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Between safety and fear: Women commuters navigate travel after deadly crash

In the aftermath of the tragedy, many women commuters now face a painful dilemma, as the space intended to protect them has also become associated with fear and vulnerability.

27 minutes ago
Europe

Gridlock as pandemic treaty talks fail to finish

Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the pandemic treaty, which was adopted last year, will work in practice. ...

1 hour ago
Middle East and Africa

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

More than 50 vessels had set sail from ports in France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking the blockade of Gaza and bringing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory. ...

2 hours ago

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Roblox limits chat feature for under-16 users in Indonesia

Following a mandatory facial age estimation provided by the platform, Roblox will transition 23 million accounts owned by under-16 users to either a Kids account with no chat feature or a Select one that is allowed to communicate with approved family members and friends.

3 hours ago
Warm Takes

The age of overlapping careers: Yes, side jobs are now necessary to survive

One full-time job, two freelance gigs and the gnawing feeling that it still might not be enough. This is what stability looks like now.

3 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan PM to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi

The trip is Takaichi's first to Vietnam since becoming prime minister in October.

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

Though the US and Iran have suspended hostilities since an April 8 ceasefire, the two countries remain at odds over a range of issues, including Iran's nuclear ambitions and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

4 hours ago
Archipelago

Central Java train crash kills four: Police

The driver of the car involved in the collision in Grobogan did not see the oncoming train on a level crossing due to thick fog, according to the police.

5 hours ago
Food premium

Brewing inclusion, one cup at a time

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workplaces can open pathways beyond stigma.

5 hours ago
Politics premium

Civil groups slam govt’s plan to vet human rights defenders

People deemed fulfilling criteria to be called human rights activists according to assessment by a government-sanctioned team will become eligible to legal protection while getting involved in a case, Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai says.

6 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Panel warns of narrowing dissent in Indonesia

Experts say curbs on criticism risk undermining democratic legitimacy as political consolidation limits opposition.

6 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Why the news spotlight on ex-VP Jusuf Kalla?

Jusuf Kalla has been among the top trending news in recent weeks, reflecting the enduring relevance of one of Indonesia’s most seasoned statesmen. Kalla, who served as vice president a decade apart in 2004-2009 and 2014-2019, is still highly revered but now aged 83, it is unlikely that he will seek elected office again in 2029.

7 hours ago
Politics premium

Prabowo woos labors with populist policies, cabinet pick

Attending the Labor Day event in Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto announced several measures to protect workers, including a task force mitigating mass layoffs, higher income shares for ride-hailing drivers and the construction of affordable housing units for laborers.

7 hours ago
Regulations premium

Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis

Longer-term solutions, such as Bali’s planned waste-to-energy (WtE) facility, are not expected to be completed until November 2027, and undergo a finalization phase before becoming operational in December 2027.  

7 hours ago
Editorial premium

Fatal crossings, failing signals

Safety should be a structural guarantee, not a matter of luck. The Bekasi train collision must finally end the country’s deadly reliance on level crossings.

8 hours ago
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EU, ASEAN reaffirm commitment to multilateralism amid geopolitical tensions

Kallas said ASEAN and the EU should strive for a partnership with strategic vision and concrete actions.

18 hours ago
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Saudi airline delays haj departure over aircraft fault

The airline covered accommodation, transportation and other expense costs for the pilgrims at five different hotels in the Nagoya area.

22 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel seizes Gaza aid flotilla in international waters

The ships make up part of a second Global Summud flotilla to try in recent months to break an Israeli blockade by carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. They sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona on April 12.

23 hours ago
Regulations

Prabowo orders ride-hailing companies' maximum commission set at 8 percent

Prabowo said he signed a presidential regulation which was the basis for the new maximum commission cap that ride-hailing firms could take from their driver partners.

1 day ago
Economy premium

RI manufacturing growth slows in April: Industry Ministry survey

The Industrial Confidence Index (IKI), a monthly gauge of factory activity published by on Wednesday, came in at 51.75 last month, easing from March’s 51.86 but still above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.

1 day ago
Economy

China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The top US and Chinese economic officials held "candid" talks on Thursday ahead of a meeting set for May between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, with both sides raising complaints about the other's trade policies, the US Treasury and Chinese state media said.

1 day ago
Society

Roblox announces control measures to comply with Indonesia's social media curb

The first measure is age verification through facial scanning for all under 16 Roblox users in Indonesia, minister Meutya Hafid told reporters

1 day ago
FEATURES

Success isn’t at the top of the corporate ladder anymore

My generation watched our parents give everything to a company. We decided to give it to ourselves instead. But it's more complicated than that.

1 day ago
Regulations

Wikimedia completes Indonesia registration under threat of ban

Under a 2020 regulation, all electronic system providers (PSEs) must register in Indonesia for what the government called legal and user protection purposes before making their services available.

1 day ago
Economy premium

EU seeks to allay RI supply concerns amid sanctions on Russian oil

Brussels has blacklisted the Karimun oil terminal over its alleged use in Russian oil shipments but says EU sanctions create no obligations for non-EU entities operating outside the Union. 

1 day ago
Politics premium

Government to vet human rights activists through ‘assessor team’

The government is preparing a mechanism to determine who qualifies as a human rights activist, as part of efforts to ensure legal protections are granted only to legitimate defenders, says Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai.

1 day ago
Environment

Decade-long study reveals whale shark Indonesia hotspots

The research published Thursday fills in critical gaps in knowledge about the endangered species, and builds the case for increased protection of the Indonesian bays that the species flocks to, scientists said.

1 day ago
Economy

Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell closed out eight years as head of the US central bank on Wednesday with interest rates on hold, rising concern about inflation, and an announcement that he would stay on as a Fed governor for now to defend the agency's independence from Trump administration "battering."

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa premium

One Indonesian still in hospital after Jeddah bus crash, Foreign Ministry says

The road accident on April 29 occurred near Medina, Saudi Arabia, and involved a crash between two buses carrying Indonesian pilgrims, injuring 10 with no fatalities.

1 day ago
Archipelago

Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed

Bali's largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April, as the government moves to enforce a longstanding ban on open tips.

1 day ago

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