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British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

During a raid on Dec. 4, police seized a dark blue pickup truck labeled "Bang Bus" that reportedly had been untaxed since 2023 and had allegedly been illegally repainted from white to blue without re-registration.

59 minutes ago
Middle East and Africa

US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year

More than 25 countries are expected to send representatives to the conference, which will include sessions on the command structure and other issues related to the Gaza force, according to United States officials. ...

1 hour ago
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Four arrested for allegedly stealing radioactive scrap metal in Cikande

More than 1,130 tonnes of contaminated scrap metal were stored at the steel melting plant PT Peter Metal Technology (PMT) after the government detected widespread radioactive pollution in the area and carried out decontamination measures. ...

2 hours ago

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Women bear brunt of Sumatra floods as basic needs remain unmet

The lack of privacy poses serious difficulties for women, especially breastfeeding mothers, while access to menstrual supplies remains one of the biggest challenges of the crisis.

2 hours ago
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East Java boarding school head gets 20 years, chemical castration for sexual abuse

Despite being in effect for nearly a decade, chemical castration remains a rare sentence, even for offenders who qualify under the law.

3 hours ago
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State funding for collapsed Sidoarjo ‘pesantren’ under scrutiny

The government has begun rebuilding the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school (pesantren) in Sidoarjo, East Java, even as public criticism mounts over the use of state funds to reconstruct the privately run institution, whose prayer hall collapsed in late September, killing more than 60 students.

3 hours ago
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Govt threatens sanctions for tech firms in upcoming social media ban

The Communications and Digital Ministry is preparing a ministerial regulation that would stipulate detailed provisions on punishments for tech companies found violating a prohibition on social media for children.

4 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Proposed renewable rule change spark concerns of coal expansion

Indonesia's draft revision of its renewable energy regulation has raised concern that the government is backtracking on its energy transition commitments. Rather than accelerating the shift to clean energy, critics say the revision to Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 112/2022 on Accelerating the Development of Renewable Energy for Electricity Procurement would open the door to more coal-fired power plants (CFPPs). The move risks derailing Indonesia's net-zero emissions (NZE) target and reinforces perceptions that the Prabowo Subianto administration prioritizes energy security over transition efforts.

5 hours ago
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Tote-and-tumbler trap: A new cycle of “green” overconsumption

Items once promoted to reduce waste are now collected, displayed and replaced at a pace that mirrors the very overconsumption they were meant to counter.

5 hours ago
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Police defy court order on double jobs

A recently-signed National Police chief internal decree paves the way for active officers to sit in civilian positions in 17 ministries and state institutions without resigning or retiring from the force, despite a recent Constitutional Court ruling banning them from doing so.

5 hours ago
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Pollution is not 'new normal'

Jakartans must take the lead in controlling the city's air quality instead of waiting for an official response, especially after alarming reports showing that pollution is seeping into our homes at higher, more dangerous levels than in the air outside.

6 hours ago
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Air Force sends more than 400 tonnes of logistics for disaster-struck provinces

So far, the Indonesian Air Force has deployed 23 transport aicraft and helicopters to help aid distribution in areas affected by natural disasters in the northern part of Sumatra.

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Asia & Pacific

Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections

The dissolution comes as fighting stemming from a decades-long territorial dispute over ancient temples has flared again on the border with Cambodia, where clashes have killed at least 20 people and displaced around 600,000, mostly in Thailand.

19 hours ago
Environment

Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.

20 hours ago
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Tax office summons wealthiest recalcitrant taxpayers

Tax director general Bimo Wijayanto said the tax office is now in possession of far more complete data than it did in the past, including the data on beneficial owners.

21 hours ago
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Prabowo returns to flood-hit Sumatra after Pakistan-Russia trip

The President said he hoped conditions would stabilize soon so children could return to school, while reminding local people to protect the environment and avoid deforestation.

22 hours ago
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Cleared of contamination, RI shrimp reenters US market

The country has marked a milestone as the first containers of shrimp, certified free of Cs-137, cleared inspections to enter the US this week, ending months of disruption in supplying the seafood industry's largest export market.

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Academia

Europe's second 'China shock' is blessing in disguise

European manufacturers are feeling increasing pressure from a surge of cheap Chinese imports for the second time in two decades.

23 hours ago
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India’s strategic autonomy: A case for moral leadership

The warm recent reception given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir Putin shows the double standards of India, which is trying to build stronger relationships with the West while maintaining its historical ties with Russia.

1 day ago
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Celebrating 75 years of Indonesia–China Relations: The way forward

Creativity is required on how best Indonesia and China can move together to elevate the ties, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the regional security architecture.

1 day ago
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Manias, panics and artificial intelligence

As technology companies push ahead to map the course of AI, sitting on the sidelines may seem safe for now, but taking this option risks losing out in the future.

1 day ago
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Use of elephants in post-flood cleanup in Aceh draws criticism

“Elephants are a protected species. Involving them in heavy post-disaster work puts their safety at risk. Deploying elephants also contradicts conservation principles, which place animal welfare as a priority,” Daniel Johan, a member of House of Representatives Commission IV overseeing agriculture, forestry and fisheries, said.

1 day ago
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Responsible AI: A new pathway for managing disaster risks

The use of AI technologies in times of disaster is promising but it carries real risks, especially if systems make errors or rely on flawed data. 

1 day ago
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Coordinated response key to govt’s disaster handling

Technically, Indonesia doesn’t need to ask for international aid, but it should not reject foreign assistance either in times of emergency.

1 day ago
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Golkar’s proposal for permanent coalition backfires

A proposal to make the coalition supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s administration permanent has backfired on Golkar Party, with coalition members calling it inappropriate while thousands of people are still displaced after deadly floods wreaked havoc on Sumatra.

1 day ago
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Analysis: Final warning to customs office: Reform or be replaced

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has issued a stark ultimatum to the Customs and Excise Directorate General (DJBC): repair its battered reputation within a year or face the possibility of another institutional freeze. The warning puts the future of roughly 16,000 employees on the line. But the deeper question is whether the DJBC can truly rebuild itself or whether this threat simply postpones the next cycle of breakdown and intervention.

1 day ago
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Free meals under renewed scrutiny after van injures 21 at Jakarta school

The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute said the crash was not merely an accident, nor an event that can be attributed to individual error. It reflects chaotic and unprofessional program management that neglects public safety, especially the safety of children.

1 day ago
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Medan Immigration nabs four Sri Lankans in alleged human trafficking syndicate

 The suspects promised victims a job in France at a cost of US$5,000.

1 day ago
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Danantara signs pact for joint investments in Jordan

Danantara has previously inked partnerships with the sovereign wealth funds of Qatar, China and Russia to form a joint investment fund for strategic sectors.

1 day ago
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Central Java, Yogyakarta give assistance to students affected by Sumatra disasters

Yogyakarta provided Rp 1 billion each to the three affected provinces in the northern part of Sumatra.

1 day ago

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Sat, December 13, 2025

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