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Two months on, fate of Indonesian seafarers held by Somali pirates remains unclear

As the government continues its efforts to free the Indonesian sailors aboard the Honour, one of three vessels currently held by Somali pirates, the father of the ship's captain reported last month that their condition was deteriorating.

4 hours ago
Americas

Supplies run dry in Venezuelan village on edge of quake zone

The United Nations organization will provide around 500,000 tonnes of food to remote areas and the makeshift shelters that have sprung up across the quake zone. ...

5 hours ago
Companies

Boeing sees 'new generation' planes dominating in 2045

Plane manufacturers must build nearly 44,000 new planes over the next two decades to meet new growth and replace older planes, according to Boeing's new annual forecast. ...

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Teenager killed in abandoned illegal gold mine landslide in Riau

The victim was prospecting for gold using a traditional dulang (pan) in an abandoned illegal gold mine when a cliff collapsed and buried the 15-year-old student of a vocational high school.

7 hours ago
Americas

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

Climate experts say rising temperatures have led to drier timber and more wildfires in recent years in Canada, home to some of the world's largest forest landscapes.

8 hours ago
Europe

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' to become UK PM

The 56-year-old Burnham was appointed leader of the ruling Labour party on Friday at the third time of trying, and will replace Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday.

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Let's face it, Myanmar is not ASEAN's problem anymore

Five years of catastrophic failure make it undeniably clear: ASEAN must finally abandon its toothless "Five-Point Consensus" and expel Myanmar’s junta to save its own collapsing institutional credibility.

9 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrike near market kills 8

At least 1,127 Palestinians had been killed since the truce took effect last October, according to Gaza's health ministry.

10 hours ago
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Rempang dispute escalates after BP Batam claims land for Sekolah Rakyat

Villager challenged Batam Free Trade Zone Authority's (BP Batam) unilateral claim that land in Pantai Melayu is managed by the authority and is intended for the ambitious lighthouse Sekolah Rakyat Project.

11 hours ago
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Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

The release of a social media content creator accused over a satirical post has done little to ease concerns over the growing criminalization of government critics, with rights groups warning that his continued status as a suspect reflects an increasingly hostile environment for online free expression in Indonesia.

12 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Jasatama KG Media delivers comprehensive media distribution, digital solutions nationwide

Amid the rapidly evolving media landscape, Jasatama KG Media reaffirms its commitment to providing reliable media distribution and retail services to meet the growing information needs of the Indonesian public.

1 day ago
Sports

France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England must now attempt to summon the remnants of their competitive will and physical reserves for a game that is widely disliked throughout football.

12 hours ago
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Analysis: Weakening competitiveness highlights structural challenges

Indonesia's position in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) continued its downward trend in 2026, falling eight places to 48th out of 70 economies, according to the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking evaluates 70 economies using global, regional and national data, alongside surveys of senior executives. Indonesia's latest decline highlights persistent structural weaknesses and growing fiscal pressures.

12 hours ago
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Are Grab, Gojek drivers entrepreneurs? The govt thinks they should be

The government's proposal to reclassify ride-hailing drivers as microbusiness owners has drawn mixed reactions, with labor unions pushing for employee status, some drivers preferring to remain partners with stronger legal protections and platform operators backing the government’s initiative.  

13 hours ago
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Court revokes direct appointment for mining permits

All parties eligible to manage mining permits, including religious groups and universities, must go through a selection process that is necessary to ensure fairness and equal treatment, according to a Constitutional Court ruling.

13 hours ago
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End street harassment

The state must bridge the gap between its progressive anti-harassment law and the dangerous reality on the streets, so women are not forced to choose between physical fitness and personal safety.

13 hours ago
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‘Where Are We in Time’ reflects a world in flux

Museum MACAN's first exhibition season of 2026 brings together contemporary and historical works that examine how history, memory and power shape the landscapes we inherit, and how we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.

21 hours ago
Americas

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the program or employment in the US.

1 day ago
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Indonesia to store imported 'Russian' crude as national reserves

The government has imported around 770,000 barrels of Russian crude oil, according to a Bloomberg report, though the energy ministry says further verification is necessary to determine the composition and source of the fuel that makes up the so-called Indonesia blend.

1 day ago
Americas

Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference

The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities.

1 day ago
Americas

ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels

In the speech, Trump declassified intelligence that he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing altered the 2020 vote, which he lost.

1 day ago
Americas

Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US

US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, while the Northeast including New York was also experiencing deteriorating air quality.

1 day ago
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Red and White Cooperatives to absorb harvests during price slumps

Since the program’s launch in July last year, President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has added multiple tasks and broadened the cooperatives’ scope of work from grocery stores to managing community oil wells.

1 day ago
Academia

So you want to build your own metals smelter?

The number of barriers to establishing a successful processing business is "vast", according to a joint analysis by consultancy CRU and the World Bank.

1 day ago
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July 15 and Turkey's defining democratic stand

By standing up for its independence and future to confront the coup plotters, our august nation asserted to the entire world that the will of the people can never be subjugated.

1 day ago
Tech

China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai.

1 day ago
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The Shinawatra code in Jakarta and the posturing of Thai power

A power play disguised as diplomacy, the Shinawatra family’s high-stakes meeting with President Prabowo in Jakarta reveals a masterclass in reciprocal politics, leveraging international prestige to reshape Bangkok's domestic power balance while securing vital economic lifelines for Indonesia.

1 day ago
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Tiger mauls another victim in Riau, wildlife agency responds

The traps and cameras were installed to monitor tiger’s movement around the incident location as a mitigation measure.

1 day ago
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Energy volatility is Asia's real stress test

Governments can prepare for persistently high energy prices, but they cannot anticipate every possible market outcome.

1 day ago
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Prabowo’s ASEAN leadership moment

As regional powers gather in Manila, the upcoming ASEAN summit presents a high-stakes test for President Prabowo to silence his critics, reclaim Jakarta's traditional leadership mantle, and break the deadlock over the bloody crisis in Myanmar.

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