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Markets 12:30 pm

China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market

The disruptions come as Southeast Asian economies that typically buy Indonesian coal are cranking up...

Sports 12:20 pm

Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni

Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup sco...

Academia 12:12 pm

Why third parties matter in the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict

Under such tense conditions, neutral and trusted actors can play a vital role in facilitating dialog...

Middle East and Africa 11:46 am

Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed

The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end t...

Asia & Pacific 11:31 am

HMS Tamar makes port call in Jakarta

HMS Tamar is forward deployed permanently in the Indo-Pacific region together with sister ship ...

Europe 11:26 am

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Ka...

Academia 11:11 am

Is the Iran war just an energy shock, or a turning point?

Much will depend on the view taken by both consumers and governments, especially in energy-hungry As...

Archipelago 10:48 am

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Two Indonesian domestic workers rescued in Malaysia after alleged abuse by employers

Following YY’s report, a video surfaced showing four individuals, two men and two women, alleg...

Markets 10:13 am

Asian investors take breather ahead of US-Iran talks, Fed decision

Oil prices edged up in early exchanges, a day after plunging more than five percent on optimism for ...

Academia 10:10 am

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Harnessing diaspora potential for sharia economy advancement

Indonesia is sitting on a trillion-dollar opportunity to turn its global diaspora into a powerhouse ...

Sports 09:48 am

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

The Real Madrid superstar notched his team's first goal against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, ...

Archipelago 09:12 am

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Death of family of four while camping caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, police say

Muhamad Ali Munawar, 52, his wife Maghfirah, 43, and their two sons, Bagas Amar Hakiki, 21, and Alvi...

Academia 09:09 am

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When the dollar tests Indonesia’s energy security

Energy and foreign exchange are intrinsically linked, and Indonesia risks falling into a dangerous e...

Archipelago 09:02 am

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Medan court sends man selling 13 kg of pangolin scales to jail

The defendant received a two-year jail term after he was found guilty of selling 13 kilograms of pan...

Markets 09:00 am

Oil slides below $80 on Iran supply prospects

A senior US official said the US will waive sanctions on Iranian oil, under the deal to end the war,...

Society 09:00 am

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Rupiah slide drives up drug costs, burdening chronically ill patients

Tulus Abadi, chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (FKBI), said soaring medicine and vitam...

Academia 08:08 am

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Indonesia’s weakening currency and possible hidden fiscal bill

Whether Rp 18,000 per dollar is the crisis line is not the question. The real danger is the deficit,...

Academia 07:07 am

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Silencing human rights defenders: Southeast Asia’s accountability crisis

Across Southeast Asia, human rights defenders face a tightening noose of physical violence and high-...

Academia 07:00 am

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Analysis: P2SK revision rekindles debate over BI, Patriot bonds

The House of Representatives has approved the Bill on Amendments to Law No. 4/2023 on Financial Sect...

Politics 06:45 am

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Growing discontent with policymaking keeps students on streets

From fuel price hikes to multibillion-dollar government programs, a growing list of grievances has f...

Tech 06:30 am

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Start-up cases test line between failed bets and criminal acts

The case centers on US$25 million in investments made between 2019 and 2023 by BRI Ventures and MDI ...

Editorial 06:06 am

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Another dark chapter

The acid attack against Andrie Yunus is now at risk of becoming another case of justice eluded, prov...

Archipelago 06:03 am

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Police seize Rp 1.8 billion of assets in Riau elephant tusk case

The seized assets included Rp 650 million in cash, an excavator, a Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck, a...

Markets 17 hours ago

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Peace hope brings market rebounds but RI not out of the woods yet

Despite Monday’s turnaround, foreign investors still recorded a net sell of $5.98 million in I...

Asia & Pacific 18 hours ago

US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia

The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in Australia, comes as the United Sta...

Society 19 hours ago

BGN to audit all free meals kitchens before new school year starts

Under its newly installed leadership, the BGN plans to audit all SPPG across the country before the ...

Sports 21 hours ago

Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup rout by Sweden

Lamouchi, the first coaching casualty of the tournament, was appointed in January on a contract unti...

Asia & Pacific 22 hours ago

Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing

"I am willing to continue strengthening our leadership (over our countries' bilateral ties)...

Sports 22 hours ago

Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup': coach

It is the latest logistical nightmare for an Iran squad that arrived at the tournament being co-host...

Asia & Pacific 23 hours ago

Australia declares El Nino in Pacific that could become strongest in decades

Sea surface temperatures in the region exceeded El Nino thresholds and atmospheric indicators all al...

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