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Netanyahu to meet Trump in U.S. on December 29
Netanyahus trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip
Indian mission establishes one stop help centre for distressed women in Canada
The Centre would function from the Consulate General of India, Toronto and the Centre Administrator can be reached on +1 (437) 552 3309 and osc.toronto@mea.gov.in, the statement said
Highland Papua pledges full support for Prabowos Asta Cita
The provincial government of Highland Papua has affirmed its commitment to fully supporting the implementation of ...
Own a Roku TV? You're missing out on these hidden settings and menu screens
A simple button combination unlocks Roku's hidden menu, which offers advanced features.
Indonesia reopens Aceh-Medan route after Bailey bridge installation
The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works has confirmed the reopening of the national road connecting Banda Aceh in Aceh ...
Search underway for four Spanish tourists after Labuan Bajo boat sinks
A search and rescue (SAR) team is searching for four Spanish nationals who reportedly drowned in the waters off Padar ...
PLN restores power to 184 villages after Aceh floods, landslides
Indonesias state-owned electricity company, PLN, has successfully restored the electricity distribution network ...
Sumatra floods: Energy Ministry sends 1,000 generators, 3,000 stoves
The Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has deployed one thousand portable diesel generators and ...
Indonesia to disburse $2.1 million in disaster aid for educators
Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will distribute Rp32.8 billion (around US$2.1 million) in ...
Indonesia shut Komodo, Padar routes after cruise boat incident
Padar and Komodo Islands in Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara, have been temporarily closed to visitors due to ...
Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen humanitarian crisis
The slashing in aid has come as Afghanistan is battered by a struggling economy, recurrent droughts, two deadly earthquakes and the mass influx of Afghan refugees expelled from countries such as Iran and Pakistan
Indonesia targets 3 million tons of sugar output by 2026
The Indonesian government is aiming to increase national sugar production to 3 million tons by 2026 as part of efforts ...
Sumatra floods: Police send heavy equipment, open clean water access
Deputy Chief of Indonesias National Police (Polri) Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo announced the deployment ...
Myanmar Junta Lifts Yangon Curfew Ahead of Elections
Myanmar junta lifts Yangon's curfew days before its sham electionsclaiming stability amid ongoing civil war and repression.
Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend
I spent a weekend tweaking my home network to improve my Wi-Fi speed and connectivity. Here's what worked.
India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How's it doing?
Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem.
RI bets on holiday sales to lift growth with nationwide mall drive
Indonesia is banking on a nationwide shopping campaign to boost consumer spending during the year-end holidays, as the ...
Home ministry urges swift data, land readiness for Sumatra housing
Indonesias Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian on Friday urged regional governments to swiftly submit accurate ...
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, report says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and U.S. delegations had inched closer to finalising a 20-point plan at the talks over the weekend in Miami
My 11 favorite Linux distributions of all time, ranked
After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning. Here they are.
Who, Where, and Why: Inside the Myanmar Juntas Phase One Election
As the regime presses ahead with a tightly controlled first phase of voting on Sunday, large swathes of the country remain beyond its reach and political opponents are shut out.
Protesters block key Dhaka junction seeking justice for Sharif Osman Hadis killing
The protesters blocked the main roads at Shahbagh, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a complete halt
Indonesia's Danantara in talks on US access to critical minerals
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has started talks on US access to the country's critical minerals, ...
Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill
You might be shocked at how many 'vampire devices' could be in your home, silently draining power.
Myanmar Junta Bars Independent Domestic Monitors From Sundays Election
Scrutiny of vote widely regarded as a fraud to entrench military rule will be confined to regimes supporters at home and abroad.
8 ways to get more iPhone storage today - and most are free
Running out of iPhone space? Don't panic-buy a new phone or more iCloud+. Here's how to free up space fast.
Born on December 26, 1893, Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary and the long-time Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party. A quiz on the man and his times
Myanmar Elections Third Phase to Cover Fewer Areas Than Thought
On Jan. 25, the junta hopes, another 63 townships will go to the polls, whether its writ runs there or not. But even that is nine fewer than expected.
Garudasays pilot followed SOP after Jakarta-Sydney flight turbulence
Garuda Indonesia on Friday said the pilot of a JakartaSydney flight that encountered turbulence shortly before ...
Oura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: I've tested both smart rings, and the winner is not so obvious
The Oura Ring 4 is one of the best products I've tested; however, it's also quite expensive. Here's how to decide between the newest model and its predecessor.
Several people injured after being stabbed at factory in Japan
Kyodo News agency and other media said several people were stabbed by a man with a knife at a rubber factory in the city of Mishima
Watch: India-Pakistan, Middle East and more: wars and conflicts that headlined 2025
2025 reminded the world that even longfrozen fault lines can shift in an instant. From South Asia to the Middle East, from Africa to Eastern Europe, 2025 was a reminder that conflicts remain deeply interconnected each reshaping borders, societies, and futures.
Banten Police deploy 100 Brimob personnel for Aceh disaster response
The Banten Regional Police deployed 100 personnel from its Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit to Aceh to support Operation ...
Minister urges to add traditional games at Yogyakarta Station
Indonesias minister for womens empowerment and child protection on Friday urged state railway operator ...
Jakarta traffic, passenger flows stable during Christmas 2025: Agency
Head of Jakarta Transportation Office, Syafrin Liputo, said that based on preliminary data collected from December 18 ...
These OnePlus earbuds transported me from my noisy commute, but the price is more wild
The OnePlus Buds 4 offer flagship-level active noise cancellation for a budget-friendly price.
Nusakambangan: From maximum security to hub of hope
The year 2025 marks a new historical milestone for the correctional system on Nusakambangan Island, which has now ...
UAE President arrives in Pakistan on maiden official visit
This is President Al Nahyan's first official visit to Pakistan as the UAE president and he is accompanied by a high-level delegation
This smart calendar brought order to my family's busy schedule, and I can't go back
The 15-inch Skylight Calendar smart display has made a huge impact on keeping track of events, meetings, and even household chores.
Jakarta to strengthen food aid, social security for workers
The Jakarta provincial government will strengthen staple food subsidy programs for workers through the Jakarta Smart ...
Aceh marks 21 years since 2004 tsunami with prayers forvictims
Thousands of residents from across Indonesias Aceh Province gathered in the provincial capital on Friday to mark ...
How AI could close the education inequality gap - or widen it
As schools and universities take varying stances on AI, some teachers believe the tech can democratize tutoring. Here's how - and where the drawbacks lie.
Junta Blacklists Myanmar Expats in Korea Over Election Protests
Military regime exports repression abroad as Seoul embassy targets protesters for rallying against its sham poll.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal
Authorities said he siphoned more than $700 million into his personal bank accounts from the 1MDB fund
Indonesia prepares more police personnel for Sumatra disaster response
Indonesias national police have prepared an additional 1,500 personnel tobolster post-disaster response ...
One of the best TVs we lab-tested this year is still one of the most affordable
The flagship QM8K combines OLED-level picture quality with an accessible price point.
Indonesia sets Jan 8 for post-holiday free meals program rollout
The Indonesian government has announced plans to fully resume nationwide implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals ...
Indonesia's MBG program continues for priority groups during holidays
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program continues to prioritize pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and ...
Indonesia maintains secure food supply amid holiday demand surge
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that Indonesias rice supply remains secure, as the ...
Cambodia says Thailand escalated strikes during border talks
From 6:08 am to 7:15 am, the Thai military deployed F-16 fighter jets to drop as many as 40 bombs, to intensify its bombardment in the area of Chok Chey village, Cambodia's Defence Ministry said in a statement
Sumatra survivor housing should be near public facilities: minister
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, Maruarar Sirait, has instructed officials to ensure that permanent housing ...
MPR Deputy Speaker calls for urgent climate change legislation
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno has called for the immediate ratification ...
Avantor Appoints Gladys Wang as Vice President, Bioprocessing Commercial, Asia, Middle East & Africa
Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life ...
Infrastructure Ministry sends 250 tonnes of disaster relief to Sumatra
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has dispatched two teams to oversee ...
10 killed, 32 injured in Mexico bus crash
The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlan, while the vehicle travelled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec
Indonesians' thoughts are with flood victims at Christmas: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said that during this years Christmas celebrations, the hearts and minds of nearly ...
Turkiye starts examining black boxes from jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and 7 others
North Korea's Kim orders more missile production in 2026
The missile and shell production sector is of paramount importance in bolstering up the war deterrent, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Optimistic of stronger food sector performance in 2026: minister
Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, expressed optimism that Indonesia's food sector performance will ...
Basarnas ends search for flood victims in Aceh after one month
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that the victim search operation in several flood-hit regions ...
BNPB delivers 1,361 tons of aid to flood-hit provinces in Sumatra
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that 1,361 tons of logistical aid have been distributed to ...
Indonesia weather mod curbs rainfall in flood-hit Sumatra: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) assessed that the weather modification operation (OMC) has been ...
Navy on standby for Christmas, New Year sea transport safety
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has placed its warships on full alert to anticipate sea transport contingencies during the ...
Banten's South Tangerang declares emergency as waste crisis escalates
The Government of South Tangerang City, Banten Province, has declared an emergency response status to address the ...
Syria says killed senior Islamic State leader
The strikes killed five members of the jihadist group, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
2025 in Myanmar: The Year in Review
From Chinese meddling to staged scam-center crackdowns and a sham election, The Irrawaddy looks back at the key events and figures in another difficult year for Myanmar.
Myanmar Junta Chief Mobilizes Navy for Election Season Offensive
Min Aung Hlaing has told personnel to train for amphibious assaults and ground combat as the regime escalates indiscriminate attacks on resistance-held territory.
Government accelerates recovery in disaster areas: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, stated that the government is accelerating the ...
East Java awards bonuses after OSN2025 medal haul
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has awarded cash bonuses to students who won medals at the 2025 National ...
RI Govt to disburse housing allowance for flood-hit Sumatra residents
The Indonesian government will begin disbursing a monthly transitional housing allowance to thousands of residents ...
Indonesian Navy deploys 20 warships for Sumatra disaster response
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has deployed 20 warships to support the government in accelerating disaster response ...
Myanmar Junta Escalates Attacks on Civilians in Election Countdown
Deadly airstrikes, raids and artillery attacks are targeting civilians across the Bamar heartland regions of Sagaing, Mandalay and Magwe.
China rejects U.S. claims on India ties, says border issue is bilateral
China accuses the United States of distorting its defence policy in an attempt to prevent an improvement in China-India relations
Indonesia tasks SOEs to build 15,000 houses for Sumatra flood victims
The Indonesian government has tasked state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with building 15,000 homes for residents displaced ...
Myanmar Business Owners Arrested as Junta Tightens Tax Noose on Mon State
Importers and gold dealers charged in crackdown on tax evasion and alleged funding of resistance groups.
Junta Sustains Heavy Losses in Battle for Hill Guarding Arms Factory
Scores of regime soldiers have been killed in the attempt to drive the Arakan Army from Point 666, a hilltop base that guards the approach to the regimes cherished KaPaSa-16 arms factory.
Jakarta Archbishop highlights Catholic solidarity in disaster relief
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said all Catholic parishes in Indonesia are collaborating to raise relief ...
RI Govt launches interfaith worship cleanup ahead of Xmas, New Year
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has rolled out a nationwide interfaith cleanup drive at houses of ...
Banten to spend $49 mln on river normalization for flood control
The Banten provincial government plans to normalize several rivers in 2026 with an estimated budget of Rp821 billion ...
Indonesia's VP reviews rail readiness for Christmas-New Year travel
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Tawang Station in Semarang, Central Java, on Thursday to ...
Jakarta offers free health checks during Christmas-New Year holidays
The Jakarta Health Office is providing health screening services at transportation hubs, tourist destinations and ...
Cardinal Suharyo highlights family renewal in Christmas message
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said the 2025 Christmas celebration offers an important opportunity to ...
Indonesia boosts maritime safety for Christmas, New Year travel
Indonesias Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Indonesian Navy, is intensifying maritime ...
Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, underlines growing 'Atmanirbharta' in the space sector
Indonesia strengthens extreme weather response for year-end holidays
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has intensified collaboration with ...
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Dhaka
His return to Bangladesh comes after a gap of 17 years amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability that has been gripping the country
Research support key to Indonesia's aerospace competitiveness: PTDI
Research support from Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is seen as crucial to ...
Jasa Marga applies contraflow on Jakarta-Cikampek toll road
State-owned toll operator PT Jasamarga Transjawa Toll Road (JTT) on Thursday morning implemented a one-lane contraflow ...
-Tabelog (https://tabelog.com/en/), Japan's largest restaurant search and reservation service operated by ...
Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
I think its tragic, and I think everybody respects and is very sad for what happened, and I think people here are out on the beach, because its like a celebration but everybody has got it in their memories and everybody is respectful of what happened, says British tourist Mark Conroy
