rejected Japan's request to end its nuclear weapons program during diplomatic talks in Kuala Lumpur. This rejection is framed by North Korea…
Scorpion Queen Breaks World Record
Kanchana Khetu, the Scorpion Queen from Thailand, has set a new world record by living for 32 days with 3,400 venomous scorpions. Despite being stung…
Mahathir Mohamad: Muslim Countries Should Use Oil as a Means of Influence
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, urged Muslim oil-producing countries to leverage their oil for greater global influence during a press conference in Pakistan.…
Arrests in Indonesia - 2002-10-16
Indonesian police are preparing to arrest suspects linked to deadly Bali explosions that killed at least 180 people, mostly tourists. President Megawati Sukarnoputri is set…
Emergency Decree in Indonesia to Suppress Militant Groups - 2002-10-16
In response to a deadly bombing in Bali that killed over 180 people, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri has signed an emergency decree to suppress militant…
Security Measures in Southeast Asia - 2002-10-15
Following a deadly attack in Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asian governments are ramping up security in tourist areas. Leaders from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia are…
Malaysia Urges Organization of Islamic Conference to Prevent U.S. Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-13
Malaysia has urged the Organization of Islamic Conference to take action against a potential U.S. military attack on Iraq. Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar called…
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal Handed Over to the U.S. Government by Malaysian Authorities - 2002-10-11
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal, a 24-year-old American citizen accused of terrorism, was handed over to U.S. authorities by Malaysia after his appeal was rejected. He is…
Malaysian Police Arrests American Citizen
Malaysian police have arrested Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal, an American citizen accused of aiding Al-Qaeda. The U.S. government views him as a key figure in a…