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Middle East and Africa

Moscow says attacks on Iran 'dangerous', could spark 'catastrophe'

Tehran emerged as one of Russia's closest allies during Moscow's Ukraine offensive and the Kremlin has been calling for restraint amid growing tensions and reports of a possible US intervention in Iran.

2 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

Pakistan described its actions as a response to cross-border assaults, while Kabul denounced them as a breach of its sovereignty, saying it remained open to dialogue but warned any wider conflict would result in serious consequences. ...

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US and Israel launch strikes against Iran

Iran launched missiles towards Israel, Israel's military said, and the Pentagon said the US strikes against Iran were named "OPERATION EPIC FURY."  ...

7 hours ago

The Latest

Tech

OpenAI strikes Pentagon deal with 'safeguards' as Trump dumps Anthropic

Trump had ordered the government to stop using Anthropic, calling it a threat to national security after it refused to agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models.

7 hours ago
Science & Tech

NASA shakes up moon program with new test mission before astronaut lunar landing

The decisions amount to NASA's most significant reshuffling of its Artemis program since its inception in 2017, as the US aims to establish regular lunar missions as a long-awaited follow-up to its first moon missions in the Apollo program that ended in 1972.

7 hours ago
Society premium

Indonesia lost Rp 9.1 trillion to online fraud, report suggests

Most digital fraud, which ranges from fraudulent investment to love scams, flourishes in Indonesia due to lagging progress from authorities in fighting the scammers who are relatively quicker to adapt and innovate, experts suggested.

8 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel, US launch strikes on Iran

Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, Iranian media reported, and sirens sounded across Israel around 8:15 a.m. local time in what the military said was a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of an incoming missile strike.

8 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says frustrated with Iran, but mediator sees 'breakthrough'

Oman, which mediated the Geneva talks, offered a much rosier picture and said that Iran had agreed to zero stockpiling of any uranium, making moot the question of the level of enrichment.

9 hours ago
Economy

Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refunds battle

The administration argued Friday for a delay of up to four months, before litigation on refunds is brought up again before the US Court of International Trade.

10 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

For years, Islamabad has blamed Afghanistan for attacks inside Pakistan aimed at overthrowing the government, claiming the Taliban shelter Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan fighters.

11 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Central Java ramps up road repairs ahead of Idul Fitri holiday

Arief Djatmiko, head of the Central Java Transportation Agency, said an estimated 38.7 million people are expected to travel to Central Java during the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday.

12 hours ago
Politics premium

Scholars back lawsuit against minister’s denial of 1998 mass rape

A group of law experts filed an amicus curiae brief in support of a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s denial of the 1998 mass rapes, as an expert witness testified that the denial had entrenched impunity.

13 hours ago
Archipelago premium

North Sumatra Police arrest over 1,100 in drug crackdown

North Sumatra has the highest rate of drug abuse in Indonesia. Around 1.5 million people, roughly 10 percent of the province’s 15 million residents, are affected by drug abuse, significantly higher than the national average of 2.7 percent.

14 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Blocked pipe leaves West Jakarta neighborhood dry for weeks

A blocked pipe due to nearby construction has left Jembatan Besi residents dealing with a weeks-long water outage, as PAM Jaya continues its efforts to restore services while battling the city's limited, aging grid.

14 hours ago
Politics premium

Fugitive oil tycoon under spotlight after graft verdicts

The son of 'gasoline godfather' Riza Chalid, Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, received a 15 year prison sentence in a corruption case pertaining to a fuel terminal lease contract from state energy company Pertamina.

15 hours ago
Society premium

Marriage takes backseat for Indonesia’s Gen Z

Once widely seen as a rite of passage, marriage is being redefined by Indonesia’s Gen Z, who are increasingly choosing to wait or keep celebrations modest as rising living costs and evolving personal values reshape their priorities.

15 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Questioning the government’s health commitment to the poor

The recent deactivation of millions of National Health Insurance (JKN) contribution assistance recipients (PBI) has been revealed as more than a mere data-cleaning exercise. It has exposed a systemic failure to recognize the vulnerability of the poor, for whom subsidized health care is a necessity, not an option. This episode underscores persistent flaws in the design and execution of Indonesia’s health protection framework.

16 hours ago
Economy premium

Undereducated farmers, overqualified bankers signal RI’s talent gap

An analysis by Mandiri Institute showed that 72.3 million people experienced a talent mismatch last year, meaning their education levels did not align with their job requirements.

16 hours ago
Editorial premium

Gen Z’s marital shift

As Gen Z trades traditional wedding bells for financial stability and personal fulfillment, religious affairs offices have discovered that it takes more than TikTok trends and free durians to fix a national marriage slump.

17 hours ago
Archipelago premium

RI seeks legal option for workers in Malaysia amid rising visa abuse

Many of the undocumented workers take up freelance or short-term jobs in Malaysia before returning to Indonesia prior to the expiry of their visa-free stay. After spending only a few days in border areas, they re-enter Malaysia under the visa exemption scheme, repeating the cycle.

17 hours ago
Economy premium

S&P flags rising fiscal risks from debt costs

S&P Global Ratings warned that escalating debt-servicing costs are increasing the risks to Indonesia’s sovereign credit profile and could trigger a negative rating action if sustained.

1 day ago
Warm Takes

The hidden burnout behind self-care

From early morning routines to endless wellness trends, the pressure to recover properly may be exhausting us even more.

1 day ago
Politics

Son of 'gasoline godfather' Riza Chalid jailed in $17 billion corruption case

Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza is the highest-profile defendant to be convicted in the sprawling scandal involving state-owned energy firm Pertamina.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Taliban government

AFP reporters in Kabul and Kandahar heard blasts and jets overhead until dawn, as Pakistan launched air strikes on the Afghan capital and the southern power base of the Taliban authorities.

1 day ago
Companies

South Korea set to finally a get fully functioning Google Maps

The approval was made "on the condition that strict security requirements are met," the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Private power producers raise alarm over coal supply squeeze

The coal price cap for power plants is set lower than that for cement factories and mineral smelters, leaving them with the lowest priority among suppliers.

1 day ago
Academia premium

The Philippines faces a defining year for ASEAN

As 2026 ASEAN chair, the Philippines is expected to assume a more proactive role in sustaining dialogue among member states, minimizing the risk of miscalculation and helping to prevent tensions from escalating.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

Jakarta padel boom rattles residential areas

The rapid spread of padel courts across residential neighborhoods in Jakarta has triggered growing public backlash, with residents complaining of constant noise and late night activity, prompting the city’s administration to crack down on venues found to be in violation.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Child suicide exposes Indonesia’s mental health gap

Signs of suicidality, defined as the risk of suicide as indicated by suicidal behavior or ideation, are increasing among the nation's youth amid socioeconomic pressures and limited mental health support.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Promise or performance? Weighing the macroeconomic footprint of cooperatives

While Indonesia’s Red and White initiatives aim to revitalize cooperatives as constitutional cornerstones of the economy, empirical data reveals a sector struggling to translate scale into growth. True economic sovereignty will require shifting the focus from administrative expansion to high-value productivity and human capital reform.

1 day ago

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Sat, February 28, 2026

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