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Ground broken on long-delayed Masela project

The Abadi Masela project, a long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) megaproject, finally broke ground on Thursday, marking a critical milestone for a development that promises to reshape Indonesia’s energy landscape.

3 hours ago
Regulations premium

Indonesia opts against visa fee hike to spur tourism

The decision comes as several major tourist destinations have raised visa fees this year, including Japan, which introduced its first visa fee increase in nearly 50 years. ...

9 hours ago
Archipelago

Survivors of boat sinking rescued after days at sea in South Sulawesi

Five survivors from a passenger boat that sank off South Sulawesi, including a seven-year-old girl, have been rescued after floating at sea for three days, a rescue official said on Sunday. ...

11 hours ago

The Latest

Sports

Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

In one photo from the shoot, Messi is seen helping Yamal's mother, Sheila Ebana, give the smiling five-month-old boy a bath in a blue plastic tub.

12 hours ago
Companies

DeepSeek reportedly to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of IPO

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland initial public offering, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

12 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US renews strikes on Iran after two troops killed by Iranian attack

The US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing ​following an Iranian attack.

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Bakamla holds firing exercise in waters off Galang Island

The firing exercise was held to maintain the readiness of the Maritime Security Agency's (Bakamla) personnel and weapons.

13 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

New Zealand aims to increase bilateral trade to NZ$6 million

Current bilateral trade amounts to NZ$4 billion (US$2.34 billion), shared evenly with New Zealand and Indonesia if services, including tourism, are included.

14 hours ago
Sports

'Emotional' Argentina, Lionel Messi chase repeat World Cup title against Spain

The path to the afternoon kickoff in East Rutherford, New Jersey, has been decidedly more emotional for Argentina, who twice came from behind and twice required extra time during the knockout phase.

16 hours ago
Sports

France star Kylian Mbappe breaks World Cup career goals mark

Mbappe is the first player with 10 goals in a World Cup since West Germany's Gerd Muller in 1970.

16 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Jasatama KG Media delivers comprehensive media distribution, digital solutions nationwide

Amid the rapidly evolving media landscape, Jasatama KG Media reaffirms its commitment to providing reliable media distribution and retail services to meet the growing information needs of the Indonesian public.

2 days ago
Society premium

Food prices climb as free meals resume nationwide

Food prices are climbing again as the government's free nutritious meal program resumes nationwide, squeezing household budgets and traders' profits alike, in what analysts say underscores long-standing structural weaknesses in Indonesia's food supply chain.

17 hours ago
Sports

England survive France fightback to secure third place in World Cup goalfest

The total of 10 goals was the highest for a third-place playoff match, bettering France's 6-3 victory over West Germany at the 1958 tournament.

17 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Two months on, fate of Indonesian seafarers held by Somali pirates remains unclear

As the government continues its efforts to free the Indonesian sailors aboard the Honour, one of three vessels currently held by Somali pirates, the father of the ship's captain reported last month that their condition was deteriorating.

1 day ago
Americas

Supplies run dry in Venezuelan village on edge of quake zone

The United Nations organization will provide around 500,000 tonnes of food to remote areas and the makeshift shelters that have sprung up across the quake zone.

1 day ago
Companies

Boeing sees 'new generation' planes dominating in 2045

Plane manufacturers must build nearly 44,000 new planes over the next two decades to meet new growth and replace older planes, according to Boeing's new annual forecast.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Teenager killed in abandoned illegal gold mine landslide in Riau

The victim was prospecting for gold using a traditional dulang (pan) in an abandoned illegal gold mine when a cliff collapsed and buried the 15-year-old student of a vocational high school.

1 day ago
Americas

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

Climate experts say rising temperatures have led to drier timber and more wildfires in recent years in Canada, home to some of the world's largest forest landscapes.

1 day ago
Europe

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' to become UK PM

The 56-year-old Burnham was appointed leader of the ruling Labour party on Friday at the third time of trying, and will replace Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Let's face it, Myanmar is not ASEAN's problem anymore

Five years of catastrophic failure make it undeniably clear: ASEAN must finally abandon its toothless "Five-Point Consensus" and expel Myanmar’s junta to save its own collapsing institutional credibility.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrike near market kills 8

At least 1,127 Palestinians had been killed since the truce took effect last October, according to Gaza's health ministry.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Rempang dispute escalates after BP Batam claims land for Sekolah Rakyat

Villager challenged Batam Free Trade Zone Authority's (BP Batam) unilateral claim that land in Pantai Melayu is managed by the authority and is intended for the ambitious lighthouse Sekolah Rakyat Project.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

The release of a social media content creator accused over a satirical post has done little to ease concerns over the growing criminalization of government critics, with rights groups warning that his continued status as a suspect reflects an increasingly hostile environment for online free expression in Indonesia.

1 day ago
Sports

France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England must now attempt to summon the remnants of their competitive will and physical reserves for a game that is widely disliked throughout football.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Weakening competitiveness highlights structural challenges

Indonesia's position in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) continued its downward trend in 2026, falling eight places to 48th out of 70 economies, according to the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking evaluates 70 economies using global, regional and national data, alongside surveys of senior executives. Indonesia's latest decline highlights persistent structural weaknesses and growing fiscal pressures.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Are Grab, Gojek drivers entrepreneurs? The govt thinks they should be

The government's proposal to reclassify ride-hailing drivers as microbusiness owners has drawn mixed reactions, with labor unions pushing for employee status, some drivers preferring to remain partners with stronger legal protections and platform operators backing the government’s initiative.  

1 day ago
Politics premium

Court revokes direct appointment for mining permits

All parties eligible to manage mining permits, including religious groups and universities, must go through a selection process that is necessary to ensure fairness and equal treatment, according to a Constitutional Court ruling.

1 day ago
Editorial premium

End street harassment

The state must bridge the gap between its progressive anti-harassment law and the dangerous reality on the streets, so women are not forced to choose between physical fitness and personal safety.

1 day ago
Art & Culture premium

‘Where Are We in Time’ reflects a world in flux

Museum MACAN's first exhibition season of 2026 brings together contemporary and historical works that examine how history, memory and power shape the landscapes we inherit, and how we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.

2 days ago
Americas

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the program or employment in the US.

2 days ago

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Mon, July 20, 2026

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