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Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship in Black Sea

The External Affairs Ministry said MV Omorfi was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters; at the time of the incident, there were 10 crew members on board, including three Indians

The Hindu 25 Jul 2026 12:43 am

Amazon will give you a $350 gift card when you buy a new Samsung phone - here's what to know

Samsung just launched its latest lineup of phones, and Amazon has free gift card offers on every single one.

ZDNet 25 Jul 2026 12:26 am

Claude Opus 5 arrives with near Fable performance at half the price

Anthropic's latest Claude upgrade targets developers and enterprises with stronger coding, better reasoning efficiency, prompt-cache-friendly tool changes, and near-Fable performance at Opus pricing.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 10:30 pm

'No signs of life' as China landslip toll rises to 14

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed, with footage from state media showing a huge pile of rocks and earth collapsed into a residential and commercial street.

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm

Imran Khan's son urges international community to intervene, says father needs urgent medical attention

Imran Khan has been arrested and convicted in several other cases leading to continued incarceration.

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm

I fixed my home office's spotty Wi-Fi with Samsung's free diagnostic tool - and it took just minutes

A recent uptick in lag and disconnects led me to reevaluate my home office setup. Here's how I validated my solution.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 9:53 pm

ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt at tighter spread

The bank set the coupon at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, sharply lower the initial guidance of 130 basis points, for its first dollar debt sale in nearly nine years. The coupon works out to be 5.46%.

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 9:11 pm

Aceh to enter post-disaster recovery phase in August

The Sumatra Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force (PRR Task Force) announced that Aceh Province ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:53 pm

Indonesia urges focus on jobs, mental health for youth at UN

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir shared Indonesia's perspective on what he described as two major challenges ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:41 pm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: I compared both Android flagships, here's what I prefer

In a battle of the top Android watches, one does it a little better.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 7:57 pm

Indonesia bans Dutch duo over exclusive foreigner run club in Bali

Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has taken action against two Dutch nationals who organized a ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

Indonesia becomes Asia's cocoa processing leader with 49 percent share

Indonesia's cocoa processing industry has strengthened its position as a leading player in Asia, accounting for 49 ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 7:46 pm

I tested Dell's new midrange work PC - It nails the sweet spot of price and performance

Dell's 14S pairs a sleek design with excellent battery life, making it one of the best midrange PC I've tested in 2026.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 7:23 pm

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns

In his resignation letter addressed to Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, the 76-year-old leader said he is seriously ill and suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney complications

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesia plans Garuda-Pelita merger to strengthen national airline

Danantara Indonesia and the State-Owned Enterprise Management Agency (BP BUMN) are seeking to merge Pelita Air, a ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 6:42 pm

Competitive PFII incentives key to attracting global investment: PPI

The Indonesian Researchers Association (PPI) has urged the government to provide competitive fiscal incentives in ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 6:38 pm

Indonesian police hunt drug network behind Riau seizure

Police in Indonesia's Riau province are searching for the alleged mastermind of a drug syndicate after seizing four ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 6:35 pm

Abadi Masela: Indonesia's 28-year journey toward energy security

Indonesia has begun construction of a large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projectin the Masela Block, ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 6:24 pm

4 little-known Google Calendar tricks I use to plan my workweek - and save time

If you're only using Google Calendar to track events, you're missing some of its most useful features.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 5:47 pm

MBG programme expected to increase domestic milk demand: Ministry

Indonesia's Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs,Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, said that optimising Free ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 5:42 pm

Indonesian military says security stable in Papua Highlands

Indonesia's military said the overall security situation in Papua Highlands Province remains stable despite recent ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 5:40 pm

250 Eiffel Towers' worth of waste: The AI boom's toxic hardware problem

Chips, servers, cables, and more could compound an already massive problem - here's who it affects and what's being done about it.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 5:35 pm

Indonesia reaffirms commitment to support Palestine's development

Indonesia reiterated its commitment in supporting Palestine's development, including by strengthening its human ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 5:32 pm

RI, China launch pharma venture to boost healthcare independence

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that a new joint venture between ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia, Arab nations condemn Israel over Al-Aqsa mosque actions

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and his counterparts from seven Arab and Muslim-majority nations have strongly ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 5:13 pm

Indonesian researchers urge incentives for new financial hub

The Indonesian Researchers Association (PPI) has urged the government to offer competitive fiscal incentives to attract ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:19 pm

UI students earn sixth place in US seismic design competition

Students from the University of Indonesia (UI) finished sixth overall at the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:10 pm

Indonesia, China deepen strategic economic cooperation

Indonesia and China are expanding economic ties through broader cooperation in trade, investment, industry, education, ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesia begins joint naval exercise with Russia in Vladivostok

Indonesia's Navy is ready to participate in the bilateral Exercise Orruda 2026 with the Russian Federation Navy ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

BI calls for ecosystem-based approach to MSME development

Bank Indonesia (BI) has emphasised the need for an ecosystem-based approach in the development and financing of micro, ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 3:44 pm

Indonesia pushes tech entrepreneurship to create more jobs

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology continues to strengthen higher education transformation by ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 3:40 pm

One of these 13 gadgets could be the hero your junk drawer needs (here's why)

From tiny box cutters to bug-bite healers, these handy gadgets totally earn their place in your home for their form and function.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

ASEAN Plus Three cooperation must innovate to stay relevant: Sugiono

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono underscored the importance of continued innovation within ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 3:26 pm

Government seeks ICW input to curb graft risks in Sekolah Rakyat

The Ministry of Social Affairs sought input and support from Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) to prevent corrupt ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 3:18 pm

Indonesia condemns Red Sea attacks on oil tankers

Indonesia has strongly condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea, describing them as a ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 3:10 pm

First look with the Galaxy Watch 9: I took it on a run in London - here's what I learned

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 is light and comfortable, with helpful nudges to hydrate as you exercise.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 2:45 pm

Finance minster says budget safe despite rebound in global oil prices

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the countrys 2026 State Budget (APBN) will remain resilient despite ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm

Borobudur Temple hosts 2,045 Buddhists for Tipitaka Chanting 2026

The Borobudur Temple in Magelang District, Central Java, draws 2,045 domestic and foreign Buddhists to the Indonesia ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 2:29 pm

Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

BBC 24 Jul 2026 1:58 pm

BGN intensifies cross-sector coordination for free meals program

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sudaryono emphasized his teams commitment to intensifying ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

APEC ministers seek stronger cooperation on digital technologies, AI

Asia-Pacific ministers responsible for telecommunications, information technology and digital policy are seeking closer ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:55 pm

Tourism Ministry drafts strategy to boost health tourism

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism is currently drafting and strengthening a joint cross-sectoral strategy to develop ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:55 pm

Indonesia strengthens its Pacific economic presence through Chile

Indonesia is seeking to strengthen its economic presence across the Pacific by deepening ties with Chile, leveraging a ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:47 pm

Indonesia partners with NYU to bolster national sports industry

The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports has partnered with New York University (NYU) to strengthen collaborative ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:47 pm

BGN to integrate nutrition education into Free Nutritious Meals

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head Sudaryono announced that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program will now include ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:46 pm

BGN chief pledges closure of non-compliant free meals kitchens

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head Sudaryono stressed that kitchens serving the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 12:44 pm

Indonesia must not lag in global AI supply chain: Nezar Patria

Indonesia must not be left behind in joining the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry supply chain, Deputy ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 11:44 am

Chinese and Indian Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila Amidst Regional Gathering

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a significant meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, 2026. The high-level diplomatic engagement, confirmed by official sources, took place on the sidelines of a regional gathering, providing an opportunity for direct communication between the two Asian giants. The meeting between Minister Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Minister Jaishankar underscores the ongoing efforts by both nations to maintain dialogue amidst the complex dynamics of their bilateral relationship. Such interactions at multilateral forums are a common diplomatic practice, allowing top officials to address [] Chinese and Indian Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila Amidst Regional Gathering

India Vision 24 Jul 2026 11:22 am

RI sees Nigeria as gateway for creative products sales in Africa

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar said Nigeria has the potential to serve as a gateway for ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 10:52 am

U.S. Justice Department withdraws NY Times subpoenas over Trump plane report

The newspaper had challenged the government requests for phone records of reporters and grand jury testimony as an attempt to intimidate the press and filed a motion to have them quashed

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 10:10 am

Kirin and Blackmores Team Up to Release Cognitive Function Support Supplements in Australia and New Zealand Formulated with Kirin Groups Cognizin Citicoline

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings)(TOKYO:2503) and Blackmores Limited (Blackmores), Kirins group ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:53 am

JCB and Fiuu Collaborate to Expand JCB Acceptance Across Southeast Asia

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japans only ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:33 am

Transport transformation key to address development challenges : Gov't

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono emphasized that transforming ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:26 am

Indonesia seeks AI sovereignty through local models, digital talent

Indonesia is building the foundation for artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty through the development of an ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 8:19 am

INVEST Fair 2026 Concludes Successful Two-Day Event with Over 100 Speakers, 40 Exhibitors and over 70 Hours of Investment Insights

INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysias largest retail investment fair, successfully concluded after attracting more ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 7:16 am

36th Hong Kong Book Fair continues to be a beloved cultural event

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36thHKTDCHong Kong Book Fair, ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 7:09 am

Prabowo urges universities to back B50, ethanol drive through research

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed universities to support theB50 andB60 biodiesel ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:45 am

Govt to house repatriated Indonesian artifacts at National Museum

Historic Indonesian cultural artifacts recently repatriated by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:43 am

Govt moves to curb economic leakage, save budget: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto pledged to take firm action to stop the annual leakage of national wealth, aiming to ensure ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:42 am

Indonesia exempts four countries from export earnings rule: Airlangga

Indonesia has granted exemptions to four trading partnersthe United States, China, Canada, and ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:41 am

RI's support for Palestinian independence non-negotiable: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed that Indonesia's support for Palestinian statehood remains an absolute ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:39 am

Accertify and Liminal Release First Empirical Study Proving Fraud-Cyber Convergence Works - and Defining How to Do It Right

-Accertify, a leading fraud decisioning provider whose Predictive Yes Platform enables merchants to say yes to more ...

Antara News 24 Jul 2026 4:37 am

US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners, including India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

BBC 24 Jul 2026 3:16 am

India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert possible violence.

BBC 24 Jul 2026 2:57 am

These 3 Fire TV Sticks are on sale at Best Buy - here's the one I recommend (and why)

Fire TV Sticks are back down to all-time low prices for Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale. We'll break down just how good of a deal you can get.

ZDNet 24 Jul 2026 12:16 am

Dell just dropped the price of this award-winning laptop to 50% off - and I highly recommend it

We granted the Dell 14 Plus an Editors' Choice award for great hardware and design. Now, the high-end version of the PC is over $1,000 off.

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 11:44 pm

Best Buy is selling the LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off - and I recommend it

It may be one generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price during the Black Friday in July sale.

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 10:15 pm

I've used Linux for 30 years, and this free security suite does it all - almost perfectly

Linux may be the most secure OS available, but it can always use extra security. BastionGuard 2 promises some serious security.

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 10:11 pm

China begins two days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait

The news comes a day after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of issues, including democratically-governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 10:10 pm

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world's largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 10:06 pm

Indonesia to mandate sustainable aviation fuel use starting in 2027

Coordinating Minister forInfrastructure and RegionalDevelopment Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:40 pm

Turning the tide on waste handling starts at the source

The fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang District, Banten, was brought under control 10 days after ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

Indonesia commends UK's recognition of Palestine

Indonesian Foreign MinisterSugiono has welcomedthe UnitedKingdom's decision torecognize the ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

Indonesia urges UK to help ASEAN fight online scam syndicates

Indonesian Foreign MinisterSugiono has calledon the UnitedKingdom to assistmember states ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:18 pm

Indonesia urges stronger ASEAN-China partnership amid uncertainty

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that the ASEAN-China economic partnership must strengthen regional ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:06 pm

Humanoid Raises $152 Million at $1.35 Billion Post-Money Valuation, Becoming Europe's First Pure-Play Humanoid Robotics Unicorn

-Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company building industrial humanoid robots, announced a $152 million Series A ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 9:03 pm

Sekolah Rakyat graduates to pursue college or skilled jobs

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said graduates of the government's tuition-free schools under the Sekolah ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 8:23 pm

AI image fraud will cost $40 billion next year - can these international standards help?

Until now, efforts to identify and combat deepfakes and AI scams have been scattered. Which proposed standard will dominate?

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 8:21 pm

Indonesia's Sekolah Rakyat to expand to 45,000 students in 2026

The tuition-free education program, Sekolah Rakyat (People'sSchool), is expectedto serve ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 7:57 pm

Second Lady Selvi emphasizes character education on Children's Day

Indonesia's Second Lady Selvi Ananda called on parents and relevant stakeholders to strengthen character education ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 7:49 pm

PSSI applauds women's team progress after defending AFF Cup title

Chairman of theFootball Association ofIndonesia (PSSI) ErickThohir said thenational women's ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 7:20 pm

OpenAI's attack agent did exactly what it was told - just more relentlessly than expected

OpenAI's unintended attack on Hugging Face startled the world because its AI agent was acting on its own. But that's exactly what agentic AI is designed to do. We just didn't expect it to do it so well.

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 7:01 pm

Indonesia, Australia strengthen ASEAN ties on peace and economy

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong co-chaired the ASEAN-Australia Post ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 6:56 pm

Two of three Papua shooting victims evacuated: police

A joint Indonesian military and police team has evacuated two of three civilians killed in a shooting allegedly carried ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 6:43 pm

Indonesia's biometric SIM card registration reaches 10 million users

At least 10 million Indonesian mobile network users have registered their SIM cards using biometric verification, ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 6:32 pm

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 6:15 pm

I use Anthropic's Claude AI tools for very different jobs: How to pick between models, Code, and Cowork

Here's how Anthropic's AI tools work, what they can accomplish, and why security, cost, and your oversight still matter.

ZDNet 23 Jul 2026 5:56 pm

Indonesia promotes traditional games to reduce screen time

Indonesian Minister ofWomen's Empowerment andChildProtection Arifatul ChoiriFauzi has ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 5:44 pm

BNN seizes Rp165 billion in drug laundering assets

Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) confiscated over Rp165 billion (around US$9.1 million, US$1 = Rp17,965) in ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 5:29 pm

Indonesia pushes for upgraded ASEAN-South Korea economic pact

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono called for a more integrated economic partnership between ASEAN and South Korea to ...

Antara News 23 Jul 2026 5:15 pm