Gowa regent faces impeachment threat over graft, marital affairs allegations

The committee is examining three main allegations: suspected corruption in the procurement of free school uniforms under one of Husniah's flagship programs for students in Gowa, an alleged extramarital affair and alleged abuse of authority over the termination of a doctoral scholarship awarded to a local student.

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Two illegal gold miners dead in N. Sumatra landslide, despite crackdown

Mandailing Natal regency has seen numerous landslides killing illegal gold miners in the past few years, despite crackdown against such activities by the North Sumatra provincial administration.

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Anti-LGBTQ regulation fuels fears of criminalization

A presidential regulation classifying "LGBTQ culture” as a nonmilitary threat has drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups, who warn it could provide legal and political justification for further criminalizing the vulnerable minority, while lawmakers and religious groups defend the policy as necessary to “safeguard” national resilience.

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A man fishes on April 24, 2022, at Pasauran beach, Serang, Banten, while Mount Anak Krakatau spews thick smoke into the air.

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Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume 100 meters into the sky

Mount Anak Krakatau has recorded a significant increase in volcanic activity since June 10, following a prolonged period of relative inactivity.

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Passengers walk after disembarking from a TransJakarta bus on July 7, 2026, at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle bus stop in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.

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As living costs rise, proposed Transjakarta fare hike hits a nerve

A proposal to raise Transjakarta bus fares has drawn concern among commuters, who fear even what officials describe as a modest increase would further strain household budgets amid persistent coast-of-living pressures.

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A man holds cage bars in this undated illustration of a prison inmate.

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Bali police deny assault on Algerian tourist held over theft allegations

On Friday, M's lawyer, Florentina, alleged that her client was assaulted by about 10 officers at the Kuta Police station after he refused to disclose where he was staying in Bali during questioning.

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Coordinating Politics and Security Minister Gen. (hon) Djamari Chaniago (center left) talks with Natuna Regent Cen Sui Lan on July 2 upon arrival at Raden Sadjad Air Force Base in Ranai, Natuna, Riau Islands. Djamari was on a two-day trip visiting Natuna regency and Batam city.

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Security minister inspects troops, illegal minerals in Riau Islands

Djamari Chaniago addressed personnel from the three services of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and those of the National Police serving in the border area.

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Hundreds of padlocks to symbolize everlasting love, known as “love locks”, hang from a fence on Makartsteg Bridge over the Salzach River in Salzburg, Austria, in this undated photo.

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Jakarta’s planned 'love lock' bridge sparks debate over infrastructure priorities

The governor's idea to build a "love lock" bridge linking Jl. Rasuna Said and Jl. Kuningan Persada has gotten the side-eye from residents and experts over its apparent mismatch between location and purpose as well as more urgent infrastructure needs that could help urban mobility.

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