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Danantara taps Chinese firms to roll out waste-to-energy projects

The fund has picked Wangneng Environment Co., Ltd. to operate a plant in Bekasi, West Java, while Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co., Ltd. will operate a plant in Denpasar, Bali.

1 hour ago
Middle East and Africa

US, Israel weigh sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

"At some point maybe we will. That would be a great thing," he told reporters during a briefing aboard Air Force One. ...

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

President Masoud Pezeshkian's apology to Gulf states strains Iran's leadership

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian's apology to Gulf states for a week-long blitz of their territory - and his pledge to rein in such attacks - quickly prompted pushback from hardliners in the Revolutionary Guards and clerical elite, forcing him into a partial climbdown. ...

4 hours ago

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Middle East and Africa

Israel warns Lebanon of 'disastrous repercussions' as week's death toll nears 300

The United Nations warned on Saturday that the conflict was set to get "even worse," and that talks between Israel and Lebanon "must be pursued with urgency" to end hostilities.

5 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacks

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier.

6 hours ago
Economy

Indonesia seeks suspension of concessions against EU in palm oil dispute

WTO experts in January 2025 largely upheld EU restrictions on the use of palm oil in biofuels following complaints by Indonesia.

8 hours ago
Society premium

Women question legal protection as gender violence rages on

Despite having ‘progressive’ policies such as the 2022 Sexual Violence Eradication Law, gender-based violence cases are still rampant in the country, with many blaming the lack of adequate response from law enforcement institutions in giving justice to victims of such crimes.

8 hours ago
Science & Tech

NASA defense test changed asteroid's orbit around the sun: Study

The successful experiment to deflect an asteroid as well as additional analysis offers a solid data point to mount a defense if any such eventual threat is detected, researchers said.

22 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

The neighbors have clashed along the frontier since February 26, when Afghanistan launched a border offensive in retaliation for Pakistani air strikes.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran's UN envoy says 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in war

According to the ambassador, the US and Israel had deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, while Iran had targeted military sites, not civilians.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Police probe kidnapping, murder of Ukrainian tourist in Bali

Komarov went missing on the night of Feb. 15 while riding scooters with two friends on Jl. Pura Batu Meguwung in the tourist area of Jimbaran. According to his friends, a group of foreigners in a car suddenly appeared and attacked them. His friends managed to flee, but Komarov disappeared following the incident.

1 day ago
Economy

US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days

While striking down the tariffs that were a central part of Trump's economic policy as unconstitutional, the US Supreme Court did not say how the collected tariffs should be refunded, leaving small importers worried the process would be expensive and time-consuming.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Govt begins reforestation of Tesso Nilo national park

Raja Juli said the government would gradually remove oil palm trees planted by settlers and replace them with forest species with high ecological value.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Bali residents embrace Nyepi, ‘takbiran’ overlap in spirit of tolerance

In Bali, Hindus to observe Nyepi’s Day of Silence while Muslims quietly perform takbiran, highlighting the island’s long-standing culture of interfaith tolerance.

1 day ago
Companies premium

Businesses turn to ‘micro cinemas’ to boost screen numbers

Cinema operator Layar Digi has partnered with retail giant Alfamart to utilize second-floor commercial spaces in its outlets as screening rooms with a capacity of 30 to 50 seats.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war: Trump

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for "serious diplomatic negotiations" and warned of a "situation that could spiral beyond anyone's control."

1 day ago
Politics premium

Court finds activists not guilty of inciting August riot

The law should not be used as an instrument to limit freedom of expression and speech in a democratic country, the judges said in their ruling for the four activists. 

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Prabowo changes Indonesia’s narrative on Palestine

Indonesia’s foreign policy has undergone major changes since President Prabowo Subianto took office in October 2024, but no change is more dramatic than in his Middle East policy, particularly in his approach to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Workers demand 175% severance after government revokes TPL's permit

The workers have demanded 1.75 times their wages under a provision for retirement severance pay after the company offered just half their basic severance, while a management representative says the company has not decided on any layoffs as yet.

1 day ago
Editorial premium

Courageous women leaders

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, let us remember that courageous leadership remains essential, not only to expand opportunities for women, but also to ensure that dignity, respect and safety are upheld in both the physical and digital spheres.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia ‘carefully assessing’ Board of Peace membership

Discussions about the Board of Peace are currently suspended, with authorities prioritizing the safety and evacuation of Indonesian nationals in areas affected by the United States-Israeli war on Iran, the Foreign Ministry said.

1 day ago
Economy

US economy unexpectedly loses jobs in February; unemployment rises

The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent, potentially hinting at a deterioration in labor market conditions that could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot amid rising oil prices.

1 day ago
Economy premium

F&B producers boost buffer stocks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

According to the Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (Gapmmi), past disruptions of shipping routes could raise transportation costs by as much as 30 to 40 percent.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Police reform team to submit recommendations to President before Idul Fitri

Tasked with reviewing the police’s institutional structure, governance, and legal framework, the team has finalized 10 comprehensive volumes incorporating public input and proposed legislative and regulatory changes. 

2 days ago
Regulations premium

RI to accelerate electric motorcycle conversion program with new task force

First introduced in 2023, the previous conversion scheme offered buyers a Rp 7 million subsidy for new electric motorcycle purchases and a Rp 10 million subsidy to convert conventional two-wheelers into electric ones.    

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

With airspace restricted, German president cancels trip to Indonesia

Steinmeier had been due to fly to Jakarta on Sunday for the six-day trip, with an onward flight to Manila scheduled for Wednesday.

2 days ago
Economy premium

Indonesia offers 10 new oil and gas projects as Middle East conflict heats up

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry offered up to a 50 percent split for potential cooperation contractors (KKKS), a significant bump up from the previous limit of 15 to 30 percent.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike

Reuters was unable to determine more details about the investigation, including what evidence contributed to the tentative assessment, what type of munition was used, who was responsible or why the US might have struck the school. 

2 days ago
Academia premium

Selective multilateralism and the drift from law to power

As military force bypasses diplomatic channels, the international order faces a perilous transition from a system governed by the predictability of law to one dictated by the selective whims of power.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

The Israeli military had earlier issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the entire area -- "save your lives and evacuate your residences immediately" -- that sent residents fleeing in panic.

2 days ago

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Sat, March 7, 2026

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