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Health

WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

Up to now, infants have been treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying a greater risk of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity.

3 hours ago
Economy

Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites

"The last time we saw similar signals was during the severe 2015 to 2016 El Nino," a meteorologist has said. ...

5 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in years

Most electoral lists are aligned with President Mahmoud Abbas's secular-nationalist Fatah party or running as independents, with no lists affiliated with Fatah's archrival Hamas. ...

6 hours ago

The Latest

Economy

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

An action plan said that the EU and US would explore setting minimum prices on critical minerals, effectively preventing China or other outside powers from flooding the market with inexpensive exports.

7 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US-Kuwaiti journalist leaves Kuwait after release from detention

Shihab-Eldin had not been seen in public since March 2, after being detained by Kuwaiti authorities during a crackdown by Gulf nations on people filming or posting footage from the conflict that started when the US and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February.

8 hours ago
Companies

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said itwill invest up to $25 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) startup.

9 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: BPJS Kesehatan under strain as claims outpace revenues

Indonesia’s universal healthcare program is coming under renewed strain as the Health Care and Social Society Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) revealed that claims have begun to outpace premium revenues. With the claim ratio reaching 111.86 percent as of February 2026, the imbalance signals growing pressure on the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance (JKN) system.

9 hours ago
Europe

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the war that engulfed the Middle East, saying he viewed it as a betrayal.

9 hours ago
Archipelago premium

N. Sumatra Police secure assets of suspect in parish credit union embezzlement

The assets include a house and other unspecified assets but have not been confiscated yet, pending a court ruling.

10 hours ago
Regulations

US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian oil

Sanctions experts have long said, however, that the independent refineries are somewhat immune to the full effect of US sanctions as they have little exposure to the US financial system.

10 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

El Niño set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns

A clear shift has been observed in the Equatorial Pacific, with sea-surface temperatures rising rapidly, suggesting a high likelihood of El Niño conditions developing between May and July this year.

11 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US hopes for progress, but Iran says not direct talks

While Trump expressed confidence at the prospect of a lasting peace in Lebanon, sealing a deal to end the wider Middle East war is a thornier proposition, even as urgency mounts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

12 hours ago
Politics premium

KPK proposes two-term limit for political party leaders

Capping political party leaders’ term to two terms would encourage leadership renewal and reduce long-term dominance by individuals, according to the antigraft body, helping raise accountability within the organizations and reducing corruption risks.

13 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Jakartans demand stable electricity after repeated outages

Jakartans are demanding more reliable electricity after a blackout hit parts of the city for hours on Thursday, disrupting public transport services, critical university admission tests and other operations in the second outage this month.

14 hours ago
Regulations premium

Govt backtracks on EV taxation as adoption rises

The latest ministerial regulation appears to be the final blow to the remaining support for the EV industry, which had been showing signs of taking off in Indonesia. 

15 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Batam immigration detains 29 Chinese over construction work

As the workers were conducting physical works incompatible with their stay permits, immigration authorities may have to deport them all.

15 hours ago
Editorial premium

Making sense of Indonesia

Standard practice around that period mostly revolved foreign correspondents parachuted from the major capitals of the West to report from the “exotic” East, who often wrote with an outlook which literary critic Edward Said deemed “orientalist”.

15 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Calls grow for firmer Indonesian stance on Gaza


Activists cite inaction as global efforts mount in Brussels.

23 hours ago
Economy premium

Investment growth cools as global turmoil hurts investor appetite

Foreign direct investment (FDI) reached Rp 250 trillion in Q1 2026, rising 8.5 percent year-on-year, although it slightly declined compared with Rp 256 trillion in the previous quarter.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in March strike

Six peacekeepers have been killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

Pramono under pressure to curb gangsterism in Jakarta

Jakarta city councillors have been calling out Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung for taking a ‘soft’ approach in addressing gangsterism in the capital city.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Energy, food security top ASEAN agenda amid Middle East turmoil

With the Middle East crisis sending shockwaves through global markets, ASEAN Chair the Philippines is focusing on safeguarding energy and food supplies, while pressing for stronger unity and coordinated action among member states to manage rising regional vulnerabilities.

1 day ago
Economy

Batam investment surges 103% in Q1 2026, reinforcing role as Indonesia’s key growth hub

Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam) has reported an investment realization of Rp 17.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 102.85 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) and 68.92 percent growth quarter-on-quarter. The performance signals a strong start to the year and reinforces Batam’s position as one of Indonesia’s most dynamic investment centers.

1 day ago
Markets premium

RI secures 150 million barrels of Russian oil

The deal was forged during President Prabowo Subianto’s three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 13.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Govt braces for shorter trips as airfare hike bites tourism

To capitalize on the potential shift, the government plans to accelerate the development of land connectivity to stimulate tourism flows.

1 day ago
Sports

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times it would be a "dream" to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the fact they lost in a qualification playoff last month.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on the Malacca Strait

The 900-km (550-mile) long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case

Prosecutors allege the drone operation heightened military tensions with North Korea and risked exposing sensitive military information related to the mission and South Korea's capabilities after a drone crashed.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Whoosh structural overhaul to satisfy China, Purbaya says

The finance minister expects Chinese stakeholders "to be satisfied" with the government's latest debt restructuring plan for the Whoosh high-speed rail project, with the new setup aiming to address persistent cost overruns, delays and interagency incoordination through a more proportionate risk-sharing approach.

1 day ago
Academia premium

To strengthen climate resilience, focus on social protection

The idea that the climate crisis is diverting global attention and funding away from the eradication of poverty and hunger perpetuates a dangerous misconception of both problems. 

1 day ago

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Sat, April 25, 2026

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