A scavenger walks in front of burning garbage at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang regency, Banten, on July 4, 2026.`

Hundreds still sheltering as fire blazes at Tangerang landfill

The local disaster agency reported at least 331 people suffered from acute respiratory infections following intense exposure to toxic fumes from waste burned in the past 10 days.

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Ministry’s partnership with CMA, WCS helps protect wildlife

The partnership has supported operations to secure 957 animals from illegal trade networks, of which 770 have already been released back into their natural habitats.

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Press groups defend copyright proposal after Google pushback

Press groups have renewed calls to recognize journalistic works under Indonesia’s Copyright Law after Google criticized a proposed amendment, arguing that stronger legal protection is needed to safeguard publishers’ and journalists’ economic rights as generative artificial intelligence transforms the news industry.

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A demonstrator holds a banner reading “Save democracy” on March 20, 2024, during a protest in Aceh’s provincial capital Banda Aceh alleging fraud in the 2024 general election.

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Indonesia’s democracy problem is not backsliding, but weak foundations

To fix Indonesia's weak democratic foundations, the country needs to undergo a total reform of its political system through a rewrite on the 1945 Constitution as well as a shift to parliamentary administration, as suggested by scholars.

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Seven foreigners detained in North Sumatra over alleged online dating scam operations

The syndicate allegedly operated through various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Threads, where members used fake identities to approach and deceive victims overseas.

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A Red and White Cooperative is seen nestled on July 6, 2026, just below the top of a mountain at the Stone Garden tourism site and conservation area in Gunungmasigit village, Cipatat district in West Bandung regency, West Java. The KDMP location is one of the strangest locations for one of President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious lighthouse projects, despite a hefty daily net profit target of Rp 2.74 million (US$152)

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Government's Red and White cooperatives built in odd locations despite high profit target

Some Red and White Cooperatives are built in strange locations, despite a hefty daily net profit target of Rp 2.74 million (US$152) for one of President Prabowo's ambitious lighthouse projects.

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Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni delivers a press statement on Feb. 3, 2025, after meeting President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace.

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Forestry minister in hot seat following alleged bribery attempt

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into whether or not the alleged bribe attempt involving Forestry Minister Raja Juli is linked to the ongoing probe into graft suspect Suhardiman Amby, the regent of Kuantan Singingi in Riau province.

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