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Editorial 3 days ago

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Pressing for an open society

In recent years, we have seen the civic space shrinking, undermining the quality of democracy. The p...

Regulations 3 days ago

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Crackdown on mining permits faces legal scrutiny

A potential lawsuit over halted mining operations could expose the state to fiscal risks reaching te...

Sports 3 days ago

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Indonesia wins ‘historic’ runner-up title at Asian futsal cup

Iran defeated Indonesia in a 5-4 penalty shootout at the final match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 202...

Politics 3 days ago

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KPK nabs judges for bribery on land dispute

Judges with the Depok District Court in West Java allegedly asked for a Rp 1 billion (US$59,266) fee...

Companies 3 days ago

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Danantara steps in as primary funder for new Krakatau Steel plant

Danantara has stepped up to fill the funding gap for a new Krakatau Steel facility at KIEC, which pr...

Americas 3 days ago

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure following mass layoffs

Lewis was criticized for his absence during the layoffs on Wednesday, which the newspaper's form...

Asia & Pacific 3 days ago

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul set the stage for the snap election in mid-December, amid a ragin...

Asia & Pacific 3 days ago

Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

If the coalition of Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party with the Japan Innovation Party, known a...

Companies 4 days ago

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design

The EU said Friday that TikTok needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines ...

Environment 4 days ago

UK zoo says tiny snail 'back from brink' of extinction

The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught s...

Tech 4 days ago

Crypto firm accidentally sends $40 billion in bitcoin to users

According to local reports, Bithumb was meant to send about 2,000 won (US$1.37) to each customer as ...

Americas 4 days ago

Trump signs order preparing for tariffs on Iran's trade partners

The tariff order comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with an American nava...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

US plans meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19: Axios

The meeting is planned to be held at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, the report added,...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

The case in Bangladesh, where Nipah cases are reported almost every year, follows two Nipah virus ca...

Archipelago 4 days ago

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 74

The search for missing victims would continue in West Bandung regency, but with adjustments as it ha...

Archipelago 4 days ago

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Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds

The survey was conducted by direct observation method by following the river flow and using drone fo...

Jakarta 4 days ago

Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono summoned by police over Netflix show

Police said he had been summoned but did not name him as a suspect in any offenses or mention any fo...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

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Trump’s policies put ASEAN cohesion to test

Southeast Asian nations are navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape shaped by Unit...

Entertainment 5 days ago

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‘Rangga & Cinta’ highlights Indonesian presence at Rotterdam film festival

Premiering in Europe at IFFR 2026, the musical remake of the defining coming-of-age classic highligh...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Riau Police probe death of critically endangered Sumatran elephant

In recent years, several incidents have been reported of Sumatran elephants dying from poison set by...

Society 5 days ago

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Child suicides reveal failures in psychological protection

Recurring cases of suicide among children across the country, including a recent incident in Ngada, ...

Academia 5 days ago

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Analysis: Police and lawmakers defy calls for sweeping reforms

The National Police appear increasingly emboldened in their bid to consolidate power, as the House o...

Economy 5 days ago

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Unemployment figure subsides despite growing layoffs

Data from the Manpower Ministry in January showed a 13 percent layoff increase in 2025 compared with...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

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Indonesia, Australia elevate ties with new security treaty

The newly signed security agreement formalizes high-level consultations, which allow discussion...

Editorial 5 days ago

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Seizing the 'Lisa' moment

Indonesian tourism must move away from a reactive model that only responds to organic virality, such...

Archipelago 5 days ago

Marines send off body of fourth corpsman recovered from Cisarua landslide

The body of the fourth "Black Bear" rifleman recovered from the Cisarua landslide has been...

Economy 5 days ago

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Economic fundamentals solid, govt insists, after Moody’s lowered outlook

Economists interpret the rating agency’s latest assessment as a serious corrective signal, not...

Economy 5 days ago

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Ex-BI deputy replaces Tommy as deputy finance minister

In what appears to be a coordinated role swap, the President has appointed a former BI deputy govern...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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6.2-magnitude quake rattles southern Java

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the quake struck at 1:06 a....

Markets 5 days ago

Indonesian markets slide again after Moody's cuts outlook

The benchmark Jakarta Composite Index lost 2.5 percent while the rupiah dropped as much as...

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