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Entertainment 2 weeks ago

Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025

"We try to portray firefighting in the positive light that it deserves. [...] We do hope t...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

South Korea's Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump

Despite their differences, the two US allies rely heavily on Washington to counter China's ...

Sports 2 weeks ago

2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington

Since his return to power, Trump has launched a major crackdown on immigration, but he said it would...

Americas 2 weeks ago

Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US, PM says

Carney noted that the US had recently made clear that it would not impose tariffs on Canadian goods ...

Jakarta 2 weeks ago

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Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?

While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new r...

Europe 2 weeks ago

With no Ukraine peace deal, Trump again threatens Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia was doing everything it could to ...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

WTO panel backs Indonesia on several counts in biodiesel row with EU

Indonesia brought the dispute to the WTO in 2023, alleging that the EU's imposition of duties on...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Central Java cannibal finds new fame as online influencer

Most netizens have responded positively to Sumanto’s online presence, expressing support for h...

Europe 2 weeks ago

Russia rejects Zelensky meeting as diplomatic tension simmers

US President Donald Trump raised expectations for a swift summit between the Russian and Ukrainian p...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia talks business with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit

During his two-day visit to Seoul, Foreign Minister Sugiono met with South Korean Prime Minister Kim...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Measles outbreak hits Sumenep amid declining childhood immunization

Sumenep Health Agency’s Achmad Syamsuri said authorities suspect the recent measles outbreak i...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: Indonesia’s 5.12% Q2 growth defies forecasts, fuels skepticism

The economy expanded 5.12 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the second quarter, defying expectations of ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Generous housing perks for lawmakers clash with public hardship

The House of Representatives has come under scrutiny after granting its members a Rp 50 million (US$...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Deputy minister allegedly forces workers to pay exorbitant fees for licenses

Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan allegedly received at least Rp 3 billion (US$183...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

Talking clean energy into existence

The best place to start realizing clean energy would be to finally pass a long-delayed bill on new a...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Concert pullouts signal sponsorship, spending strains

Experts point to waning interest from corporate sponsors, especially SOEs that have “real...

Art & Culture 2 weeks ago

Youth-led roomforlit launches cultural dialogue to expand literacy efforts in Indonesia

A study by Central Connecticut State University ranked Indonesia 60th out of 61 in literacy, besting...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Bone regency postpones property tax increase as discontent spreads across country

Home Minister Tito Karnavian said regional heads have the authority to increase land and building ta...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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US radioactive material alert halts work at Indonesian shrimp exporter

BMS Foods says it has suspended all production and shipments to the United States pending investigat...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said the famine was entirely preventable, saying food could not get throug...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Oil tycoon Riza Chalid named money laundering suspect

As part of the money laundering investigation, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) seized luxu...

Art & Culture 2 weeks ago

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NYALA: Java war and the impact on contemporary artists

Two centuries on, Prince Diponegoro’s legacy lives on in a Galeri Nasional show linking past r...

Table Setting 2 weeks ago

The Odd Sunday Brunch at COPA: A fiesta of flavors for the fun folk

Every odd Sunday, COPA turns an ordinary brunch into a three-hour fiesta of meats, mimosas and more....

Tech 2 weeks ago

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Crypto industry pushes for a rupiah-backed stablecoin

One of the key arguments for stablecoin adoption is its potential to reduce remittance costs for Ind...

Academia 2 weeks ago

How Muslims are powering environmental action across the world

In a time of mounting ecological challenges, all sources of wisdom are vital – including Islam...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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The new face of poverty: Digital exclusion deepens gender inequality

The digital divide is a major contributor to the feminization of poverty in Indonesia, especially wh...

Culture and Entertainment 2 weeks ago

Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death

Kristo Imanuel didn’t expect this film to be made. But now that it is, it might be doing exact...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Police arrest convicted serial killer in double murder case

Following Ibin’s instructions, NAT and MR went to a stone quarry in Warungpiring, Pemalang Reg...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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The nickel dilemma: A false binary between geopolitical power and a just transition

To promote the nickel-based EV battery industry Indonesia needs to cut bureaucratic layers and chann...

Markets 2 weeks ago

Asian shares choppy, dollar steady as traders await Powell speech

Stocks in Asia edged higher in a shaky start on Friday as anxious traders awaited a speech from Fede...

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