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Indonesian schools win Asia-Pacific school competition

An elementary school in East Nusa Tenggara launched an initiative to encourage garbage recycling and turn waste into school equipment while a junior high school in Bandung developed an application to overcome bullying and mental health issues. 

2 weeks ago
Politics premium

Indonesia draws closer to filling ambassadorial post in US

Indonesia has moved closer to filling the long-vacant ambassadorial seat in the United States after the government nominated former senior minister Indroyono Soesilo, who was screened by the House of Representatives on Saturday. ...

2 weeks ago
Editorial

Not just another ‘BRICS’ in the wall

We should take this as recognition of Indonesia’s position as a middle power, and hence its clout in influencing global development. ...

2 weeks ago

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Parenting premium

Rethinking how we choose high schools

What if the most important part of choosing a high school is not the school itself, but the questions we ask before deciding?

2 weeks ago
Europe premium

Indonesia takes delivery of first MPCS frigate KRI Brawijaya in Italy

Col. John David Nalasakti Sondakh was installed as the first commanding officer of the brand new KRI Brawijaya frigate during a ceremony in Italy. 

2 weeks ago
Americas premium

Indonesia says BRICS development bank will be different from IMF

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Djiwandono has said that the BRICS-initiated multilateral development bank will not be similar to the International Monetary Fund, amid calls from BRICS nations for a change to the IMF’s European orientation.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China

The export plan involves six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts in service by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for more than three decades, the Japanese daily said, citing multiple unnamed government sources.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel army bulldozers plough through homes at West Bank camps

The army gave thousands of displaced residents just a few hours to retrieve belongings from their homes before demolishing buildings and clearing wide avenues through the rubble.

2 weeks ago
Companies premium

Telkom to consolidate weak subsidiaries in major shake-up

Telkom's new CEO is starting her tenure with a bang, kicking off an initiative to strengthen the state-owned telco's bottom line by streamlining underperforming subsidiaries through internal consolidation and possibly external mergers.

2 weeks ago
Markets

OPEC+ to hike petrol output to 548,000 bpd in August

The meeting comes after a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which briefly sent prices above US$80 a barrel.

2 weeks ago
Americas

Leaders of growing BRICS group gather for Rio summit

With forums such as the G7 and G20 groups of major economies hamstrung by divisions and the disruptive "America First" approach of US President Donald Trump, expansion of the BRICS has opened new space for diplomatic coordination.

2 weeks ago
Entertainment premium

'Electrifying;' 'biblical': UK press in raptures on Oasis comeback

The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures.

2 weeks ago
Regulations

BRICS finance ministers make unified proposal for IMF reforms

The joint statement by the group's finance ministers marks the first time the BRICS countries haveagreed on a unified position on the proposed reforms. They agreed to back the shared proposal at an IMF review meeting coming up in December, which will discuss changes to a quota system that defines contributions and voting rights.

2 weeks ago
Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne brings curtain down for Black Sabbath

The "Prince of Darkness" held court from a giant leather throne, topped with a bat, at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, firstly in a five-song solo set and then with his original bandmates for the first time in 20 years, and last time.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel agrees to Gaza truce talks

Two previous ceasefires mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States secured temporary halts in fighting and the return of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

2 weeks ago
Economy

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

The draft summit declaration does not mention the United States or its president by name. But it is a clear political shot directed at Washington from 11 emerging nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. 

2 weeks ago
Jakarta premium

Boar escape sparks scrutiny of crowded South Jakarta animal shelter

A privately-managed animal shelter in Pejaten, South Jakarta, is facing mounting pressure following the escape of a rescued wild boar from its facility last month, prompting nearby residents to call for its immediate closure.

2 weeks ago
Parenting premium

New jobs, new skills: What students need for the AI economy

How can Indonesia’s education system evolve to prepare students for a world that is changing faster than ever before?

3 weeks ago
Americas

BRICS nations to denounce Trump tariffs

Any final summit declaration is not expected to mention the US or its president by name, but it is expected to be a clear political shot directed at Washington.

3 weeks ago
Economy

Vietnam posts 7.5% growth in first half of 2025: Statistics office

The strong growth figure comes just days after Vietnam averted the most punishing of United States President Donald Trump's threatened "reciprocal" tariffs on its exports.

3 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

KPK finds guns, Rp 2.8 billion in the house of an aide close to Bobby Nasution

Topan's private residence in a luxurious housing complex is the third location raided by the KPK in two days.

3 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa

Hamas says it responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal in 'a positive spirit'

"The movement has delivered its response to the brotherly mediators, which was characterized by a positive spirit. Hamas is fully prepared, with all seriousness, to immediately enter a new round of negotiations on the mechanism for implementing this framework."

3 weeks ago
Americas premium

Prabowo to make debut at Rio’s BRICS summit

The BRICS’ leaders summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday and Monday is expected to become the debut for President Prabowo Subianto after Indonesia joined the bloc early this year.

3 weeks ago
Entertainment

British rock band Oasis reunite in Cardiff, thrilling fans

The crowd, largely comprising middle-aged fans revisiting their youth, sang along to hits including "Cigarettes & Alcohol", "Supersonic" and "Roll With It."

3 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

Forest fire threatens Lake Toba’s UNESCO Global Geopark status

UNESCO granted Global Geopark status to the Toba Caldera in 2020, following a nine-year effort by the Indonesian government. However, just three years after receiving the designation, the Toba Caldera was issued a "yellow card" warning by UNESCO.

3 weeks ago
Market Pulse

Beyond galleries: Inside Jakarta’s thriving indie art markets

Jakarta’s indie art fairs aren’t just pop-ups, they’re fueling a new creative economy.

3 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

Lenient sentences given to soldiers who attacked North Sumatra village

The assault occurred on Nov. 8 last year, when dozens of soldiers from the Army’s Field Artillery Battalion 2/Kilap Sumagan stormed Selamat village in Sibiru-biru district, Deli Serdang regency. The troops reportedly broke into homes and physically assaulted residents.

3 weeks ago
Politics premium

Prosecutors seek seven years for Thomas Lembong in sugar graft case

Attorney General’s Office (AGO) prosecutors demanded that the bench declare former trade minister Thomas Lembong guilty in a corruption case pertaining to sugar imports and sentence him to seven years behind bars.

3 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

Brazil plans to take a legal action in the death of Juliana Marins

The Indonesian authorities have done their best to rescue Brazilian climber Juliana Marins who fell to her death while climbing Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara.

3 weeks ago
Economy premium

Bali continues agriculture push on shaky ground

The island province, long known for its sandy beaches, terraced rice farms and unique temple culture, is still struggling to find a way to ramp up its agriculture industry and move away from its reliance on tourism as the key economic contributor.

3 weeks ago
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