U.S. considers buying Chagos Islands: reports
President Trump has been consistent in his position that the United Kingdom should not give away the British Indian Ocean Territory, which includes our joint U.S.-U.K. military facility on the Diego Garcia atoll, a U.S. official told Reuters.
I drove with Apple CarPlay for over 25,000 miles last year - these apps were the most essential
I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every ride easy.
South Korea's President orders probe into ballot shortage issue
Local elections in the country last week were hit by a ballot shortage that prevented some eligible voters from casting their ballots
Couple sentenced to death for rape and murder of girl in Bangladesh's fastest trial
Under Bangladeshi law, death sentences awarded by trial courts must be reviewed and confirmed by the High Court before they can be carried out
Bank Indonesia showcases investment projects in Bali to foreign envoys
Bank Indonesia (BI) showcased investment projects in Bali, including the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ), to ...
Corruption probe, BGN reshuffle test future of MBG program
The leadership reshuffle at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and the corruption investigation involving its former ...
Prabowo seeks faster expansion of Sekolah Rakyat program
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said education is key to improving public welfare and called for a faster ...
The feature Apple needs to make HomePod stand out isn't audio-related
Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.
Indonesia finalizing aircraft spare parts duty waiver
Indonesia is finalizing a policy to exempt aircraft spare parts from import duties as part of efforts to improve ...
President Prabowo stresses safeguarding state wealth for welfare
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stressed the importance of safeguarding the nation's wealth to ensure decent ...
MacBook Neo vs. Dell XPS 13 (2026): I've used both budget laptops - this one wins for now
Dell's new 13-inch XPS starts at just $599 with student pricing, making it a direct competitor to the Neo. But is it any better?
GIZ earmarks 20 mln euros for marine conservation
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has earmarked 20 million euros for marine conservation efforts in ...
I saw the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex and it's clear: Microsoft has gone beastmode
The flagship laptop announced at Computex 2026 will feature Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.
IEU-CEPA ratification targeted for H2 2026: Airlangga
The ratification of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) is targeted ...
Indonesia may secure 18 US tariff exemptions: govt
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the Office of the United States Trade Representative ...
Indonesian minister calls for ecological conversion amid crises
Indonesia's Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat called on all sectors of society to undergo an ...
Missing Malaysian hiker's rescue hailed a 'miracle'
When we heard that she had been found safe, it felt like our prayers had been answered; it is truly a miracle, said the rescued hikers friend
Android Auto is way more customizable than you might realize - 6 tricks to try ASAP
You can change Android Auto to make the platform unique to you. Here's how.
Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, says Ukraine
In separate statements, Kyivs General Staff and the state atomic agency said a container-receiving building had been partially destroyed, but that no spent fuel had been stored there at the time of the attack
Prabowo urges Sekolah Rakyat' students embody diligence, integrity
President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday urged students, particularly those in the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat ...
Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a ...
Prabowo orders more tuition-free 'Sekolah Rakyat' schools in Bali
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to expand the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat ...
Ministries urged to fast-track funding for Sumatra rehabilitation
Indonesia's disaster recovery task force urged ministries and agencies to speed up budget allocation and ...
Indonesian govt urges vocational colleges to boost tech talent
Indonesia's deputy higher education minister called on vocational universities and polytechnics to produce skilled ...
Ministry oversees accelerated phase II people's school development
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to oversee the accelerated construction of Phase II ...
Minister calls for universities' role in bolstering food sufficiency
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman called on universities to play an active role in strengthening agricultural ...
Public Works Ministry adds 222 kitchens for free meals program
The Ministry of Public Works announced the completion of 222 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs) serving as ...
Indigenous rights in Papua backed by constitution, DPD says
Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) said the legal standing of indigenous institutions and customary ...
Indonesia invites Russian firms to join rail projects
Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors ...
Bandung Festival draws 500 musicians to celebrate Angklung
About 500 musicians performed at the Bandung Angklung City Festival 2026, an event aimed at strengthening cultural ...
Indonesian Air Force drills response to bomb threat on plane
Indonesia's Air Force conducted a simulated aircraft bomb-threat exercise to sharpen personnel skills in responding ...
Years of emergency prep taught me how to storm-proof my solar generators
With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here's my approach.
I drove 25,000 miles with CarPlay last year - here are the apps I used most (and why)
I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every trip easy.
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, researchships near key S. China Sea islands
The islands between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong are seen by some security experts as vulnerable to Chinese attack due to their distance more than 400 km (250 miles) from Taiwan island
Bill in U.S. Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card
The legislation comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration programmes through tightening restrictions, prioritisation of higher wages for H-1B applicants, and imposition of a $1,00,000 fee on new petitions.
The Apple Watch needs a better Siri more than the iPhone right now
Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.
Ukraine targets St Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Russia's Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down 376 Ukrainian drones
Jakarta focuses on HR development in bid to become global city
The Jakarta Provincial Government stated that developing human resources (HR) is one of the key factors in ...
Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.
Ministry advises returning Hajj pilgrims to comply with flight rules
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has continued to monitoring the return of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to ...
Finance Minister pushes stricter rules on port cargo storage
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Saturday that he wants tighter regulations governing how long goods can ...
Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination, the Lebanese army said in a statement
Indonesia pushes culture as key driver of creative economy
The Ministry of Creative Economy said that art and culture play an important role in strengthening the national ...
Acer Swift Air 14 vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops - this model wins
Acer's new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct response to the MacBook Neo. Here's how it compares, by the specs.
Indonesia links waste crisis to climate justice push
The Ministry of Environment has emphasized that addressing the national waste crisis comprehensively is a key to ...
Indonesia invites investors for tourism school in Labuan Bajo
The Ministry of Transmigration is inviting investors to build a tourism vocational school in the West Manggarai ...
China enjoys robust growth, growing global influence: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly ...
The quickest way to find blocked numbers on your iPhone - it's easy
You can find, manage, and add blocked numbers from the same place on your iPhone. Here's where to look.
Purbaya says rupiah, stocks weakness don't reflect RI fundamentals
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes that the weakening of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) and currency ...
Xi Story: A bus ride across China's urban-rural divide
As China works to narrow the development gap between cities and the countryside, the transformation of Jiaxing City ...
Putin says strong head-of-state rapport underpins Russia-China ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the strong rapport between the Russian and Chinese heads of state ...
Indonesia not heading toward another 1998 economic crisis: Minister
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that Indonesia is not heading toward an economic, financial, and monetary ...
Indonesia and Malaysia expand military cooperation efforts
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense strengthened bilateral ties by enhancing military cooperation with Malaysia's ...
Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes
Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait
British PM Starmer criticises U.S. V-P Vance over comments on U.K. teen's death
J.D. Vance wrote on X that there should be righteous anger in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, which he blamed in part on the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it
Indonesia accelerates waste-to-energy projects in 30 locations
The Indonesian government is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy (PSEL) facilities in several priority ...
RI launches ASRI Movement towards climate justice
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency on Saturday launched the Safe, Healthy, Clean, and ...
RI calls for ecological repentance to reduce national waste
Indonesian Ministry of Environment is encouraging a national ecological repentance movement to reduce the volume of ...
Argentina expands hantavirus probe; sends teams to test rats in Mendoza
The Health Ministry says specialists from Malbran, together with U.S. CDC, are preparing to test rodents for the hantavirus in Mendoza from June 8-12
BI, Finance Ministry sync policies to stabilize rupiah
Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Finance are reinforcing coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to ...
Indonesian tourism on positive growth trajectory: Minister
Minister of TourismWidiyanti Putri Wardhana stated the increase of foreign tourist arrivals through April 2026 ...
RI predicts US will charge 18 pct tariff after talks
Indonesian governmentexpects the final tariff rate on its exports to the United States to be 18 percent, subject ...
Fortegra Appoints Mark Rattner as President
-The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra or the Company), a global specialty insurer and part of DB ...
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
It was the latest in back-and-forth attacks that have strained the tenuous ceasefire in the war and efforts to reach a deal to extend that truce.
Notice of Multi-Color First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call
-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call covering MCCs ...
Finance Minister Purbaya dismisses resignation rumors
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has firmly dismissed circulating rumors of his resignation, declaring his ...
Incomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Israel has to pull back troops from Lebanon for peace to take hold
8 of the best Prime Day laptop deals I'd actually buy myself
Prime Day is coming earlier this year, and I've rounded up the best laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.
7 unique Father's Day gifts and gadgets your dad doesn't already have
Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.
4 Android Auto apps I can always rely on for road trips - beyond Maps and Spotify
Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before your next adventure.
Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine, destroy children's food plant
The enemy attacked a peaceful civilian food industry enterprise, Kyiv region governor Mykola Kalashnyk said in a post on Telegram
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
Israels air force has struck parts of southern Lebanon, and the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages
I traveled 2,700 miles with Sony, Apple, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair sounded the best
Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.
Apple WWDC is next week: All the iOS 27, Siri, and more news we're expecting to see
We'll be on the ground covering Apple's annual developer conference live from Apple Park.
Indonesia ends fast-track residency permit processing
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said ...
Indonesia says illegal fishing crackdown saves US$895 million
Indonesia's fisheries ministry said it had taken action against 1,210 vessels involved in illegal fishing since ...
5 ways Android Auto beats your car's own infotainment system - hands down
Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.
Bali will host 2026 Asian Open Water Swimming Championship
The Tourism Ministry has announced that the 12th Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 will be held on June ...
Indonesia eyes June issuance of Panda Bonds
Indonesia is targeting the issuance of yuan-denominated sovereign bonds, known as Panda Bonds, in June 2026 as part of ...
Indonesia eyes egg distribution through food aid program
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has proposed including chicken eggs among the commodities distributed through ...
I had ChatGPT build me a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it worked!
The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - in the time it takes to make dinner.
I have a new favorite Linux email client in 2026 - and I've tested them all
A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.
Central Java becomes first region to integrate cooperative education
Indonesia's Central Java province became the first region to integrate cooperative education into school curricula, ...
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, sends ash 1.5 km high
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday evening, sending volcanic ash about 1.5 kilometers ...
How Google could turn Siri into the AI health coach my Apple Watch needs
Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.
Indonesia expands trade partnerships across Sub-Saharan Africa
Indonesia is expanding strategic partnerships with countries in the Sub-Saharan African region to broaden trade and ...
Indonesia plans plain packaging for cigarettes and vapes
The Health Ministry is formulating regulations on cigarette and vape packaging and health warnings as part of efforts ...
Surabaya chosen as pilot for river plastic reduction program
The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has launched a river plastic pollution prevention partnership program aimed ...
Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison
Che Dalha illegally took in more than 158 million yuan ($23.35 million) from 1999 to 2025 while he worked in the country's southwestern border regions of Tibet and Yunnan, as well as during postings in Beijing, a court said
UI, Monash launch joint degree program in information systems
The University of Indonesia (UI) and Monash University have agreed to establish a joint degree program in Information ...
