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Wreck of Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry found upside down in Bali Strait
Archipelago 04:00 pm

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Wreck of Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry found upside down in Bali Strait

The joint search and rescue (SAR) team has finally located the wreck of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya fe...
Prabowo in Brussels to seal EU deal amid US tariff threat
Europe 03:03 pm

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Prabowo in Brussels to seal EU deal amid US tariff threat

Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that “shifting global geopolitics...
Security, trade in focus as Australia PM Albanese arrives in China
Asia & Pacific 01:50 pm

Security, trade in focus as Australia PM Albanese arrives in China

Australia's exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are d...
'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity
Entertainment 01:20 pm

'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity

James Gunn's "Superman," which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aim...
Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California
Americas 12:38 pm

Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California

Raids on agricultural sites Thursday resulted in the arrests of 200 undocumented migrants, as part o...
MRT Jakarta to launch tender for $3b east-west line in Q4
Economy 12:00 pm

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MRT Jakarta to launch tender for $3b east-west line in Q4

The tender will prioritize Japanese firms, as the project is being financed by the Japan Internation...
Calls grow for more Betawi lessons in Jakarta schools
Jakarta 10:10 am

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Calls grow for more Betawi lessons in Jakarta schools

Following the Jakarta city administration’s plan to ban the iconic ondel-ondel (giant Betawi e...
Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from Aug. 1
Economy 12:10 am

Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from Aug. 1

President Donald Trump on Saturday targeted Mexico and the European Union with steep 30 percent tari...
Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception
Entertainment 23 hours ago

Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception

The city has been bracing for "Oasis Day" ever since the Gallagher brothers, singer Liam a...
Social aid recipients fall into online gambling addiction
Society 23 hours ago

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Social aid recipients fall into online gambling addiction

Half of a million social aid recipients in Indonesia were found on a list of online gamblers, a...
UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes
Science & Tech 1 day ago

UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes

The ITU called for robust standards to combat manipulated multimedia and recommended that content di...
US customs duties top $100 billion for first time in a fiscal year
Regulations 1 day ago

US customs duties top $100 billion for first time in a fiscal year

US customs duty collections surged again in June as President Donald Trump's tariffs gained stea...
Government launches Human Rights Law overhaul to empower Komnas HAM
Politics 1 day ago

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Government launches Human Rights Law overhaul to empower Komnas HAM

The Human Rights Ministry has kicked off an initiative to revise the country’s Human Rights La...
'All Crew Muslim': Ships look to dodge Red Sea attacks with messages
Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

'All Crew Muslim': Ships look to dodge Red Sea attacks with messages

The Red Sea is a critical waterway for oil and commodities, but traffic has dropped sharply since Ho...
Police probe death of diplomat in Central Jakarta
Jakarta 1 day ago

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Police probe death of diplomat in Central Jakarta

The death of Arya, 39-year-old junior diplomat at the Foreign Ministry specializing in the protectio...
Bali villages to get grants of up to Rp 1 billion to effectively manage waste
Archipelago 1 day ago

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Bali villages to get grants of up to Rp 1 billion to effectively manage waste

Bali has been grappling with a growing waste crisis in recent years, with unmanaged garbage frequent...
US, China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

US, China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks

The sit-down between Wang and Rubio, a longtime China hawk, came as Asian foreign ministers wrapped ...
UN says US sanctions on expert sets 'dangerous precedent', must be reversed
Americas 1 day ago

UN says US sanctions on expert sets 'dangerous precedent', must be reversed

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced that Washington was sanctioning the outspok...
‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity
Food 1 day ago

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‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was i...
IKN Authority downplays report of rampant prostitution in new capital
Archipelago 1 day ago

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IKN Authority downplays report of rampant prostitution in new capital

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority said there were no prostitution practices in the new...
Analysis: Trade Ministry deregulates imports to boost competitiveness
Academia 1 day ago

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Analysis: Trade Ministry deregulates imports to boost competitiveness

The Trade Ministry has rolled out a wide-ranging regulatory reform package aimed at easing import re...
RI urges ASEAN to uphold fair norms amid global trade tensions
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

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RI urges ASEAN to uphold fair norms amid global trade tensions

Speaking on the final day of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur o...
As users surge, Indonesia falls short on AI talent
Tech 1 day ago

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As users surge, Indonesia falls short on AI talent

Indonesia is among the top countries globally in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) users bu...
Oil tycoon Riza Chalid named suspect in Pertamina corruption case
Politics 1 day ago

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Oil tycoon Riza Chalid named suspect in Pertamina corruption case

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) suspects businessman Riza Chalid of conspiring  ...
Rainy days in July
Editorial 1 day ago

Rainy days in July

The unseasonal heavy rains and the hydrometeorological disasters that followed were just more e...
KPK questions East Java governor in grant fund corruption case
Archipelago 1 day ago

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KPK questions East Java governor in grant fund corruption case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been investigating the alleged misuse of East Java p...
Prabowo seeks meeting with Trump as tariff looms
Regulations 1 day ago

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Prabowo seeks meeting with Trump as tariff looms

The government says it remains in negotiations to secure a trade deal with Washington before the Aug...
BGN wants extra Rp 118t to fund free meals program in 2026
Economy 2 days ago

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BGN wants extra Rp 118t to fund free meals program in 2026

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has requested an additional Rp 118 trillion (US$7.27 billion) to...
Prabowo presses for Latin America trade pact as US tariff threat rises
Economy 2 days ago

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Prabowo presses for Latin America trade pact as US tariff threat rises

In 2023, Indonesia exported US$1.5 billion worth of goods to Mercosur countries, ranging from coconu...
Search underway in Bali waters for missing Saudi tourist
Archipelago 2 days ago

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Search underway in Bali waters for missing Saudi tourist

A search is underway for a 29-year-old Saudi man who went missing on Tuesday while swimming off Bali...
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