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Members of Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) count ballots on Jan. 25 at a polling station in Yangon after the closing of polls in the third phase of Myanmar's general election.
Members of Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) count ballots on Jan. 25 at a polling station in Yangon after the closing of polls in the third phase of Myanmar's general election.`
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Myanmar at 5: Regional responsibility and the price of impunity

Five years on, the 5PC has become a procedural shield rather than a protection mechanism, a failure reflected in consultations that multiply without delivering results.

3 days ago
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Children’s well-being begins with their parents’ decent work

While free meal programs offer a vital safety net, true child welfare is only sustainable when anchored by the dignity and security of a parent's decent work.

3 days ago
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Turning 80,000 new cooperatives into real engines of change

By adopting cooperatives as 'value-chain partners', corporate actors can provide the technical mentorship and quality standardizations that professionalize rural operations. 

3 days ago

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Weaving resilience into the fabric of the ASEAN Community

In 2026, Indonesia is in the position to recalibrate the region’s preparedness and response toward disasters and strengthen the region’s blueprint for a resilient future. 

3 days ago
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American or Chinese exceptionalism?

A big question for American exceptionalism is whether Trump is an aberration or a sign of where the US is headed.

3 days ago
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Some 5.7 tonnes of shrimp contaminated with Cesium 137 disposed

 A total of 494 cardboard boxes, weighing 5.7 tonnes, of shrimp contaminated by Cesium 137 radioactive were destroyed.

2 months ago
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JIHS Hackathon 2025 concludes with breakthrough innovations in Jakarta’s SCBD

Indonesian students showcased their skills and innovative thinking in a recent hackathon, offering solutions to global challenges.

8 months ago
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InterContinental Bali Resort introduces restorative Silent Retreat

In celebrating Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, InterContinental Bali Resort in Jimbaran, is offering the Silent Retreat package that enables guests to embrace a journey of peace, serenity and renewal.

10 months ago
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From commercial to residential, Alam Sutera welcomes 2026 with new real estate offerings

With the new year close in sight, Indonesians are beginning a new chapter to reorganize their priorities. Whether that be finding comfort with their respective families or advancing their careers, new spaces can allow that change as we enter into 2026.

1 month ago
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Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children

The cosmetics industry and parts of the internet have been abuzz since the launch of Rini earlier this month, a beauty company pitched at children as young as three and backed by Canadian actress Shay Mitchell.

2 months ago
style

Saudi opens doors to all Indonesian travelers

Indonesia, home to one of the world’s largest population of young people, is a key strategic market in Saudi’s push to become a global tourism hub.

2 months ago
entertainment

Bad Bunny makes Grammys history with Album of the Year win

The night belonged to Bad Bunny, who earned cheers as he delivered a powerful political message, ripping the nationwide immigration raids that have polarized America.

1 day ago
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Catherine O'Hara, star of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' dead at 71

The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.

3 days ago
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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Bamonte was initially part of The Cure's roadcrew from 1984 before enjoying two stints as a musical member, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard.

1 month ago
science-tech

Galaxy cluster observed forming surprisingly early in universe's history

Observations show an emerging galaxy cluster containing at least 66 potential member galaxies, with a total cluster mass of about 20 trillion stars the size of our sun, dating to about one billion years after the Big Bang event that initiated the universe roughly 13.8 billion years ago.

3 days ago
science-tech

Nipah airport screenings not scientific step to stop spread: Experts

Nipah spreads mainly through products contaminated by infected bats, such as fruit, and can be fatal in up to 75 percent of cases, but it does not spread easily between people.

3 days ago
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'So little we know': In submersibles revealing the deep sea

The OceanXplorer ship boasts labs for genetic sequencing, a helicopter for aerial surveys and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), and two submersibles capable to uncover the improbable life found in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.

1 week ago
science-tech

NASA says targeting ISS medical evacuation for January 14

Details of the medical evacuation, the first in ISS history, were not provided by officials, though they said it did not result from any kind of injury onboard and that the unidentified crewmember is stable and not in need of an emergency evacuation.

3 weeks ago
science-tech

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

The world's most populous nation has flexed its spacefaring ambitions in the last decade with its space program growing considerably, and rivaling the achievements of established powers at a much cheaper price tag.

1 month ago
people

Women in conflict zones turn pain into leadership, study finds

KUTA, Bali — At the 4th Global Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Summit, Dr. Leena Khaled Al-Mujahed of ALFA University College (Malaysia) presented new research arguing that women in conflict zones are not merely victims but agents of change, often converting hardship into leadership.

2 months ago
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Actor Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine

The 37-year-old Bailey said it was a "huge honor" to receive the pop culture accolade previously awarded to stars including Chris Hemsworth and George Clooney.

2 months ago
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Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51

The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer melded genres and opened doors as he stretched the boundaries of Black pop traditions.

3 months ago
people

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction

Combs, 55, was stoic as US District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the 50-month sentence at the end of a day-long hearing in Manhattan federal court.

3 months ago
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Jane Goodall: Crusader for chimpanzees and the planet

Clad in her classic collared shirt and shorts, binoculars in hand, Goodall transformed human understanding of chimpanzees.

4 months ago
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance

The two started dating in 2023 after the singer performed at Arrowhead Stadium - home of the Chiefs.

5 months ago
people

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Hogan's wrestling skills and magnetic personality as a heroic all-American in the ring transformed the sport into mainstream family entertainment, attracting millions of viewers and turning the league into a multi-billion-dollar empire.

6 months ago
health

Shaping future health leaders: inside NUS’s career-ready public health master’s programs

As global health systems adapt to shifting demographics, rising costs and the lasting impacts of COVID-19, the demand for professionals who can navigate both policy and practice has never been clearer. At the National University of Singapore (NUS), two graduate programs, one long-established and one brand new, are preparing students to meet that demand head-on.

2 months ago
health

Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The previously unreported efforts reflect how the $1 trillion global drinks industry is taking on the World Health Organization over its hardening stance that there is no risk-free level of drinking.

4 months ago
health

Maybank Marathon 2025 winners praise race’s challenges, organization

On a sunny Sunday morning on Aug. 24, more than 13,600 runners from 52 countries gathered at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar regency, ready to tackle a challenging yet unforgettable experience at an event popularly known as “the runner’s Eid”.

5 months ago
health

70% of Breast Cancer Cases Detected at Advanced Stage

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

10 months ago
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GESID National Gathering 2024 for the Zero Anemia Initiative

Indonesia, with its abundant natural resources and large demographic, is preparing for its demographic peak in 2045, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its independence.

1 year ago
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Tokyo event brings Gaza's lost kitchens to life through food

A hands-on session in the Japan’s capital invites people to taste Gaza’s heritage through recipes like fogaiyya, its chard substituted with Japanese komatsuna, blending culinary discovery with reflection on a culture facing erasure.

2 months ago
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Hungary's 'master of the apocalypse' Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel

Critically difficult and demanding, his style was described once by Krasznahorkai himself as "reality examined to the point of madness".

3 months ago
environment

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

Flat-headed cats are among the world's rarest and most threatened wild felines which range is limited to Southeast Asia and they are endangered because of dwindling habitat.

1 month ago
environment

Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.

1 month ago
environment

Wildlife trade body rejects new eel protections

The vote came at a meeting of signatories to the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a 50-year agreement protecting the world's most endangered animals and plants, and regulating trade in 36,000 species.

2 months ago
environment

What did countries agree to at COP30?

In a win for developing countries at COP30, the final agreement "calls for efforts to at least triple adaptation finance by 2035." 

2 months ago
environment

New tech could help COP30's Amazon rainforest protection goals

Using drones to survey land that can be hard to access, a company harnesses AI and other tech to analyze which areas would yield the best returns from restoration in terms of biodiversity, climate and local communities.

2 months ago
environment

The best climate solution for Indonesia lies with its people

Despite the government’s commitment to recognize 1.4 million hectares of new indigenous forest areas between 2025 and 2029, announced ahead of the United Nations Climate Summit (COP30) this month, the target remains far from sufficient, according to an expert.

2 months ago
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Google unveils plan to restart nuclear plant to power AI infrastructure

Under an announcement with electric power company NextEra Energy, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which shuttered in 2020, would return to service in 2029 "to help power Google's growing cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa," the companies said in a joint press release.

3 months ago

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