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Sports

Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.

49 minutes ago
Sports

England moving on at World Cup but questions linger

England ground out top spot in Group L after eventually seeing off a stubborn Panama side on Saturday, though Thomas Tuchel's team showed there is further work needed to be true World Cup contenders. ...

1 hour ago
Regulations premium

Govt approves extending Tapera mortgage tenor to 40 years

A plan to extend the tenor of subsidized mortgages from 30 to 40 years has been given the green light as the government continues to explore potential financing schemes for implementation, including a tiered interest rate system for landed houses. ...

2 hours ago

The Latest

Middle East and Africa

US, Iran clash, putting fragile deal under growing strain

Despite the latest flare-up, oil prices have fallen sharply on hopes that traffic through Hormuz would recover. In peacetime, it carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports.

5 hours ago
Economy

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

Countries from Kenya to Indonesia and Bolivia have seen protests in recent weeks linked to energy price hikes and the rising cost of living.

5 hours ago
Economy

Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty

Strategic petroleum releases helped avert a sharper rise in oil prices as a result of the war in the Middle East, but the global economy faces significant downside risks if a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran doesn't hold, IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Friday.

15 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

The removal marks the latest escalation in a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated ​by President Xi Jinping that has seen ⁠scores of senior officials and ​top generals investigated, removed and purged.

22 hours ago
Society premium

Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat's ‘walking shark’ under pressure

The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua are home to the population of the shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti), one of 10 known “walking shark” species discovered worldwide, six of which are mainly found in eastern Indonesian waters.

23 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Indonesia's urea export to Australia boosts Indo-Pacific food security

As part of Indonesia's efforts to strengthen food security and fertilizer supply chains across the Indo-Pacific region, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) has successfully delivered urea to Australia.

1 day ago
Companies

VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with ‌the matter said on Friday, in what could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

1 day ago
Quick Dispatch

Summer sunshine makes way for family-friendly vacations

Family-friendly summer is officially underway while school is out for the season. For those craving some sun and shine, flocking to the Island of the Gods seems like the obvious destination that blends restoration and thrilling events for the kids.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact

The agreement, which includes a pilot effort in which Lebanese soldiers take control of two areas occupied by Israel as well as a process aimed at disarming Hezbollah, is the result of five rounds of talks in the US capital.

1 day ago
Americas

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Frustration mounted over the uneven pace of relief in some of the hardest-hit areas including La Guaira state, where residents and volunteers were still digging through rubble by hand amid shortages of heavy equipment and limited official presence.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Dust fallout chokes Balikpapan residents after Pertamina's new refinery launch

One resident, Dewi, said she had limited outdoor activities and kept her doors and windows shut over the past few days to prevent the dust from entering her home.

1 day ago
Europe

Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves east

Britain, France and Switzerland have baked in record heat in June, and the system was expected to test more records as the heatwave crosses the Rhine River.

1 day ago
Sports

Jubilant Cape Verde set date with Argentina in World Cup round of 32

Many players lingered on the pitch after most of the supporters had exited Houston stadium as they took pictures, draped themselves in flags and absorbed the historic moment for the nation of some 500,000 people.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Medan court sentences girl to five months of counseling for matricide

The verdict is more lenient than what the prosecutor sought, and both the prosecutor and the defendant’s lawyer said they are considering the verdict before deciding on the next legal step.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Pertamax price hike highlights Indonesia’s costly fuel subsidies

The government has finally green-lit the price increase for Pertamax, the widely used nonsubsidized gasoline with research octane number (RON) 92, after months of attempting to shield consumers from rising global oil prices triggered by the United States-Israeli war on Iran, particularly disruptions due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While the move is expected to ease pressure on public finances, it also creates new risks such as consumers shifting to subsidized fuels, increasing the government's subsidy burden.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Prabowo-Jokowi strains surface amid public discontent

Fresh signs of strain have emerged in the relationship between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, as the administration faces mounting public discontent over rising fuel prices and Prabowo’s policies.

1 day ago
Tech premium

Businesses tap TikTok's creator economy to boost sales

Indonesia’s e-commerce market was estimated at US$57.7 billion in GMV in 2025 according to Momentum Works, dominated by Sea Group’s Shopee at 54 percent market share, followed by TikTok Shop at 38 percent.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Lack of early screening leaves color-blind children behind

Experts said early detection of color blindness would help children adapt more effectively, develop their potential and better anticipate future challenges.

1 day ago
Editorial premium

Parks for all

Jakarta’s crowded new parks aren't just a sign of success, they are a stark warning that access to green space must be treated as a basic urban right, not a luxury.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Govt cuts free meals budget further after mounting pressure

The government has decided to scale back President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meal program after growing demands to rethink fiscal priorities amid competing spending needs.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Military drill for Prabowo’s programs costs more lives

The mandatory military-style training for managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s Red and White Rural Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives has claimed two more lives, intensifying calls from lawmakers and civil society groups to review the program.

1 day ago
Society premium

Indonesia on alert after Australia bird flu detection

The detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus in wild birds on mainland Australia has raised concerns across the Asia-Pacific, with experts urging Indonesia to strengthen surveillance and biosecurity to prevent cross-border transmission.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Govt insists Masela gas project on track, construction to begin next year

The government is targeting first production between 2029 and 2030, positioning the field as a cornerstone of national energy security. 

1 day ago
Economy premium

EU, Indonesia eye deeper tech cooperation ahead of IEU-CEPA

Cyprus, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, said enhancing the EU's relationship with Indonesia and ASEAN have been among its priorities.

1 day ago
Academia

Oil slide softens dollar's inflationary bite

When the United States dollar jumps, the rest of the world holds its breath, awaiting the bout of imported inflation that often follows. The sound you hear now, however, may be a collective sigh of relief.

2 days ago
Archipelago premium

Sun bear captured after roaming near Riau village for a month

Sun bears, also known as honey bears, are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting for traditional medicine.

2 days ago
Academia premium

The 5Es of economic growth and their impact on exchange rates (Part 2 of 3)

To safeguard economic sovereignty against foreign currency shocks and exploitative tech monopolies, developing nations must pivot from exporting raw materials to mandating "balanced exports" and reclaiming local control over their digital economies.

2 days ago

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Sat, June 27, 2026

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