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Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

Iran's Araqchi holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing

Araqchi's visit, announced by state news agency Xinhua, is his first trip to China since the US-...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

Two cases of hantavirus which spreads human-to-human linked to ship

The ship, the MV Hondius, was preparing to travel from Cape Verde towards Europe on Wednesday after ...

Companies 4 days ago

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Airlines push for higher fare cap as fuel costs rise, rupiah weakens

Avtur prices at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta rose to Rp 27,358 (US$1.57) per...

Economy 4 days ago

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P2P lending surges in March, but bad loans still high

The bad loan rate began to spike in November 2025 and now hovers above 4 percent, while the fintech ...

Entertainment 4 days ago

Rolling Stones announce July 10 release of new album 'Foreign Tongues'

The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legend...

Academia 4 days ago

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Why the world must take futures studies seriously—beyond imitation

Beyond elite projections and "future shock," futures studies is evolving into a participat...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges

A man accused of murdering 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach ...

Economy 4 days ago

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Govt to launch incentives for 200,000 EVs to boost sales, cut fuel subsidies

In a push to reduce the burden of fuel subsidies on the state budget and boost growth in the latter ...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

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Indonesia says oil tankers in its waters acting under international law

Jakarta cites UNCLOS as Iranian-linked vessels pass through its waters amid United States blockade a...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Malaysia's antigraft agency vows to recover more high-value art linked to 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's antigraft agency vowed on Wednesday to recover more high-value artwork linked to the ...

Academia 4 days ago

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Myanmar leaders’ ‘house arrest’ masks so little

The Myanmar junta believes it has weathered an acute threat to its survival; however, this perc...

Warm Takes 4 days ago

Linked in to left behind

The pressure to have a personal brand before you have a career is real. On LinkedIn, being young and...

Archipelago 4 days ago

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Three foreign tourists detained in Bali on suspicion of online sex work

Denpasar Immigration Office head R. Haryo Sakti said the operation followed the discovery of a websi...

Academia 4 days ago

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How obscure interpretation of state losses fuels capital flight

When headline-grabbing "state loss" prosecutions replace rigorous evidence, Indonesia risk...

Markets 4 days ago

Oil sinks and stocks rally on peace hopes, Samsung tops $1 trillion

Oil prices extended losses and stocks rallied Wednesday on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war an...

Archipelago 4 days ago

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Police nab three protected animal traders in N. Sumatra

Police found body parts of pangolin, serow forest goat, muntjac and clouded leopard i...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

Suspected hantavirus cases to be evacuated from cruise ship

Two seriously ill crew members on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be eva...

Academia 4 days ago

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Misreading Iran: How strategy collapses into damage control

When "quick wins" collide with deep-rooted regional resilience, global powers face a sober...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue

The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it bega...

Academia 4 days ago

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What role does Indonesia want to play in the world?

As Indonesia audits for a global starring role alongside giants like the US and China, its tradition...

Politics 4 days ago

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Trial suspended again as Nadiem’s health declines

The Jakarta Corruption Court has once again postponed the trial of former education, culture, resear...

Economy 4 days ago

'Interventionist' policies may deter Indonesia's growth

Every dollar increase in the global oil price adds a burden of about Rp 6.8 billion (around $400 mil...

Academia 4 days ago

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Growth without gain: Why Indonesians don't feel the economy

While Indonesia's headline GDP suggests an economic triumph, a deeper look at GNP reveals a holl...

Academia 4 days ago

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Analysis: With falling rupiah, economic resilience faces its toughest test

Indonesia’s economy is approaching a dangerous crossroads. While Finance Minister Purbaya Yudh...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

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Indonesia to echo bloc unity at ASEAN summit

Topping the agenda for the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, are joint regional responses to th...

Archipelago 4 days ago

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East Kalimantan council backs move to investigate governor after protests

Twenty-one of the council’s 55 members signed on Monday the motion to invoke the right of inqu...

Society 4 days ago

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Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform

The recent death of another intern doctor in Jambi, allegedly linked to overwork, marks the fourth s...

Editorial 4 days ago

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Childcare reform can’t wait

As viral tragedies expose a broken system of unregulated daycares and uncertified caregivers, Indone...

Economy 5 days ago

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GDP surprises with 5.61% growth in Q1

The Indonesian economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter as the country posted the stronges...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Batam aims to turn botanical gardens into icon of ecotourism

The Batam city administration and BRIN have agreed to develop the botanical gardens, already popular...

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