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Economy 1 week ago

China offers to work with Southeast Asia on energy security

China's show of willingness to work with the region of more than 700 million people would be wel...

Society 1 week ago

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‘Mudik’ flow peaks two days ahead of Idul Fitri, say police

The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has projected that the peak of this year’s homec...

Middle East and Africa 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia reserves 'right to take military actions' over Iran attacks: FM

Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Fai...

Academia 1 week ago

Between Persian culture and Islamic theocracy: The politics of Iran’s Nowruz

Official warnings ahead of Nowruz in Iran have been explicit: Dissent will be treated not as protest...

Economy 1 week ago

Asia pivots to coal as Middle East conflict chokes LNG supply

Asia spot LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs in the second major supply shock in four years...

Society 1 week ago

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Calls mount for public trial in activist acid attack

An internal military justice investigation of the alleged perpetrators clouds transparency and ...

Economy 1 week ago

Malaysia diesel, transport fuel prices up for second week in a row

The cost of the subsidised RON95 transport fuel, available for all Malaysian citizens, will be kept ...

Academia 1 week ago

India’s balanced strategy in West Asia

As India navigates the volatile West Asian landscape, New Delhi’s masterclass in strategic aut...

Regulations 1 week ago

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Indonesia mulls WFH as fuel-saving measure amid Middle East conflict

As a result of the war between Iran and the US and Israel, global crude oil prices have increased to...

Middle East and Africa 1 week ago

Iran fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities

The attack was reportedly a retaliation after Tehran accused Israel of striking its facilities in th...

Economy 1 week ago

US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

Interest rates were kept steady at a range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent, with officials flagging ...

Markets 1 week ago

Iran's huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation

Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday in the first reported strikes on Iranian energy ...

Society 1 week ago

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TNI names suspects in acid attack on Kontras activist

Exactly seven days since two unknown motorcyclists attacked Andrie Yusri with acid, leaving the righ...

Society 1 week ago

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Govt signals more online platforms could face under-16 restrictions

In addition to the eight "high-risk" platforms subject to restrictions under the new onlin...

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Ramadan: A spectrum of diversity in Indonesia

This photo series traces those 30 days of devotion across Indonesia, capturing the colors, rituals a...

Culture and Entertainment 1 week ago

Have we entered an era of happy love songs again?

After years of craving catharsis through mournful ballads, Indonesian listeners appear to have moved...

Regulations 1 week ago

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Transit flights culprit behind high ‘mudik’ fares, govt says

Some online travel agents have stepped in line with the government's calls for clearer info...

Politics 1 week ago

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Civil groups push back on Prabowo’s 'unpatriotic observers' claim

A rights activist and a legal analyst are among those who have hit out at the President's claim ...

Regulations 1 week ago

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Indonesia puts off ratifying ART as US opens trade probes

The government is focusing on gathering data and evidence for its rebuttal strategy against the USTR...

Academia 1 week ago

Indonesia’s civil–military boundaries under new pressure

The plan to train thousands of civil servants as military reservists raise risks of militarizing the...

Academia 1 week ago

Trafficked Indonesians risk blame after scam escape

Framing returnees as potential criminals is politically convenient but counterproductive. It discour...

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Italian, French citizens arrested in Bali over alleged porn video production

Edward said the investigation began after a pornographic video, featuring a woman believed to be MMJ...

Academia 1 week ago

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The early signs of platform power in our ride-hailing economy

As ride-hailing drivers report increasing scarcity and pay-to-participate barriers, the invisible ha...

Society 1 week ago

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Hashim's appointment to national park task force raises eyebrows

The task force, led by businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, is assigned to look for ‘innovative...

Academia 1 week ago

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Muslims and Catholics walk together to achieve peace

Catholics and Muslims, together with all people of goodwill, are called to envision and open new pat...

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Batam Customs impounds speedboat carrying 1.12 million illegal cigarettes

The contraband cigarettes, without excise stamps, are estimated to be worth Rp 1.66 billio...

Academia 1 week ago

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Lessons for Indonesia from the harbingers of a new tanker war

Learning from the ongoing war in the Middle East, it is essential for TNI-AL to consider increasing ...

Politics 1 week ago

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KPK reiterates warning against accepting unofficial Idul Fitri 'money gifts'

After issuing a letter last month warning public officials not to accept or solicit unofficial THR a...

Editorial 1 week ago

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Respect across faiths

While Bali’s quiet compromise proves that faiths can flourish together, a rising tide of state...

Politics 1 week ago

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Anwar Usman wraps up controversial tenure at Constitutional Court

Justice Anwar Usman, who played a pivotal role in the Constitutional Court’s controversial 202...

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