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Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

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Indonesia sends condolences to families of Air India crash

The government, through the Foreign Ministry, has extended its sympathies to the families of all tho...

Companies 1 day ago

Rosatom, CNNC to lead consortiums to build nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan

Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom and state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation ha...

Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled

The huge wave of Israeli attacks on Iran's military and nuclear facilities on Friday has cast th...

Americas 1 day ago

Tens of thousands throng US streets against 'king' Trump

Protest organizers expected rallies in all 50 US states, calling them the largest since Trump return...

Archipelago 1 day ago

Australian shot dead in Bali, another wounded

Witnesses said the perpetrators who fled the scene after the attack were speaking in English with a ...

Tech 2 days ago

AI's arrival at work reshaping employers' hunt for talent

Predictions of imminent AI-driven mass unemployment are likely overblown, but employers will seek wo...

Society 2 days ago

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More than 8 million take government’s free birthday checkups

Around two-thirds of people participating in the free birthday health screening are women, according...

Middle East and Africa 2 days ago

UN conference on Palestinian statehood delayed: Macron

"While we have to postpone this conference for logistical and security reasons, it will take pl...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Govt eyes Bali, Labuan Bajo to develop medical tourism industry

Each year, an estimated 1 million to 2 million Indonesians travel abroad for medical treatment, lead...

Asia & Pacific 2 days ago

Thailand, Cambodia meet over border dispute

Officials from the two countries had agreed to resolve the spat at Saturday's meet in the Cambod...

Americas 2 days ago

Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests

Seven hundred Marines, normally used as crack troops in foreign conflictsl, along with 4,000 Nationa...

Sports 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to host fourth round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers

Teams will be divided into two groups of three nations and the winners of each will join Japan, Aust...

Companies 2 days ago

Trump approves Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel

US President Donald Trump approved Nippon Steel's US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel on Friday, ca...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public

The governor is fully behind the draft rule, which includes two types of smoke-free zones and contai...

Americas 2 days ago

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President Prabowo receives call from Trump ahead of Russia visit

President Prabowo Subianto received a 15-minute phone call from United States President Donald Trump...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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US Jet Ski tourist found safe after drifting overnight off Bali

Local fishermen aboard the Duta Lestari 08 spotted the American man, waving and calling for help aft...

Art & Culture 2 days ago

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Jia CURATED 2025: Celebrating evolving perspectives in design, art and culture

Jia CURATED returns bigger than ever, showcasing 70 curated presentations and spotlighting around 15...

Economy 2 days ago

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Batik makers packing in as imitations flood market

Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four yea...

Jakarta 2 days ago

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Daytime hustle forces Jakartans to find joy in nighttime workouts

Exercising in the evening may help improve physical and mental health, but working out too...

Middle East and Africa 2 days ago

Israel, Iran launch more strikes as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran's nuclear program

The above-ground pilot enrichment plant at Natanz has been destroyed, UN nuclear watchdog chief...

Middle East and Africa 2 days ago

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Calls for restraint after Israel strikes Iran

The escalating conflict has drawn massive global attention, given the Middle East’s already fr...

Academia 2 days ago

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Analysis: Govt rolls out stimulus package to bolster consumption

The Prabowo Subianto administration on May 23, 2025, launched a stimulus package aimed at sustaining...

Asia & Pacific 2 days ago

Indonesia to cut contribution to South Korea fighter jet project

Although the two countries agreed on the amount, additional discussions are needed on the payment de...

Editorial 2 days ago

Early school a new burden

Several studies in developed countries such as Singapore and England have shown that ...

Politics 3 days ago

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Prabowo pledges huge judicial pay rise to curb corruption

In a bid to curb deep-rooted corruption in Indonesia’s judiciary, President Prabowo Subianto h...

Middle East and Africa 3 days ago

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Indonesia condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, warns of heightened regional tensions

Indonesia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iran, describing it as an unlawful ...

Regulations 3 days ago

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Prabowo asks Jakarta to shell out half of seawall costs

The seawall development in Jakarta is part of the 500-kilometer Giant Sea Wall megaproject along Jav...

Middle East and Africa 3 days ago

Israel hits Iran nuclear and missile facilities, appears to block retaliation

Six Iranian nuclear scientists were killed, Iranian state media reported. Israel said it was working...

Asia & Pacific 3 days ago

Air India crash survivor says he escaped through broken emergency exit

Ramesh Viswashkumar, who police said was on seat 11A near the emergency exit and managed to escape t...

Tech 3 days ago

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Govt says private investors eye Whoosh extension to Surabaya

Previously, National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Pandjaitan said a plan to extend the high...

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