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100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: Report

The 100 children are set to be handed over to local government officials in Niger state on Monday (December 9), according to the United Nations source

The Hindu 8 Dec 2025 3:00 am

Benin President says situation 'under control' after coup bid

I would like to assure you that the situation is completely under control and therefore invite you to calmly go about your activities starting this very evening, says Benin's President Patrice Talon

The Hindu 8 Dec 2025 2:00 am

Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon

The plan's initial steps saw Israeli troops withdraw to positions behind a so-called Yellow Line in Gaza, though still in control of more than half the territory

The Hindu 8 Dec 2025 1:00 am

U.S. envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changes

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said the two main outstanding issues were on territory primarily the future of the Donbas and the future of Ukraines Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europes largest, which is under Russian control

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:13 pm

Indonesia speeds up housing relocation for Sumatra disaster victims

Minister of Housing and Settlements Maruarar Sirait stated that the housing relocation for flood- and ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

Indonesia releases elderly Dutch drug convict for repatriation

An elderly drug convict from the Netherlands, Ali Tokman bin Muharram, has been released from his prison in Surabaya, ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 9:17 pm

West Sumatra may extend disaster emergency status

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi said the provinces disaster emergency status is likely to be extended, as most ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 8:58 pm

TNI deploys 30,864 personnel to support Sumatra flood response

Deputy Head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Information Center, Brigadier General Osmar Silalahi, noted ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 8:56 pm

Social Affairs Ministry sends aid worth Rp66.7B to flood-hit Sumatra

The Ministry of Social Affairs has sent assistance worth Rp66.7 billion (around US$3.99 million) as of Sunday, to ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 8:36 pm

Sumatra disaster a challenge we must overcome: President Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto described the major floods and landslides that swept the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

Social Affairs Ministry delivers 164,000 meals daily in Sumatra

The Ministry of Social Affairs is producing 164,588 ready-to-eat meals per day through dozens of public kitchens ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 7:01 pm

Ministry prepares age-based physical activity recommendations

The Ministry of Health said it is preparing age-based physical activity recommendations for the public through the Free ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 6:39 pm

Indonesia strengthens implementation of deep learning in schools

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) held Deep Learning Training for school principals and ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 6:17 pm

Forget Samsung S25 Ultra: This Android alternative has battery life that left me speechless

With the OnePlus 15, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in my pockets, here's how one stood out from the others.

ZDNet 7 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

Bali readies indoor tourism options amid volatile year-end weather

Hotels and other accommodation providers on Bali have prepared a range of indoor activities as alternative options amid ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 5:08 pm

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - but here's its real best feature

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a high-capacity, solar-ready power station built to keep your home running. Here's how it fared in mine.

ZDNet 7 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Ministry holds training for trainers to suppress violence in schools

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education organized training for trainers on capacity building for the prevention ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 4:11 pm

Indonesia scrutinizes regional leaders over disaster response failures

Deputy Home Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto announced that the ministry has deployed its inspectorate unit to intensify ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 4:04 pm

Japan, Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets

Japan formally protested the incident, calling it an extremely regrettable act and a dangerous one that exceeded the scope necessary for safe aircraft operations, countrys Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

Prabowo inspects evacuees and emergency kitchen in Aceh

President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday inspected the condition of evacuees and the emergency kitchen operated by the ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 3:43 pm

Aceh power supply to be restored today, Lahadalia tells Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto has been informed by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia that power ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 3:42 pm

President announces debt relief for flood-affected Aceh farmers

President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government will cancel Smallholder Business Credit (KUR) debts for Aceh ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 3:41 pm

Indonesia faces alarming physical activity deficit: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health has reported that Indonesia is facing a physical activity deficit, particularly among ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

W Sumatra pushes to restore connectivity in flood zones

The West Sumatra Provincial Government is prioritizing the rapid construction of semi-permanent roadways to reconnect ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 2:59 pm

Basarnas sends sea-borne aid to flood-isolated areas in West Sumatra

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has delivered emergency supplies by sea to two flood-affected areas in ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 2:48 pm

Govt moves to speed up KUR aid for MSMEs hit by Sumatra disasters

The Indonesian government is seeking to accelerate the disbursement of its subsidized microcredit scheme, People's ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 2:44 pm

PLN airlifts generator to maintain hospital services in Central Aceh

State-owned electricity company, PLN, has airlifted a 250-kiloVolt Ampere (kVA) generator to support vital facilities ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 2:29 pm

Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire

India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.

BBC 7 Dec 2025 1:33 pm

Gov't officials urged to prepare for new criminal code

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Otto Hasibuan underscored the ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 12:57 pm

Over 10,000 buildings damaged, 47 dead in East Aceh floods: BPBD

The East Aceh Disaster Management Agency reported that 10,715 homes and public facilities were damaged after severe ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 12:28 pm

Army airdrops aid to isolated North Tapanuli villages

The Disaster Response Task Force of the Bukit Barisan District Military Command has airdropped assistance to ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 11:34 am

Prabowo makes second trip to flood-hit Aceh, ramps up relief push

Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto flew to Aceh on Sunday for his second inspection of areas affected by ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 11:19 am

National roads in Langkat restored after floods: Minister

The Ministry of Public Works said national roads in Langkat, North Sumatra, have been restored to normal conditions ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 11:10 am

Ministry sent 108 tons of aid to flood victims in Sumatra

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) said it has sent a total of 108 tons of aid to disaster-affected ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 10:58 am

Prabowo orders full power restoration in flood-hit Sumatra

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government officials to ensure that electricity is fully restored in ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 10:53 am

Ministry seals four entities over Sumatra disasters

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced that the ministry has sealed four legal entities suspected of contributing ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 10:44 am

China, Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, the ministry said

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 10:00 am

Prabowo orders swift restoration of flood-damaged land routes

Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the immediate restoration of land routes severed by floods and ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 9:49 am

Staff and tourists among 23 killed in Goa nightclub fire

The fire was caused by a gas cylinder exploding in the club's kitchen, authorities say, with the nationalities of those killed not yet known.

BBC 7 Dec 2025 8:21 am

Kremlin welcomes end to direct threat label in U.S. national security strategy: report

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the state-run TASS news agency the updated document dropped language describing Russia as a direct threat

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 8:12 am

Sumatra flash floods and landslides leave 914 dead, BNPB says

A total of 914 people have died following flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces in Sumatra, the ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 8:10 am

East Java Provincial Government opens public kitchen in Aceh Tamiang

The East Java Provincial Government, through the Disaster Preparedness Cadets (Tagana), has opened a public kitchen in ...

Antara News 7 Dec 2025 7:45 am

My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and surprisingly cheap

The KeySmart SmartCard left a strong impression after just a few weeks of using it.

ZDNet 7 Dec 2025 7:30 am

Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire

The poll, coming less than two weeks after an apartment fire that killed at least 159 people, is a possible test of public sentiment about the government's handling of the tragedy

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 6:57 am

Yes, you can make your AirTag last 10 years on a single battery - but you won't like how it's done

I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Elevation Lab said, 'no worries.'

ZDNet 7 Dec 2025 5:30 am

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border

The U.S. Geological Survey said it struck about 370 kilometres northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 250 kilometres west of Whitehorse, Yukon.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 5:00 am

Would Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan like to be James Bond?

There has been much speculation about who the next 007 will be since Daniel Craig left the role in 2021.

BBC 7 Dec 2025 1:47 am

Govt to spur sport industry growth by drafting supportive regulations

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir reaffirmed his commitment to drafting regulations that will support the growth ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 10:24 pm

South Aceh leader to be questioned for Umrah during floods

Indonesias Home Affairs Ministry will summon South Aceh district chief Mirwan for questioning after he traveled ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 10:17 pm

Germany's Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor

Merz, after stopping in Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II, is set to fly on to Israel in the evening before meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 10:14 pm

Indonesian navy hospital ship treats flood victims in North Sumatra

Indonesias Navy has deployed its hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 (KRI RJW-992) to provide free ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 10:05 pm

Indonesia uses storytelling toaid children Sumatra floods

Indonesias Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is offering psychosocial support to children affected by ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

Indonesia speeds up certification of small outer islands

Indonesias land agency is accelerating the certification of small and outermost islands to strengthen national ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 7:43 pm

Indonesia speeds up housing recovery plan after Aceh floods

The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) has begun fast-tracking plans to restore public facilities and homes ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

Jakarta expands sustainability program to build eco-aware students

The Jakarta Education Office has expanded its Urban Sustainability Education program to strengthen ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 6:48 pm

Jakarta pushes wider job access for people withdisabilities

Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno on Saturday reaffirmed the citys commitment to widening job opportunities for ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 6:13 pm

Village co-ops urged to boost farm output: deputy minister

Indonesias cooperatives ministry has urged local Merah Putih village and urban cooperatives across the country ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 6:02 pm

Deputy minister warns of rising youth mental health risks

Indonesias deputy health minister on Saturday warned of a sharp rise in mental health problems among children ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 5:43 pm

Your smart home is at risk - 6 ways to protect your devices from attack

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be.

ZDNet 6 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

Indonesia task force foils illegal nickel smuggling attempt

An integrated task force stationed at the private airport of PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

Construction begins on IKN legislative and judicial complex

The legislative and judicial development project in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara(IKN), has entered its ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

Indonesia aims to be global model of interfaith harmony

Indonesias religious affairs minister said on Saturday he sees the country becoming a global center of ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 5:11 pm

Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at critical moment

As the first phase of the ceasefire winds down, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that they are working to force the way forward to the second phase to cement the deal

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 5:05 pm

RI Govt ramps up emergency school supportafter Sumatra floods

Indonesias government has rolled out rapid-response measures to keep students learning after flash floods and ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 4:45 pm

Indonesian govt plans 50,000 subsidized home contracts on Dec 18

Indonesias Housing and Settlement Areas Minister Maruarar Sirait plans to finalize contracts for 50,000 ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 4:35 pm

How chatbots can change your mind - a new study reveals what makes AI so persuasive

The more persuasive a model is trained to be, the higher the likelihood that it'll hallucinate, researchers find.

ZDNet 6 Dec 2025 4:31 pm

Russia unleashes massive drone, missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 4:14 pm

Baznas provides psychosocial support for W Sumatra flood victims

The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) provides psychosocial support to help the mental recovery of children and ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

WMLchief urgesglobal Muslim unity against rising Islamophobia

The head of the World Muslim League (WML), Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, on Friday urged Muslims worldwide, ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 3:41 pm

How to shop with AI: 6 ways I find deals, price track, and let agents buy for me

Forget the old way of shopping. In 2025, AI can help you find the right product for the best price in minutes. Here's how.

ZDNet 6 Dec 2025 3:30 pm

Sumatra floods: Govt installs Bailey bridges to reopen access in Aceh

Two Bailey bridges have been installed over the Teupin River in disaster-hit Bireuen District, Aceh, Cabinet Secretary ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 2:01 pm

Indonesia suspends firms in Batang Toru after deadly floods

The Indonesian government has ordered a temporary suspension of activities by companies operating in the Batang Toru ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 1:50 pm

Indonesia speeds up repair of flood-damaged roads in Aceh

The Indonesian government is accelerating efforts to restore national roads in Aceh damaged by recent floods and ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 12:54 pm

Sumatra floods: TNI deploys reverse osmosis units to purify water

The Indonesian Armed Forces(TNI) deployed special reverse osmosis water purification equipmentto provide ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 12:45 pm

Indonesian ministry mobilizes university resources for Sumatra relief

Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto reported that universities have ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 12:01 pm

Indonesia plans to buy 200 helicopters for defense, disaster response

President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan to procure up to 200 helicopters next year to strengthen Indonesia's ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 10:13 am

Prabowo counters free meal critics, cites 49 million served daily

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has made significant contributions ...

Antara News 6 Dec 2025 9:58 am

I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected

Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment.

ZDNet 6 Dec 2025 2:26 am

FIFA gives President Donald Trump Peace Prize in departure from its traditional focus on sport

This is truly one of the great honours of my life, U.S. President Donald Trump said.

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 1:02 am

These premium OnePlus earbuds are a great buy at full price - and now they're nearly 40% off

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 introduce several improvements, including better audio output and a longer-lasting battery.

ZDNet 6 Dec 2025 12:07 am

A month with Fitbit Premium on my Pixel Watch changed how I see AI health coaching

Gemini's smarts elevate the service, making the subscription surprisingly worthwhile to keep.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 11:58 pm

Finally, a pair of wireless earbuds that sound great, fit comfortably, and won't break the bank

Soundpeats' Air 5+ Pro are a great-sounding pair of earbuds that won't break your holiday budget.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 11:44 pm

Woman wanted by Interpol over trafficking of tiger parts arrested in India

Yangchen Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors leading out of the country.

BBC 5 Dec 2025 11:43 pm

I switched to an Android with liquid cooling for a week - now I wish every phone had it

With snappy performance and even better efficiency, the Redmagic 11 Pro boasts the best mobile gaming I've tested to date.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 11:43 pm

You can buy the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for 50% off right now, and I highly recommend it

The LG B5 is a more budget-friendly OLED TV than the brand's flagship lineup, and right now at Best Buy, you can save even more.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 11:33 pm

Use Google Play? You might get a cash payout from this $700 million settlement soon

If you made a Google Play purchase between 2016 and 2023, and your account was located in the US, you're a part of the settlement. Here's what to expect.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 11:23 pm

India-Russia friendship remains steady like the pole star, says PM

The Russian President is on a two-day visit; PM signals that energy ties will continue as a strong and vital pillar of the partnership, despite Western opposition; 16 MoUs signed; PM announces free e-tourist visas for Russians

The Hindu 5 Dec 2025 11:06 pm

Indonesia calls its diaspora to partner in national development

The Holy Scripture teaches that after turning to God in prayer, humans are called to disperse across the land ...

Antara News 5 Dec 2025 11:02 pm

Turkey celebrates Coffee Day to strengthen ties with Indonesia

The Turkish Embassy in Jakarta strengthened its engagement with the Indonesian public through the celebration of World ...

Antara News 5 Dec 2025 11:02 pm

Shopping for gifts? These flagship OnePlus earbuds sound great and are 40% off now

In addition to their flagship-level noise cancellation, the OnePlus Buds 4 provide bass-heavy audio and in-depth customization options.

ZDNet 5 Dec 2025 10:54 pm