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Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

Reelected PM Albanese to visit Indonesia first in 'signal' to region

Albanese said he will travel to Indonesia on May 14, the day after his government is sworn into offi...

Academia 5 days ago

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Beyond inflation: Paving the way for fairer toll road tariffs

When toll roads become increasingly vital to connectivity, reconciling tensions between the interest...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Authorities close the search for missing victims of sunken ferry

The KMP Muchlisa ferry sank on Monday in Balikpapan Bay, East Kalimantan, about 1 kilometer from Pen...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Govt mulls expanding militaristic character training for ‘delinquent' students

Natalius stated that the program could strengthen character building by instilling discipline a...

Academia 5 days ago

Popes have been European for centuries, is it time for one from Africa or Asia?

Why, in a global communion of 1.4 billion faithful, has the modern conclave not looked beyond Europe...

Europe 5 days ago

Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try

Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals ...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Experts call for reform of Indonesia's woeful road safety following fatal crashes

Experts attribute this alarming figure to the lack of critical safety regulations for bus and truck ...

Society 5 days ago

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Prabowo’s school renovation push begins amid chronic problems

As the government embarks upon President Prabowo Subianto’s push for the revitalization of ove...

Academia 5 days ago

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Overhaul of the procurement mechanism for the free meals program

Universal free lunches can reduce social stigma, ensuring all students feel comfortable receiving me...

Academia 5 days ago

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Analysis: Prabowo's remarks at Danantara town hall sparks transparency concerns

President Prabowo Subianto delivered a closed-door address to 1,500 state-owned enterprise (SOE) lea...

Politics 5 days ago

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Politics creep into military ranks

A recent attempt to reshuffle top Indonesian Military (TNI) officers, which was followed almost...

Academia 5 days ago

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The real monarchs of the republic

What if the real threat to democracy in Indonesia lies elsewhere? Not in the palaces of monarchs lon...

Economy 5 days ago

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Millions still without jobs despite drop in unemployment

The latest BPS report indicates that unemployment fell to a record low of 4.76 percent in February, ...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

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Indonesia calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint amid escalated conflict

The Foreign Ministry advises Indonesian nationals living in India and Pakistan to remain alert and a...

Editorial 5 days ago

Protect the press

As if the decline in press freedom in Indonesia were not already difficult enough for journalis...

Society 5 days ago

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Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs

Global tech giants control ‘over 75 percent of ads’ in Indonesia, putting local media fi...

Companies 6 days ago

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Govt courts Bill Gates for Danantara board to anchor philanthropy push

The Gates Foundation has pitched a strategic collaboration with Danantara Trust, the philanthropic a...

Entertainment 6 days ago

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page sued by composer of 'Dazed and Confused'

Its epic guitar riffs and complex drum work made the song an enduring show stopper for one of the mo...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

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Prabowo receives letters of credence from eight new foreign ambassadors

President Prabowo Subianto has received letters of credence from eight new foreign ambassadors in a ...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

Dozens killed as India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades

At least 38 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 26 civilians were killed by the Indian strik...

Society 6 days ago

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Government forms anti-extortion task force

According to the senior security minister, the new task force is part of a governtment clampdown on ...

Politics 6 days ago

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Ex-Pertamina director Nicke questioned in fuel import graft case

Former Pertamina president director Nicke Widyawati was among 12 witnesses questioned by AGO investi...

Society 6 days ago

Bill Gates says AI key for health, education innovation in meeting with Prabowo

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said artificial intelligence will play a key role in unlocking new t...

Regulations 6 days ago

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Govt bends local content rule to lowest level to spur domestic buys

Under the new rule introduced late last month, state institutions are permitted to buy domestic prod...

Europe 6 days ago

World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024, says IEA

Record fossil fuel production kept planet-heating methane emissions near historic highs last year, t...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting

Several Asian airlines said on Wednesday they were re-routing or cancelling flights to and from Euro...

Jakarta 6 days ago

Indonesia's silvermen beg to make ends meet

On a rainy day in Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver&quot...

Economy 6 days ago

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Retailers push for cash transfers to boost household spending

Retail industry representatives have urged the government to hand out shopping vouchers to consumers...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows to 'settle the score'

India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier on Wednesday, after New ...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland

Senior US and Chinese officials will travel to Switzerland later this week to kickstart stalled trad...

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