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Fury as court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit

The court’s dismissal of the case against Culture Minister Fadli Zon, which was done on procedural grounds, brings back a ‘very dark chapter’ for the victim's pursuit of justice and reinforces a culture of impunity, plaintiffs have said.

10 minutes ago
Editorial premium

Arrests aren’t enough

While the KPK’s arrest spree suggests a victory for the rule of law, it may indicate a deeper political rot. Without reforming how parties select candidates, we risk trading our hard-won democracy for a cycle of perpetual graft. ...

25 minutes ago
Economy premium

BI holds rate steady to rein in rupiah's weakening

The central bank has decided to keep the BI-Rate unchanged at 4.75 percent to prevent the rupiah from spiraling ever downward amid the nearly two-month war in Iran as the currency hit a record low of Rp 17,193 per greenback on Wednesday, while experts pointed to a narrowing room for monetary policy in its aim to secure financial stability. ...

10 hours ago

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Politics premium

Peace figures reject blasphemy accusations against Jusuf Kalla

Figures behind the Malino I and Malino II Declaration have defended former vice president Jusuf Kalla, asserting that his recent lecture reflects historical realities of the Poso and Ambon conflicts and does not amount to blasphemy.

10 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Ex-Jakarta agency head faces charges in deadly landfill collapse

The Environment Ministry has named former Jakarta Environment Agency head Asep Kuswanto a suspect in a case pertaining to alleged waste management violations at Bantar Gebang landfill, which triggered a deadly landslide that killed seven people last month.

11 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb

Beyond conventional materials, the government is encouraging the development of bioplastics derived from natural resources such as cassava and seaweed. 

13 hours ago
Science & Tech

Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting

The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.

14 hours ago
Markets

Malaysia offers rare earths alternative to China

Australia's Lynas facility in Gebeng, Malaysia is now the world's largest single rare earths processing plant.

14 hours ago
Archipelago

Aceh journalist prosecuted in alleged media spending graft case

Kadri Amin, a journalist that leads online media Gumpalannews, was named a suspect in February after he was accused of securing a media advertising project from the Simelue administration without proper procurement procedures, allegedly causing state losses of Rp 697.5 million (US$40,658).

15 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt

There was no response early on Wednesday to Trump's announcement from senior Iranian officials, although some initial reactions from Tehran suggested Trump's comments were being treated skeptically.

15 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Jakarta shines a light for world peace at National Monument

Gerindra Party wing Gema Sadhana held a Sacred Reflection Night for World Peace on Saturday evening at the National Monument.

12 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar's bid to normalize ASEAN ties

The 11-member ASEAN bloc has yet to formally recognize the new Myanmar government. ASEAN leaders will hold a summit next month in the Philippines.

16 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

India orders school water bells to beat heat

That year was India's hottest year since thorough records began in 1901, with sizzling temperatures following a global pattern of extreme weather driven by climate change.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Hundreds of disaster victims in North Sumatra demand aid

The protesters claimed they had not received assistance in the five months since the floods and landslides, while other victims had received aid from the Social Affairs Ministry.

16 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

China praises nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan president

It is the first instance of a Taiwan president having to cancel a foreign trip due to denial of access to airspace, as lack of diplomatic ties with the island does not normally pose a problem for its leaders in flying over countries.

17 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures

Companies must respond to the notices in 30 days, with failure to comply exposing them to up to penalties of up to A$825,000 ($590,783) a day

17 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt eyes renminbi-denominated panda bonds issuance this year

Last year, the government also began issuing renminbi-denominated debt through so-called dim sum bonds, which are similar to panda bonds but are marketed mainly in Hong Kong.

18 hours ago
Academia premium

Leadership that mirrors the world: The UN’s next great test

The selection of the next secretary-general is also a moment to confront an undeniable truth: half the world’s population are women and girls, yet global leadership rarely reflects that reality. 

18 hours ago
Love, etc.

Dating, according to the algorithm

Modern dating rules nobody taught us are now running our love lives. How did we get here?

19 hours ago
Academia premium

Blue economy: Empty promises for Indonesia?

While Indonesia’s Blue Economy Road Map promises a sustainable future, a widening execution gap threatens to leave coastal communities behind in favor of elite industrial interests.

19 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Three mysterious objects found in Indonesian waters

In Kangean Island, Sumenep Regency, East Java, a yellow missile-like object with a tapered front and fin-like structures at the rear was discovered by a fisherman after washing ashore on Monday.

19 hours ago
Markets

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal.

20 hours ago
Academia premium

A canal could rethink Indonesia’s supply chains

The Cikarang Bekasi Laut was built to carry water. But it has always had the potential to carry something more.

20 hours ago
Academia premium

The geopolitics of infrastructure

Ports, power grids, rail corridors, data centers and critical-mineral supply chains are no longer just “projects.” They are the operating system of sovereignty.

21 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Paws and prayers: Bogor church hosts blessing for pets

The event marked the jubilee of Saint Francis of Assisi, who lived from 1181 to 1226 and is revered as the patron saint of animals and the environment for his teachings on the sacredness of all living creatures

21 hours ago
Interview premium

‘China, Indonesia must continue upholding international fairness and justice’

China and Indonesia are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South, sharing extensive common interests and a solid foundation for cooperation, said Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong.  

22 hours ago
Archipelago premium

‘Field Insights’: Seeing the everyday through ethnographic lens

Visual series created by young people blends social research with visual storytelling, bringing academic inquiry into intimate, accessible frames.

22 hours ago
Academia premium

Three lessons from history: Understanding US trade pact ‘traps’

The ART may look like a diplomatic win for Indonesia, but history warns of a hidden "American trap." From dismantled French giants to eroded Mexican sovereignty, these three case studies reveal how Washington uses legal fine print to turn partners into subordinates.

22 hours ago
Politics premium

Human rights hit new low in Indonesia: Amnesty

Indonesia’s human rights climate deteriorated sharply in 2025, with state actors driving a widening crackdown on dissent that shows no sign of easing this year, rights group Amnesty International has warned.

23 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Government going after ‘unpatriotic’ critics, by almost any means

Three government critics have been reported to the police for something they said in public while an online magazine has seen the circulation of an Instagram article restricted, further evidence of Indonesia’s shrinking civic space. These incidents happened not long after the March 12 acid attack against a human rights activist, an attack which the military and police have blamed on members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) intelligence agency. 

23 hours ago

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Thu, April 23, 2026

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