Scary stories: American-Indonesian writer Nadia Bulkin has loved horror stories ever since she was a child (Courtesy of Nadia Bulkin)

Why Indonesia is a gold mine for horror fans

American-Indonesian author Nadia Bulkin talks about her passion for horror fiction and how her Indonesian roots have influenced her writing.

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'Super Mario' is year's first film to pass $1 billion globally

The video game-based film earned an estimated $40 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period in the United States and Canada for a domestic total so far of $490 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. ...

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‘Basri & Salma’ becomes Indonesia’s first short film to compete in Cannes

The 2023 short film Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy is Indonesia’s first short film to enter the official selection of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. ...

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Britain's King Charles III (C) meets with Ukrainian recruits being trained by British and international partner forces at a site in Wiltshire in south-west England on February 20, 2023.

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Investments, inheritance leave Charles III sitting on a fortune

Queen Elizabeth II bequeathed her son an estimated £360 million ($448 million) upon her death in September last year, boosting Charles's fortune to £600 million, according to an estimate by The Times.

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This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, on April 14, 2023 shows a video played on Tik Tok where the user warns about the return of National Rape Day, a hoax that has resurfaced on TikTok for the second time. The hoax that rape was legal for a day was knocked down by fact-checkers two years ago. But it went viral again this year on TikTok, illustrating what researchers call “zombie“ misinformation. The stomach-churning falsehood that groups of men have declared April 24 as “National Rape Day,“ giving them free rein to commit sexual violence, crept its way to TikTok fame in 2021, sparking alarm in countries including the United States and Britain.

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'Zombie' misinformation: 'Rape Day' hoax resurfaces on TikTok

In a sea of videos, many with millions of views, terrified women declared plans to lock themselves in their rooms all day and men vowed to protect them against imaginary assailants.

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Healthy habits: Gamers and other people who spend long hours looking at a computer screen can develop a variety of health issues, many of which stem from bad posture, not taking breaks looking away from the screen and a lack of regular exercise. (Unsplash/Oppo)

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Gaming can destroy your body: Here's how gamers stay fit and well

People often lose track of time when playing video games, which can lead to health problems. Indonesian doctors are looking at ways to help them avoid developing illness or injury while pursuing their passion.

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All that jazz: BEBOP makes available an extensive music library that is predominantly jazz music. (JP/Felix Martua)

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BEBOP: Indonesia's first Japanese jazz bar

The latest bar in the buzzing Senopati neighborhood puts the jives and the spirits on center stage, providing quality entertainment and late-night invigoration.

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A handout picture released by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on April 27, 2023 shows a statue of Buddha uncovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice, now known as Medinet el Haras, shedding light on the ancient trade ties with India under the Roman empire.

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Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links

A Polish-US mission discovered the statue "dating back to the Roman era while digging at the ancient temple in Berenice", an antiquities ministry statement said on Wednesday.

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Music for Ukraine: British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs live on Feb. 8 during the BRIT Awards 2022 ceremony and live show in London. Sheeran joined other music stars at a televised concert on Tuesday that aimed to raise funds for a Ukrainian humanitarian appeal.

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Ed Sheeran reaches for guitar to defend self in court: report

Sheeran played the basic four-chord progression of his Grammy-winning song, "Thinking Out Loud," denying that it is a copy of Marvin Gaye's 1973 soul classic "Let's Get It On," the New York Times said.

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Variety: Indonesians in the United States have differing opinions regarding gun control. (Unsplash)

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The American Dream: Indonesians in the US talk living alongside gun violence

Indonesian expatriates in the United States voice their concerns about the country’s gun violence, as the ongoing crisis continues to kill and injure dozens weekly in 2023

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Character: Celebrating Indonesia's identity by wearing a sarong (Courtesy of IFC)

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Sarongs are 2023's must-have fashion item

These days, many people proudly wear sarongs in their daily lives.

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Freddie Mercury's private collection to be sold after exhibition

The Queen frontman's collection, which has been left largely untouched at his former west London home in the three decades since his death, will be exhibited publicly in the British capital for a month from August 4.

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In this file photo taken on June 13, 1961 Brazilian striker Pelé, wearing his Santos jersey, smiles before playing a friendly soccer match with his club against the French club of “Racing“, in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris.

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Football great Pele enters Portuguese dictionary as an adjective

On Wednesday, the word "pele" was added to the more than 167,000 words in the Michaelis Portuguese dictionary printed in Brazil.

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Reagan Jackson, Morissa Hall, and Ryan Jackson practice calf roping at the Jackson family's ranch in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on April 15, 2023. Guiding her brown mare around the arena at breakneck speed, 16-year-old Morissa Hall is extremely focused as she attacks the barrel racing course in the eastern US state of Maryland. Tempestt Martin, who grew up nearby in Washington, says she also faced suspicious glances in her early days competing in local rodeo events.
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Black cowgirls gallop on in face of US rodeo stereotypes

The African American cowgirl deftly zig-zags around three barrels, showing off why she is considered -- against the sport's stereotypical whiteness and masculinity -- a rising rodeo star.

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Warlocks: (Left to right) Jordan Rudess, John Myung, John Petrucci and James LaBrie perform on stage during their 2017 tour, in Jogjakarta, in September 2017. (Rajawali Indonesia)

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Dream Theater’s James LaBrie interview: "Heavy metal will always be relevant"

Progressive metal titan Dream Theater’s James LaBrie talks about their 2021 studio album A View From the Top of the World and the 20-minute epic's place in today’s world of instant gratification.

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Serene shore: Likupang Beach is located in North Minahasa regency in North Sulawesi province. (Courtesy of Indonesia Travel)

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Four of Indonesia's best vacation spots for 2023

For anyone who wishes to have joyous memories, wider horizons and a better appreciation for nature and history, 2023 is the perfect time, especially after nearly three years of the excruciatingly restricting pandemic, to go all-out with their upcoming vacations.

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This photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows Masao Maruyama, a Japanese anime producer, posing for photos after an interview with AFP in Tokyo. Japan's powerhouse anime business risks being “overtaken“ by rising Chinese competition because a tilt towards commercialism has stifled local creatives, industry heayweight Masao Maruyama has warned.

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Anime luminary Maruyama warns Japan's top spot at risk

Maruyama, a protege of manga great Osamu Tezuka, said he fears Japan is losing its edge.

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His win: British singer Ed Sheeran performs at the Platinum Pageant in London on June 5 as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations.

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Ed Sheeran copyright trial over Marvin Gaye similarities underway

Industry members are closely following the copyright lawsuit as it could set precedent for protections on songwriters' creations and open the door to legal challenges elsewhere.

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This photo taken on March 25, 2023 shows people attending the 10th Anime Japan, the Japanese animation industry's biggest event, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Getting hit by a truck doesn't sound like anyone's favourite fantasy, but it's an idea central to a Japanese anime genre exploding in popularity.
This photo taken on March 25, 2023 shows people attending the 10th Anime Japan, the Japanese animation industry's biggest event, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Getting hit by a truck doesn't sound like anyone's favourite fantasy, but it's an idea central to a Japanese anime genre exploding in popularity.

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Hit Japan anime genre offers escape, second chances

"Isekai" or "alternative world" anime covers a broad range of storylines in which a character is transported into a new life.

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History through history: Rony Zakaria, a current photographer with ‘The Jakarta Post’, uses a light box in the office library on March 31, 2023 to view negatives taken by the newspaper’s photojournalists in the 1990s. (JP/Radhiyya Indra)

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Marking 40 years of Indonesia's history, in images from the 'Post'

Looking back over 40 years of The Jakarta Post, each photograph captures the emotions behind the country’s events and experiences.

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Socialist heroes: Ordinary men and women were the heroes of socialism, living up to the communist slogan, 'From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs'. (JP/Endy Bayuni)

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Face the past: Indonesia needs an exhibit commemorating the dark side of its history

The Czech Republic’s Museum of Communism prompts the question whether Indonesia could similarly acknowledge its history’s less-glorious moments

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Interesting stories: More genre novels by local authors enjoyed wider recognition in recent years. (Courtesy of Nellaneva)

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Pay attention: Local genre novelists are finally recognized

The public and filmmakers have started to shift their gaze from the more mainstream fiction novels.

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US actress Anya Taylor-Joy attends Universal's “The Super Mario Bros. Movie“ special screening at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, April 1, 2023.

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'Super Mario' fights off 'Evil Dead' to stay on top in N.America

The joint effort of Universal, Nintendo and Illumination studios, now in its third week out, ranks as the year's top movie so far, taking in an accumulated $434.3 million domestically and $437 million internationally.

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Medical staff attend to a patient with acute respiratory issues at the Central Chest Institute of Thailand in Bangkok on April 21, 2023.

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Every breath a struggle, as air pollution harms health in Thailand

An elderly patient lies struggling for breath in a Bangkok hospital as Thailand battles a "drastic increase" in respiratory problems caused by a spike in air pollution.

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(L-R) Chris Evans and Ana de Armas attend the Apple Original Films' “Ghosted“ New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on April 18, 2023 in New York City.

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Chris Evans 'Ghosted' by CIA agent Ana de Armas in Apple romantic comedy

Chris Evans has taken on the sidekick part in the upcoming movie Ghosted, playing a boyfriend pulled into the adventures of his CIA agent girlfriend, portrayed by Ana de Armas.

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In this Oct. 8, 2016 file photo, Drake performs onstage in Toronto.

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Did the AI Drake song breach copyright?

A viral AI-generated song imitating Drake and The Weeknd was pulled from streaming services this week, but did it actually breach copyright as claimed by record label Universal?

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In this file photo taken on April 26, 2013 Bangladeshi volunteers and rescue workers conduct rescue operations 60 hours after the Rana Plaza garment building collapsed in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.

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Sweat shops: textile industry's dark side

The deadly consequences of fast fashion were spotlighted a decade ago after 1,138 people were killed when the nine-storey Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh.

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Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing

Twitter began the mass removal of its blue ticks on Thursday, as the symbol previously used to signify a verified account vanished from users including the Pope, Donald Trump and Justin Bieber.

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Leading lady: Model-turned-actor Lutesha made waves with films such as 'The Big Four' and 'Dear David'. (Courtesy of Persona Management)

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Female rising stars celebrate R.A. Kartini's legacy and define 'emancipation'

Four rising public figures pay tribute to the enduring original female icon.

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The SpaceX Starship lifts off from the launchpad during a flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on April 20, 2023. The rocket successfully blasted off at 8:33 am Central Time (1333 GMT). The Starship capsule had been scheduled to separate from the first-stage rocket booster three minutes into the flight but separation failed to occur and the rocket blew up.

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SpaceX Starship, world's biggest rocket, explodes during first flight test

The uncrewed rocket disintegrated four minutes after successfully blasting off at 8:33 am Central Time (1333 GMT) from Starbase, the SpaceX spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas.

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