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Asia & Pacific

Timor Leste declares week of mourning for ex-president Guterres

The 71-year-old served as president from 2017 to 2022, capping decades of involvement in the political and armed struggle that led to the independence of the small Southeast Asian nation.

1 hour ago
Europe

Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, Burnham favourite to take over

Veteran politician Andy Burnham, who secured a return to parliament just last week, appeared poised to succeed Starmer after would-be rival Wes Streeting offered him his support. ...

1 hour ago
Politics premium

Military prosecutors forgo appeal in activist acid attack case

Military prosecutors have opted not to challenge what critics describe as the lenient sentences handed down to four Indonesian Military (TNI) Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) personnel convicted over the acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus, despite appeals filed by the men themselves. ...

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The Latest

Asia & Pacific

Philippine school shooting kills three teens, wounds seven

The two alleged shooters, aged 15 and 14, had fired "randomly" inside San Jose National High School, police Lieutenant Evalyn Diaz told AFP of the violence that sent terrified students running for cover.

5 hours ago
Europe

UK's Starmer expected to set out exit timetable as Burnham waits in the wings

Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain's chaotic politics, one source said the prime minister had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest.

5 hours ago
Regulations premium

Govt plans to limit outsourcing to four service categories

The deputy manpower minister has confirmed that the government is working on a revision of Manpower Ministerial Regulation No. 7/2026 that would reduce the number of service categories eligible for outsourcing from six to four.

5 hours ago
Markets

Crude prices drop after 'positive' US-Iran talks

Traders remain in buoyant mood after news that the two foes had paused their conflict, which had sent energy costs soaring and stoking inflation, sending shivers through the global economy.

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Major Japanese auto factories set sights on relocation from Indonesia

Said Iqbal, special presidential advisor for employment and workers’ welfare, stated those companies located in Pasuruan and Mojokerto, East Java, referred to them only by the initials PT J and PT S.

6 hours ago
Sports

Salah revels in central role to help Egypt make their World Cup mark

After an underwhelming final season at Liverpool by his own lofty standards, the 34-year-old Salah has responded impressively on the global stage, registering a goal and two assists in two matches at this tournament.

7 hours ago
Europe

'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war

The teams led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf opened talks Sunday, as part of a two-month negotiating period set out under a preliminary deal agreed last week.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Gulf exporters' quest to bypass Hormuz will reshape the region

The Iran war exposed the dangers of relying on a single chokepoint for vital oil and gas exports, leaving Gulf governments with a clear strategic imperative: diversify, at all costs.

8 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.

9 hours ago
Academia premium

No such thing as free lunch: Hidden cost of Indonesia’s food system

While food may appear affordable in supermarkets or politically attractive like the free nutritious meals program or food self-sufficiency campaign, the true costs are often hidden.

9 hours ago
Warm Takes

Jakarta: A city of stations, a city of selves

Jakarta's train stations don't just take you places, they make you someone different at each stop.

9 hours ago
Academia premium

Indonesia as the missing partner in Pacific development

A more structured trilateral framework involving Indonesia, Australia and Pacific Island countries would likely be more effective than fragmented bilateral efforts.

10 hours ago
Academia premium

How (not) to conserve tropical forests

Tropical countries face opportunity costs when conserving forests, so it falls on northern countries to compensate them for conservation efforts that benefit everyone.

11 hours ago
Markets

Dollar firms as cracks emerge in peace deal, shipping through Hormuz drops sharply

The dollar was firm on Monday as uncertainty clouded a tentative US-Iran peace deal following threats from President Donald Trump to restart the war in the Middle East and Tehran's announcement it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.

12 hours ago
Academia premium

Purbaya faces test of credibility and fiscal management

The problem for Purbaya is not the policy itself. The problem is the communication surrounding it.

12 hours ago
Politics premium

Ex-minister Roy Suryo detained for defamation in Jokowi’s diploma case

The Jakarta Police have detained former youth and sports minister Roy Suryo and health activist Tifauzia “Tifa” Tyassuma over alleged defamation linked to the case of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s contested university diploma, marking a major escalation in the long-running controversy.

12 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Dry season brings out the worst in Jakarta's air quality

Residents are suffering from respiratory problems amid deteriorating air quality in Jakarta as the city braces for the approaching El Niño.

13 hours ago
Academia premium

US-Iran agreement: A deal built on mutual exhaustion

The document's operational core, per leaked accounts of its 14 points, is narrow.

13 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Who should pay for Greater Jakarta’s public transit

After more than two decades without a fare increase, the Jakarta administration is once again debating whether it is time to raise Transjakarta ticket prices. As passenger numbers continue to surge and operating costs outpace revenue growth, maintaining the current flat fare of Rp 3,500 (20 US cents) is becoming increasingly difficult. Yet the debate extends beyond whether passengers should pay more. It also raises a broader question: Should Jakarta alone continue subsidizing a service that increasingly benefits commuters from across Greater Jakarta?

13 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Batam tax status entices cigarette smuggling into Indonesian customs area

Cigarettes produced in the Batam, Bintan and Karimun Free Trade Zone (FTZ) are not required to have a tobacco products excise (CHT) if consumed inside the FTZ, leading to much cheaper cigarette prices when compared to those produced inside the Indonesian customs area.

13 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Jakarta's birthday gift to all, free public transportation, tourism spots

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has decided to offer free public transportation and tourism spots under its management to celebrate the city’s 499th anniversary for three days on Monday, and June 27 and 28 to all Indonesians, and not simply Jakarta residents.

14 hours ago
Jakarta premium

As the capital approaches 500 years, Jakartans long for a seamless transit city

Jakarta remains marred by longstanding mobility problems, even as the capital turns 499 years old on Monday.

14 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Active, retired Army soldiers among suspects in N. Sumatra death

Labuhanbatu Police have handed over the dossier of an active Indonesian Army personnel to the Military Police Sub-Detachment I/1-2 Rantauprapat. 

14 hours ago
Editorial premium

499 years of Jakarta

For all its progress, however, Jakarta continues to struggle with the consequences of its rapid urban growth.

14 hours ago
Companies

Local student empowers neurodiversity community by improving access to quality education

Ryan Angouw, founder of MagnaMinds, continues to advocate for neurodivergent students across Indonesia as he advances his mission to create a safe space and inclusive education for all.

20 hours ago
Europe

Dutch Prime Minister makes formal apology to Moluccans

Many Moluccans, from the so-called "spice islands" in eastern Indonesia, fought for the Dutch colonial army during the post-World War II struggle for independence.

23 hours ago
Economy premium

Rolling blackouts in Java reignite concerns over electric grid

Rolling power outages across parts of Java and Bali over the weekend have disrupted household and business activities, reigniting concerns over the reliability of Indonesia’s electricity system, with experts warning that the situation could persist for up to two more weeks.

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Mon, June 22, 2026

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