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Mark Rutte's government collapses over benefits scandal: media
World 14 hours ago

Mark Rutte's government collapses over benefits scandal: media

Thousands of parents were wrongly accused by Dutch authorities of fraudulently claiming child allowa...
At least 37 confirmed dead in West Sulawesi earthquake
National 15 hours ago

At least 37 confirmed dead in West Sulawesi earthquake

Hundreds were also injured when the 6.2-magnitude quake struck in the early hours, triggering panic ...
Indonesia books record high trade surplus in 2020
Business 16 hours ago

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Indonesia books record high trade surplus in 2020

The country logged a trade surplus of US$21.74 billion last year, the second-highest figure in the c...
Jakarta aims for 75.2% coverage in 'massive' COVID-19 vaccination drive amid 2-week spike
City 16 hours ago

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Jakarta aims for 75.2% coverage in 'massive' COVID-19 vaccination drive amid 2-week spike

Jakarta's COVID-19 vaccination program comes not a moment too soon amid a two-week surge in dail...
Recent crash unlikely to affect air travel demand, experts say
Business 16 hours ago

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Recent crash unlikely to affect air travel demand, experts say

“I think there will be some people who are taken aback by the incident and cancel their trip, ...
Islamic preacher Syekh Ali Jaber dies at 44
National 16 hours ago

Islamic preacher Syekh Ali Jaber dies at 44

Although Ali tested positive for COVID-19 in December, doctors declared him coronavirus-free prior t...
Ministry pushes forward 982 infrastructure deals as govt ramps up spending
Business 17 hours ago

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Ministry pushes forward 982 infrastructure deals as govt ramps up spending

The Public Works and Housing Ministry signed on Friday 982 infrastructure procurement packages worth...
Court rejects petition to classify OTT firms as broadcasting media
National 18 hours ago

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Court rejects petition to classify OTT firms as broadcasting media

Over-the-top (OTT) service providers are regulated by several laws, the Constitutional Court argued ...
Govt helps MSMEs tap Chinese markets through special e-commerce platform
Business 19 hours ago

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Govt helps MSMEs tap Chinese markets through special e-commerce platform

The government seeks to promote products of Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in...
Gojek to focus on operations abroad as pandemic hits Indonesian market
Business 19 hours ago

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Gojek to focus on operations abroad as pandemic hits Indonesian market

Gojek has brought its services to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and is now looking to those market...
Data recovered from crashed Sriwijaya Air jet's flight recorder
National 19 hours ago

Data recovered from crashed Sriwijaya Air jet's flight recorder

The recorder, which holds information about the speed, altitude and direction of the plane, could su...
Trump's China tech war backfires on automakers as chips run short
Business 20 hours ago

Trump's China tech war backfires on automakers as chips run short

The shortage is now causing Ford Motor Co, Subaru Corp and Toyota Motor Corp to curtail production i...
Google closes Fitbit deal as US, Australia probes continue
Business 21 hours ago

Google closes Fitbit deal as US, Australia probes continue

Fitbit makes a watch-like device to measure physical activity that competes with Apple Watch and oth...
A perfect storm: Indonesia braces for more disasters amid COVID-19, plane investigation
National 21 hours ago

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A perfect storm: Indonesia braces for more disasters amid COVID-19, plane investigation

Meteorologists warn of extreme weather and more natural disasters as response efforts are strained b...
Death toll from West Sulawesi quake rises to 7
National 22 hours ago

Death toll from West Sulawesi quake rises to 7

The epicentre of the quake was six kilometres (3.73 miles) northeast of Majene city at a depth of 10...
Indosat to let go of ‘uncompetitive’ satellite business
Business 22 hours ago

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Indosat to let go of ‘uncompetitive’ satellite business

The company no longer deemed its satellite communications business “competitive” and shr...
Distraught families mourn members lost in Sriwijaya crash
National 22 hours ago

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Distraught families mourn members lost in Sriwijaya crash

“Heading back to Pontianak, guys! We’re now in the airport,” said Athar Rizki Riaw...
Manchester United face title test in Liverpool showdown
Sports 22 hours ago

Manchester United face title test in Liverpool showdown

With points certain to be dropped by one of the title contenders at Anfield this weekend, third plac...
China tech giant Xiaomi dives 11% after US blacklisting
Business 23 hours ago

China tech giant Xiaomi dives 11% after US blacklisting

Shares in Chinese technology giant Xiaomi collapsed more than 11 percent in Hong Kong trade Friday a...
For Russia, nuclear arms curbs with Biden are a 'no brainer'
World 23 hours ago

For Russia, nuclear arms curbs with Biden are a 'no brainer'

The New START treaty, which expires just 16 days after Biden's inauguration, is the last major a...
Biden pledges 'new chapter' but Trump impeachment trial looms
World 23 hours ago

Biden pledges 'new chapter' but Trump impeachment trial looms

Biden promised "a new chapter" for the nation on the day after Trump became the first US p...
US commission says China possibly committed 'genocide' against Xinjiang Muslims
World 23 hours ago

US commission says China possibly committed 'genocide' against Xinjiang Muslims

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) said new evidence had emerged in the past yea...
N.Korea shows off new submarine-launched missiles after rare party congress
World 1 day ago

N.Korea shows off new submarine-launched missiles after rare party congress

The parade featured rows of marching soldiers, as well as a range of military hardware including tan...
Flight SJ182: World offers condolences to heartbreaking Indonesian airplane tragedy
World 1 day ago

Flight SJ182: World offers condolences to heartbreaking Indonesian airplane tragedy

Indonesia has received an outpouring of grief from the world's dignitaries over Sriwijaya A...
Biden unveils $1.9 tn economic plan as US recovery buckles
Business 1 day ago

Biden unveils $1.9 tn economic plan as US recovery buckles

President-elect Joe Biden will propose injecting US$1.9 trillion into the US economy when he takes o...
Three dozen mayors ask Biden for direct shipments of COVID-19 vaccine
World 1 day ago

Three dozen mayors ask Biden for direct shipments of COVID-19 vaccine

The move came as Biden, who takes office on Wednesday, readies a $1.9 trillion stimulus package prop...
Do not break with Merkel, Bavarian leader warns before CDU leadership vote
World 1 day ago

Do not break with Merkel, Bavarian leader warns before CDU leadership vote

Merkel, who steps down after September's elections, is heading into the last months of her tenur...
Japan to ban entry of foreign athletes during virus emergency
Sports 1 day ago

Japan to ban entry of foreign athletes during virus emergency

The suspension will last until Feb. 7, the scheduled end of the coronavirus state of emergency in th...
Raffi Ahmad under fire for breaching COVID-19 protocols after vaccination
National 1 day ago

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Raffi Ahmad under fire for breaching COVID-19 protocols after vaccination

Hours after getting his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, photos of Raffi Ahmad attending a social gather...
At least three dead as buildings collapse in West Sulawesi quake
National 1 day ago

At least three dead as buildings collapse in West Sulawesi quake

The 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours, triggering panic among the terrified residen...
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