Tag: claims

Defense minister Subianto claims victory in Indonesia’s presidential election based on early tallies

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday based on unofficial tallies. There was no declaration by electoral officials and his opponents have not conceded. He has held a commanding lead in early, unofficial tallies of the three-way race to lead the world’s third-largest democracy. The 72-year-old […]

With Venezuelan Military on the Move, Country Claims ‘Illegal’ Concessions Are Being Granted on Its Territory

The government of Venezuela accused neighboring Guyana Sunday of granting illegal oil exploration concessions in territory the two nations are disputing. Venezuela said it would reserve the right to take any diplomatic actions necessary. The comments Sunday came after Guyana said Saturday that it has satellite imagery showing Venezuelan military movements near the South American […]