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A motorcyclist rides past an election campaign banner on Dec. 9, 2025, in Nawnghkio, Shan state, ahead of the first phase of Myanmar’s general election set to take place on Dec. 28.
A motorcyclist rides past an election campaign banner on Dec. 9, 2025, in Nawnghkio, Shan state, ahead of the first phase of Myanmar’s general election set to take place on Dec. 28.`
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Myanmar’s vote and the real contest in the north

Rather than the national polls, the outcome of the ongoing dynamics in Upper Myanmar between the KIA and the junta is a better political barometer for the country's course next year.

3 days ago
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Christmas 2025 message: Saving the nation, starting from the dinner table

The Christmas 2025 theme as declared by the PGI and the KWI urges reflection on the state of Indonesian families and how "saving" them is inherently linked to the republic's future.

4 days ago
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Celebrating Christmas amid ecological disaster

In celebrating Christmas, Christians are invited to demonstrate concern for the Earth rather than adding to its burdens through environmentally unfriendly celebrations.

4 days ago

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Turning Indonesia’s mounting waste into watts

Through the waste to energy initiative, Danantara will provide the investment, while the state utility company, PLN, will handle the electricity generated. 

4 days ago
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Are our labs equipped to achieve cervical cancer screening targets?

Out of the 386 regencies and mayoralties targeted by the Health Ministry, fewer than half are estimated to have public health laboratories currently capable of processing PCR-based HPV DNA tests to detect cervical cancer.

4 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.

1 month 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.

7 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.

9 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago
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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.

1 month ago
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The Gramercy Phase 2 fulfil demands of modern and refined lifestyle

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also enhance the quality of life they aspire to.

3 months ago
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Cockfighting livestreams thrive in Philippines despite ban and murders

Since the e-sabong ban was initiated, the country's telecoms commission has blocked more than 6,800 e-sabong websites.

4 months 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.

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CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure

WBD has urged shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, in favor of a deal offered by streaming giant Netflix.

1 week ago
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LA police probe 2 deaths at director Rob Reiner's home as apparent homicide

The LAPD gave no details about the identities of the two deceased individuals. But a Los Angeles Fire Department official told Reuters earlier that a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were found dead at a home in west Los Angeles at an address that public records linked to Reiner.

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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.

2 days ago
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Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK

Learning to light our own fires was one of the great turning points in human history, offering our ancestors warmth, a place to socialise and a way to cook food -- which helped us evolve our unusually big brains. 

2 weeks ago
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An Indonesian Professor's Journey Rethinking Motivation Across Cultures

As Indonesia’s education landscape rapidly embraces digital learning and transformation, educators and researchers are increasingly seeking deeper, culturally grounded insights into what truly motivates students. For Indonesian-born scholar Associate Professor Gregory Arief D. Liem, these questions have shaped a lifelong research mission that contributes to global conversations on student motivation.

2 weeks ago
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Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans win Nobel Prize

Meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, Son, whose SoftBank is a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, described a future in which an advanced AI surpasses humans by a magnitude of 10,000.

3 weeks ago
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The Cognitive Revolution: Bryan Wu makes the case for the future of AI

Imagine, or look back, to the quintessential experience of being a student saddled with an essay assignment.

3 weeks ago
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Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: scientists

The discovery is the latest twist in the tale of human evolution and could even cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species, Australopithecus afarensis, as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

1 month ago
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Comet sparks scientific fascination, online furor over 'alien' origins

Questions on whether the comet could actually be an alien spacecraft are coming from sources as varied as the reality TV star, a member of US Congress and a Harvard researcher, as well as from prominent conspiracy theorists.

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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month ago
people

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.

2 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.

2 months ago
people

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.

2 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.

4 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.

5 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.

1 month ago
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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.

3 months ago
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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”.

4 months ago
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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.

9 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
books

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.

3 weeks 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".

2 months ago
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From novelist to influencer: the many sides to Albert Camus

Winner of the Nobel prize three years before his tragic death in 1960 at the age of 46, Camus has found new admirers in younger generations who love to quote him in rap lyrics and on social media.

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.

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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.

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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.

1 month ago
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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." 

1 month ago
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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.

1 month ago
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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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago

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