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Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island
Markets 11:06 pm

Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island

Iran warned it could target United States "hideouts" in the United Arab Emirates as a majo...
Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount
Tech 04:04 pm

Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

If Meta settles on the 20 percent figure, the layoffs will be the company's most significan...
Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban
Entertainment 03:03 pm

Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban

In a December proclamation restricting entry of foreign nationals, Trump said he had "determine...
Indonesia delays D8 summit as Mideast war rages on 
Middle East and Africa 02:00 pm

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Indonesia delays D8 summit as Mideast war rages on 

Jakarta decided to postpone the summit of eight Muslim-majority developing countries grouped under t...
Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals
Asia & Pacific 01:01 pm

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the t...
Aceh displaced persons evicted ahead of Idul Fitri
Archipelago 12:02 pm

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Aceh displaced persons evicted ahead of Idul Fitri

The disaster task force has set a target that all displaced person in Aceh vacate their evacuation t...
Iran threatens US-linked oil targets after Trump says Kharg bombed
Middle East and Africa 11:22 am

Iran threatens US-linked oil targets after Trump says Kharg bombed

Trump had also threatened to hit the island's oil infrastructure if Tehran did not allow passage...
Sumatran tiger cub rescued following livestock attacks in Riau
Archipelago 09:11 am

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Sumatran tiger cub rescued following livestock attacks in Riau

Widespread deforestation in Sumatra has destroyed much of the tigers' natural habitat, depl...
‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in Indonesia
Entertainment 08:02 am

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‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in Indonesia

With nearly 11 million tickets sold, the film’s success signals the rising strength of local s...
Govt prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran
Society 07:20 am

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Govt prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

The peak of the 2026 haj pilgrimage is expected to fall in May, with Indonesian pilgrims scheduled t...
Analysis: Ramadan inflation surges, with geopolitics adding new risks
Academia 07:00 am

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Analysis: Ramadan inflation surges, with geopolitics adding new risks

Indonesia faces rising inflation during the Ramadan season every year, but inflationary pressures th...
Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack
Politics 06:40 am

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Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack

Civil society groups and other activists condemn the acid attack against Kontras' Andrie Yunus, ...
Families of 3 crew missing in Hormuz explosion desperate for answers
Society 06:06 am

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Families of 3 crew missing in Hormuz explosion desperate for answers

Some family members have turned to social media for potential updates out of desperation, citing a &...
Indonesia still seeks to ratify ART despite US trade probes
Economy 1 day ago

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Indonesia still seeks to ratify ART despite US trade probes

US trade investigations against Indonesia and other countries over alleged unfair practices could gi...
Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff
Food 1 day ago

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Rene Redzepi—who trained at the Spanish restaurant El Bulli, also once considered the world&#3...
RI gears up to retire diesel power plants amid war-driven energy fears
Regulations 1 day ago

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RI gears up to retire diesel power plants amid war-driven energy fears

To prevent power outages, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that closures ...
Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

The election has been dominated by Balendra Shah, the former mayor of ​Kathmandu, the capital, whose...
Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes
Economy 1 day ago

Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes

US President Donald Trump's administration launched a new trade investigation on Wednesday into ...
Sjafrie says Gaza deployment hinges on Board of Peace dynamic
Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

Sjafrie says Gaza deployment hinges on Board of Peace dynamic

Sjafrie told reporters Indonesia had been prepared to send 20,000 troops for the force but...
Coffee exporters target $1.3b in shipments this year amid lower output
Markets 1 day ago

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Coffee exporters target $1.3b in shipments this year amid lower output

Indonesia exported around $2.5 billion worth of coffee products last year, excluding instant coffee,...
US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial
Tech 1 day ago

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta ...
Oil shocks and crashes: Where are we headed with the 2026 crisis?
Academia 1 day ago

Oil shocks and crashes: Where are we headed with the 2026 crisis?

Past oil shocks reshaped energy policy and fuel use. With electric transport and renewable power exp...
Garuda’s 50 Boeing planes deal: Between ambition and survival
Academia 1 day ago

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Garuda’s 50 Boeing planes deal: Between ambition and survival

Garuda’s multi-billion dollar bet on 50 new Boeing jets will either modernize Indonesia's ...
Rejang Lebong regent arrested for alleged Rp 980 million kickbacks
Archipelago 1 day ago

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Rejang Lebong regent arrested for alleged Rp 980 million kickbacks

KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu said the alleged scheme began in Februar...
Idul Fitri without the excess: Finding the real meaning of Hari Raya
FEATURES 1 day ago

Idul Fitri without the excess: Finding the real meaning of Hari Raya

We're scaling back the festivities and finding more meaning this Idul Fitri.
Asian stocks slide as Iran war keeps oil near $100, dents rate-cut bets
Markets 1 day ago

Asian stocks slide as Iran war keeps oil near $100, dents rate-cut bets

Asian stocks slumped on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline as fast-dwindling hopes ...
Indonesia’s CPTPP accession: Unlocking opportunity
Academia 1 day ago

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Indonesia’s CPTPP accession: Unlocking opportunity

As the global trading system continues to face pressures and shocks, CPTPP offers a unique platform ...
KCI Announces new plan to raise Greater Jakarta commuter line fares
Jakarta 1 day ago

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KCI Announces new plan to raise Greater Jakarta commuter line fares

KRL fares have remained unchanged since 2016, despite rising operating costs.
Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’
Lifestyle 1 day ago

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Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phone...
Middle powers and the struggle in a US–China world
Academia 1 day ago

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Middle powers and the struggle in a US–China world

Can “middle powers” bolster existing multinational institutions like the United Nations?...
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