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Asia & Pacific

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centers use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.

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Cheap drones redefine energy security risks

Lessons from the battlefields of Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East have shown how unmanned aircraft can evade traditional air defenses, turning oil refineries, power stations, export terminals and pipelines into prime targets. ...

56 minutes ago
Regulations premium

Coretax to be central tax administration system from July: Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry has announced that the capacity of the Coretax platform will be expanded gradually this month to handle all tax-related matters, in an aim to enable better oversight, data accuracy and administrative effectiveness, as well as to increase taxpayer confidence. ...

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Beyond the World Cup: Argentina, Indonesia cherish 70 years of ties

As Argentina defends its World Cup title in 2026, a deeper milestone takes center stage: celebrating 70 years of an enduring, cross-continental partnership with Indonesia that extends far beyond the soccer pitch.

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Jakarta premium

52 percent of Jakarta Schools located near heavy metal-contaminated sites: study

Schools in the wealthiest neighborhood quintile were 49 times more likely to be near documented contaminated sites than those in the poorest areas, as industrial activity and affluent communities often overlap in urban areas.

2 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trial of potential Ebola antiviral under way, says WHO

The first clinical trial is under way of an antiviral drug's effectiveness in people exposed to the deadly Ebola strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the WHO said Tuesday.

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Economy

US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting

US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June as energy costs fell on a temporary easing of the US-Iran war, government data showed Tuesday, but renewed hostilities could stoke price pressures.

2 hours ago
Society premium

Ministry pushes to end open garbage dumping in landfills

Nearly 300 regional administrations have received administrative sanctions from the Environment Ministry for operating their landfills using an open dumping approach, leaving the garbage unprocessed.

2 hours ago
Europe

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.

2 hours ago
Academia premium

How Indonesia can sustain growth amid a post-crisis Middle East

As the Middle East forcedly rewires its economy and security amid conflict, Indonesia faces an urgent wake-up call to overhaul its own structural vulnerabilities before its demographic window slams shut.

2 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump resumes Iran port blockade, threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, in the latest US escalation of the conflict.

3 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Pertamina, Boeing explore opportunities to develop Indonesia’s SAF ecosystem

PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for developing Indonesia's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem as part of efforts to support the decarbonization of the aviation sector and accelerate the country's transition toward net-zero emission (NZE).

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Two N. Sumatra police officers arrested for running drugs network

Samosir Police in North Sumatra have arrested and named two of its own officers suspects for allegedly running a drugs distribution ring following the seizure of 5.5 grams of sabu (crystal methamphetamine).

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Sports

From tears to The Open, Fifa Laopakdee’s links golf journey comes full circle

As the first Thai person to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship last October, where he defeated Japan’s Taisei Nagasaki in a playoff, Fifa earned precious exemptions into the Masters in April and The Open, which starts Thursday.

3 hours ago
Academia premium

The mother of all economic shocks is Chinese mercantilism

The latent bias that leads analysts to place the US at the center of the global economy has caused many to overlook just how game-changing Chinese mercantilism has been.

3 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Living near geothermal sites: Women bear the greatest impact

A year-long Magdalene investigation across three geothermal regions in Indonesia found that environmental changes, health concerns and declining livelihoods have placed the heaviest burden on women.

4 hours ago
Sports

Spain deliver World Cup masterclass against France to reach final

Shell-shocked France could not find a way back into the match despite their wealth of attacking riches on a bitterly disappointing day for the two-time winners.

4 hours ago
Academia premium

The hidden costs of Indonesia's B50 biodiesel revolution

Indonesia’s ambitious B50 biodiesel mandate promises total energy independence, but a volatile mix of surging food costs, environmental degradation, and fiscal strain could turn this historic experiment into a costly economic gamble.

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Politics premium

House presses ahead with asset forfeiture bill, dismisses rejection claims

The House of Representatives reassured that discussions on the long-awaited asset forfeiture remain ongoing, dismissing online claims that lawmakers had rejected the proposed legislation, as they continue public consultations on the bill.

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Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia, Vietnam aim to increase trade, investment by 2028

Key priorities in the agreement include cooperation in science and technology as well as investment in agricultural technology, education and the strengthening supply chains for electric vehicle batteries.

5 hours ago
Academia premium

Why EV makers choose Vietnam, not nickel-rich Indonesia

Indonesia’s vast nickel wealth won’t save its green industrial ambitions if volatile regulations and a severe high-tech skills deficit keep driving global EV giants straight into the arms of Vietnam.

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Opinion premium

Analysis: SOE governance reform faces a major test at Pos Indonesia

Pos Indonesia, the country's oldest state-owned enterprise (SOE), has come under renewed scrutiny following the resignation of its president director, Daud Joseph, after only three months in office. His departure was followed by allegations of governance irregularities, including suspected manipulation of the company's financial statements, prompting state asset fund Danantara to launch an audit. The episode underscores the persistent weaknesses in SOE governance that have contributed to the sector's underperformance for years.

6 hours ago
Politics premium

AGO, police close ranks after graft probe tensions

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the National Police sought to project unity amid speculation over strained relations sparked by overlapping high-profile corruption cases, though observers warn the apparent thaw could come at the expense of Indonesia's anticorruption efforts.

6 hours ago
Companies premium

Layoff-free SOE overhaul deemed 'unrealistic'

Experts suggested that workforce reductions would likely be framed as early retirement or voluntary resignation packages accompanied by generous compensation.

6 hours ago
Editorial premium

Dumpster fire no more

The country's recurring landfill disasters demand that we stop fighting fire with fire downstream and finally extinguish the waste crisis at its household source.

7 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Twelve killed in Indramayu after pickup truck collides with two trucks

The vehicle was carrying 17 passengers who were returning after escorting a bride and groom from Cempeh village in Lelea district to Parean village in Kandanghaur district, about 20 kilometers away.

7 hours ago
Politics

Free meals operators protest BGN moratorium on new kitchens

The government was considering a potential budget cut of more than $2 billion with reductions in the number of beneficiaries and kitchen operators. 

17 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran mocks Trump over tolls for Hormuz strait passage

"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is of course too much. We will be fair," Tehran's top diplomat wrote, in a social media post.

19 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran says it struck US air base in Jordan

"You know very well that not only do we not have any enmity with your country, but we also love you, the noble people, who understand the pain and oppression of the Palestinian people more than any other nation," the IRGC said in a statement carried by Fars News.

20 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap

Although firefighters arrived within minutes, a combination of factors proved deadly for many of the people trapped inside the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok.

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Wed, July 15, 2026

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