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Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Post-flood reconstruction ramps up in Sumatra as Idul Fitri approaches

The government is accelerating post-disaster recovery across northern Sumatra after months of slow p...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia still ‘free and active’, Prabowo claims

President Prabowo Subianto has claimed that Indonesia maintains its long-standing “free and ac...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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A bittersweet victory

The acquittal of four activists is a rare victory for Indonesian democracy, but the long battle to p...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Govt steps up vaccination as measles outbreak in Indonesia spreads to Australia

According to the United States’ Global Measles Outbreak Tracker, Indonesia currently has the w...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Rejang Lebong regent marks eighth KPK arrest in 2026

The regent in Bengkulu became the fourth regional head elected in the 2024 regional elections t...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Fitch cuts outlook on Indonesian banks after sovereign warning

Economists say the downward revision could raise lenders’ funding costs and put pressure on sh...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Retail sales pick up in Ramadan despite consumer confidence drop

Respondents to the BI survey believe that sales will remain “relatively stable” in April...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Troops guard Bangladesh depots as fuel crunch hits Asia

Even as governments move to limit the impact on fuel prices, lines have formed at petrol stations in...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?

Here are the death tolls from the war as reported by countries as of March 9, more than a week after...

Warm Takes 2 weeks ago

Sorry for eating: The month of restraint and our urge to control

Ramadan asks us to practice restraint. But somewhere along the way, we started asking everyone else ...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu warns 'we are not done yet' in Iran

"Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny; ultimately, it ...

Companies 2 weeks ago

Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri launch cornerstone collaboration

In a world where travel has become the norm, travelers are continuously searching for an experience ...

Americas 2 weeks ago

Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

The US and Israeli attack on Iran triggered the biggest spike in oil prices since the turmoil f...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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A stronger work ethic won't fix advanced economies

What Merz witnessed in Hangzhou was not the product of longer working hours. It was the result of ma...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Govt may speed up biodiesel, ethanol fuel rollout as oil price soars

The government may accelerate plans to expand the use of biofuel and bioethanol as soaring global oi...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, cam...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Five Iran women soccer players take asylum in Australia

Five players, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from the team hotel under the cover of ...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

Indonesia’s nickel at a crossroads in the EV battery race

As non-nickel EV batteries gain ground globally, the strategy of developing nickel-based batteries i...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Iran war poses 'existential questions' on international rules-based system : EU chief

Von der Leyen stressed that "there should be no tears shed for the Iranian regime".

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Why the world needs the Ocean Impact Summit

As the 2026 Ocean Impact Summit in Bali approaches, the global community faces a critical choice: br...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Monday that Iran's decision ...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as US Presiden...

Society 2 weeks ago

YouTube, TikTok engaging with government on child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high risk" social media accounts for ...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Gig workers’ fight for rights gains momentum from Geneva to Jakarta

The government should know that gig workers want rights equal to most employees and anything less th...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to hit harder

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one liter of oil" to...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Reforming LPG subsidy scheme in uncertain times

As Middle East conflicts drive global price volatility, Indonesia must replace its outdated, "o...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Riau woman dies after allegedly being trafficked to scam compound in Cambodia

According to Susi’s parents, she left the country on Dec. 12, 2025, after accepting an offer f...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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What gold’s relentless rise is telling us about the dollar

As gold surges past $5,200, the "exorbitant privilege" of the US dollar is facing a reckon...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia calls for probe into Hormuz tugboat explosion

Indonesia has called on authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Oman to fully investigate last w...

Jakarta 3 weeks ago

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Deadly Bantar Gebang collapse exposes Jakarta’s decades-long waste mismanagement

At least five people died and four went missing when a massive landslide tore through Bantar Gebang,...

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