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Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call

The reported bombing by Thai military came after Trump said Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had ag...

Archipelago 1 month ago

British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

During a raid on Dec. 4, police seized a dark blue pickup truck labeled "Bang Bus" that re...

Middle East and Africa 1 month ago

US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year

More than 25 countries are expected to send representatives to the conference, which will include se...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Four arrested for allegedly stealing radioactive scrap metal in Cikande

More than 1,130 tonnes of contaminated scrap metal were stored at the steel melting plant PT Peter M...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Women bear brunt of Sumatra floods as basic needs remain unmet

The lack of privacy poses serious difficulties for women, especially breastfeeding mothers, while ac...

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East Java boarding school head gets 20 years, chemical castration for sexual abuse

Despite being in effect for nearly a decade, chemical castration remains a rare sentence, even for o...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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State funding for collapsed Sidoarjo ‘pesantren’ under scrutiny

The government has begun rebuilding the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school (pesantren) in Sidoarjo, ...

Society 1 month ago

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Govt threatens sanctions for tech firms in upcoming social media ban

The Communications and Digital Ministry is preparing a ministerial regulation that would stipulate d...

Academia 1 month ago

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Analysis: Proposed renewable rule change spark concerns of coal expansion

Indonesia's draft revision of its renewable energy regulation has raised concern that the govern...

Economy 1 month ago

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Tote-and-tumbler trap: A new cycle of “green” overconsumption

Items once promoted to reduce waste are now collected, displayed and replaced at a pace that mirrors...

Politics 1 month ago

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Police defy court order on double jobs

A recently-signed National Police chief internal decree paves the way for active officers to sit in ...

Editorial 1 month ago

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Pollution is not 'new normal'

Jakartans must take the lead in controlling the city's air quality instead of waiting for an off...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Air Force sends more than 400 tonnes of logistics for disaster-struck provinces

So far, the Indonesian Air Force has deployed 23 transport aircraft and helicopters to help aid dist...

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections

The dissolution comes as fighting stemming from a decades-long territorial dispute over ancient temp...

Environment 1 month ago

Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than ...

Regulations 1 month ago

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Tax office summons wealthiest recalcitrant taxpayers

Tax director general Bimo Wijayanto said the tax office is now in possession of far more c...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Prabowo returns to flood-hit Sumatra after Pakistan-Russia trip

The President said he hoped conditions would stabilize soon so children could return to school, whil...

Economy 1 month ago

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Cleared of contamination, RI shrimp reenters US market

The country has marked a milestone as the first containers of shrimp, certified free of Cs-137, clea...

Academia 1 month ago

Europe's second 'China shock' is blessing in disguise

European manufacturers are feeling increasing pressure from a surge of cheap Chinese imports for the...

Academia 1 month ago

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India’s strategic autonomy: A case for moral leadership

The warm recent reception given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir...

Academia 1 month ago

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Celebrating 75 years of Indonesia–China Relations: The way forward

Creativity is required on how best Indonesia and China can move together to elevate the ties, thereb...

Academia 1 month ago

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Manias, panics and artificial intelligence

As technology companies push ahead to map the course of AI, sitting on the sidelines may seem safe f...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Use of elephants in post-flood cleanup in Aceh draws criticism

“Elephants are a protected species. Involving them in heavy post-disaster work puts their safe...

Academia 1 month ago

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Responsible AI: A new pathway for managing disaster risks

The use of AI technologies in times of disaster is promising but it carries real risks, especially i...

Interview 1 month ago

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Coordinated response key to govt’s disaster handling

Technically, Indonesia doesn’t need to ask for international aid, but it should not rejec...

Politics 1 month ago

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Golkar’s proposal for permanent coalition backfires

A proposal to make the coalition supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s administration perman...

Academia 1 month ago

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Analysis: Final warning to customs office: Reform or be replaced

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has issued a stark ultimatum to the Customs and Excise Directo...

Jakarta 1 month ago

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Free meals under renewed scrutiny after van injures 21 at Jakarta school

The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute said the crash was not merely an accident, nor an event that ca...

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Medan Immigration nabs four Sri Lankans in alleged human trafficking syndicate

The suspects promised victims a job in France at a cost of US$5,000.

Companies 1 month ago

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Danantara signs pact for joint investments in Jordan

Danantara has previously inked partnerships with the sovereign wealth funds of Qatar, China and Russ...

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