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UK, Indonesia launch maritime partnership by signing 4 MOUs

The partnership aims to strengthen Indonesia's maritime economy, promote food security, improve resilience in coastal communities and create opportunities for the next generation of shipbuilders.

4 weeks ago
Society premium

Wikimedia complies with govt’s registration after blackout threat

During a meeting on April 23, Wikimedia clarified its nonprofit nature and commitment to user privacy, while the government made clear its electronic platform registration as a mere administrative process. ...

4 weeks ago
Regulations premium

‘This is the right time’: Trade minister defends Indonesia-US tariff deal

Trade Minister Budi Santoso has defended the government’s decision to pursue a trade agreement with the United States, known as the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which has been criticized for placing Indonesia in an unequal position with the world’s largest economy. ...

4 weeks ago

The Latest

Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia calls for stronger protection for peacekeepers

Chief Pvt. Rico Pramudia, who was injured during an attack by Israeli forces in Lebanon on March 29, died from his wounds on April 24, bringing the total casualties among United Nations peacekeepers in the country to six.

4 weeks ago
Editorial premium

Dark days soldier on

The case should be tried in a civilian court to ensure accountability and uncover the full chain of command.

4 weeks ago
Society premium

Health experts urge maternal vaccination to protect pregnant women, babies

Among the vaccines that can be given to pregnant women are those that inoculate against pertussis and tetanus, as antibodies against such diseases can be passed down to the baby through the placenta and breast milk.

4 weeks ago
Politics

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Activists and observers say a climate of repression is taking root under a government that baulks at criticism under the leadership of ex-general Prabowo—himself accused of human rights violations in the 1990s.

1 month ago
Americas

'Get down!' Panic and chaos at Washington's glitzy media gala

Trump was seated on the stage at the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner, the first time he attended as president, when loud bangs disrupted the revelry and caused him and others to look up in alarm.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

‘Endek catri’ fabric: Protector of Bali’s cultural identity or tourist souvenir?

Amid Bali’s booming tourist sector, academics from Warmadewa University have called for greater protection of the island’s communal cultural intellectual property, particularly the endek catri fabric from Klungkung.

2 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north

Evacuation orders are in place for a third of Otsuchi's population, with the town lost nearly a tenth of its population in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Danantara eyes $30b solar project on power exports to Singapore

The state asset fund is eyeing a US$30 billion renewable energy project that will export power to Singapore as well as supply the national grid, but licensing and funding issues related to a prior solar farm deal continues to cast a cloud of uncertainty among investors.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

Success of SCOPEX 2026 signals more sustainable agribusiness sector

PT Socfin Indonesia successfully held the Socfindo Conference on Practical Application & Exhibition 2026 (SCOPEX 2026) with the theme "Practical and Sustainable Innovations in Palm Oil." The event served as a strategic opportunity for the company to strengthen its active role in developing applicable, collaborative and relevant innovations for the palm oil industry.

6 hours ago
Americas

Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars

The nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), signed by almost all the countries on the planet, with notable exceptions like Israel, India, and Pakistan, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, to promote complete disarmament, and to encourage cooperation on civilian nuclear projects.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

The edible film revolution: Packaging you can eat, protecting what you eat

Growing concern over global warming and plastic waste is accelerating research into environmentally friendly packaging for food and beverages. As consumers become more aware of sustainability issues, demand is rising for packaging that is biodegradable, renewable, safe and affordable.

17 hours ago
Tech

DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips

The close collaboration with Huawei on the new model, the V4, contrasts with DeepSeek's past reliance on Nvidia's AI chips.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump evacuated from press dinner in Washington after shots reportedly fired

Trump administration officials appeared to have been evacuated first and uncertainty remained as to what exactly happened.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Trump says that he scrapped the envoys' visit because the talks involved too much travel and expense to consider an inadequate offer from the Iranians.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Bali trash issues raise concerns after landfill closure

Residents are forced to burn and throw their garbage to rivers after the 32-hectare Suwung landfill limits garbage collection ahead of its Aug. 1 closure.

1 month ago
Health

WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

Up to now, infants have been treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying a greater risk of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity.

1 month ago
Economy

Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites

"The last time we saw similar signals was during the severe 2015 to 2016 El Nino," a meteorologist has said.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in years

Most electoral lists are aligned with President Mahmoud Abbas's secular-nationalist Fatah party or running as independents, with no lists affiliated with Fatah's archrival Hamas.

1 month ago
Economy

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

An action plan said that the EU and US would explore setting minimum prices on critical minerals, effectively preventing China or other outside powers from flooding the market with inexpensive exports.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US-Kuwaiti journalist leaves Kuwait after release from detention

Shihab-Eldin had not been seen in public since March 2, after being detained by Kuwaiti authorities during a crackdown by Gulf nations on people filming or posting footage from the conflict that started when the US and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February.

1 month ago
Companies

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said itwill invest up to $25 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) startup.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: BPJS Kesehatan under strain as claims outpace revenues

Indonesia’s universal healthcare program is coming under renewed strain as the Health Care and Social Society Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) revealed that claims have begun to outpace premium revenues. With the claim ratio reaching 111.86 percent as of February 2026, the imbalance signals growing pressure on the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance (JKN) system.

1 month ago
Europe

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the war that engulfed the Middle East, saying he viewed it as a betrayal.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

N. Sumatra Police secure assets of suspect in parish credit union embezzlement

The assets include a house and other unspecified assets but have not been confiscated yet, pending a court ruling.

1 month ago
Regulations

US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian oil

Sanctions experts have long said, however, that the independent refineries are somewhat immune to the full effect of US sanctions as they have little exposure to the US financial system.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

El Niño set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns

A clear shift has been observed in the Equatorial Pacific, with sea-surface temperatures rising rapidly, suggesting a high likelihood of El Niño conditions developing between May and July this year.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US hopes for progress, but Iran says not direct talks

While Trump expressed confidence at the prospect of a lasting peace in Lebanon, sealing a deal to end the wider Middle East war is a thornier proposition, even as urgency mounts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

1 month ago
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