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RI-Pakistan as moderate Muslim countries promoting tolerance: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto noted that Indonesia and Pakistan hold similar values as the two largest Muslim nations in ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 6:37 pm

Junta Offers Reward for Dr. Tayzar San, Two Others After Mandalay Protest

The junta promised 20 million kyats for information on Dr. Tayzar San, Ko Nan Lin and Ko Khant Wai Phyo as it tightens security ahead of Wednesdays silent strike.

The Irrawaddy 9 Dec 2025 5:59 pm

Indonesia, Pakistan sign seven cooperation agreements

Indonesia and Pakistan on Tuesday signed seven cooperation agreements covering education, trade, health, and security ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 5:52 pm

Kadin calls on industries to share aggregated health data with govt

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged industries to integrate employee medical check-up ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 5:43 pm

Indonesia blocks local leaders' foreign trips amid disaster response

Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued a circular letter restricting all regional government ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 5:41 pm

Govt to build 2,000 CSR-funded homes for Sumatra survivors

Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait revealed that the construction of 2,000 homes for Sumatra disaster survivors in Aceh, ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 5:39 pm

Year-end: Indonesia rolls out holiday transport discount nationwide

Indonesia is rolling out a wide range of transport fare discounts over the year-end holiday period in an effort to ease ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 5:06 pm

Myanmar Gems Trade Loses Shine as Junta Cracks Down on Dealers

Warning letters and repeated interrogations over alleged resistance links are forcing merchants to change the way they do business.

The Irrawaddy 9 Dec 2025 4:29 pm

As Myanmar Economy Sinks, Junta Grabs Lifeline From Europes Last Dictator

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has reached out with trade, investment and arms support.

The Irrawaddy 9 Dec 2025 4:20 pm

SGS Highlights Cybersecurity Capabilities With World's First EU RED-NB Certification and Cybersecurity Mark

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded Ruijie Networks the ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 2:33 pm

Best blood pressure watches: I tested the top models that actually work

I tested some of the top blood pressure watches available, and considered medical research and current FDA guidance, to help you choose the best one for your needs.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 2:30 pm

Lexar Unveils Industry's First AI Storage Core for NextGeneration Edge AI Devices

As AI computing moves rapidly from the cloud to the edge, devices such as AI PCs, intelligent vehicles, and robotics ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 2:10 pm

Indonesia targets $8 mln from seaweed deals at FIE 2025 in Paris

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries aims to secure up to US$8 million in potential ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 2:10 pm

I converted this tiny laptop into a Linux work machine, and it shouldn't work this well

The X Plus Storm 10 laptop flies through demanding tasks and runs Linux seamlessly.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 2:00 pm

Manpower Ministry prepares experts to support Sumatra recovery

Manpower Minister Yassierli stated that his ministry is preparing to deploy experts serving as instructors from its job ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 1:38 pm

Indonesia expands measures to protect migrant workers abroad

Since taking office in October 2024, President Prabowo Subianto has introduced a series of measures to strengthen ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 1:28 pm

Indonesia strengthens policies as aging population expands

The Indonesian government is strengthening elderly-related policies as Statistics Indonesia data shows that 21 ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 1:19 pm

How India's largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos

Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. What happened?

BBC 9 Dec 2025 12:51 pm

Indonesia, Pakistan seek stronger ties as Prabowo begins visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Pakistan on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation as ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 12:50 pm

Minister approves 10,000 tons rice supply for disaster-hit Aceh

Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman has approved an additional ten thousand tons of rice requested by Aceh ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 12:38 pm

White Paper on Shaping Hainan's Brand Image on Tourism and Culture and International Communication Strategy (20242025) released

Recently, Hainan, China's southern island province, formally released the White Paper on Shaping Hainan ' s ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 11:50 am

Indonesians welcome Prabowo in Islamabad with angklung tribute

Indonesians in Pakistan welcomed President Prabowo Subianto with patriotic songs played on angklung instruments as he ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 11:41 am

Discrimination elimination key in RI's policy direction: dy minister

Deputy Minister of National Development Planning Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard said that integrating human rights and ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 11:27 am

Indonesia urges nationals in Japan to stay alert after M7.5 quake

Indonesias embassy in Tokyo urged its nationals in Japan to stay calm and alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 11:11 am

Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

BBC 9 Dec 2025 10:44 am

China's Hainan safeguards rainforest ecosystem, preserves ethnic culture

Changjiang Li Autonomous County, situated in the heart of Hainan Island, recently hosted the 2025 Rainforest and ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 10:36 am

Dy minister urges regions to uphold human rights in public services

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk called on regional governments across Indonesia to uphold human rights ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 10:07 am

China's Guizhou achieved all-round agricultural and rural advancement over the past five years

Guizhou, China's only mountainous province without plains, has developed modern, efficient mountain agriculture ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 10:05 am

China's Guizhou's green agricultural products make way into Persian Gulf

The 2025 Middle East Organic & Natural Expo kicked off on Nov. 17 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 9:45 am

Sumatran elephants, human bear heavy toll of devastating floods

Environmental degradation should be treated as a serious priority by the government, as poorly managed land use, ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 9:16 am

SOPA 2026 Journalism Awards Open for Entries; Deadline Feb. 26

-The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing editorial excellence ...

Antara News 9 Dec 2025 8:41 am

This iOS 26 feature cements Apple Music as my top streaming service (as an ex-Spotify user)

A feature hidden in your iPhone settings offers a solution to one of the most challenging aspects of switching music streaming services.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 8:30 am

U.K. local politician to pay hefty fine for hiring Indian student as nanny illegally

Hina Mir, a councillor and a qualified solicitor, was found to have hired 22-year-old Himanshi Gongley for 1,200 pounds in cash a month despite her having no legal work rights in the U.K.

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 8:12 am

Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Short answer: Yes

You may be missing out on optimal performance or sound. Here's how to check.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 7:30 am

A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women

Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the worlds largest experiments.

BBC 9 Dec 2025 5:59 am

Trump calls EU fine on X 'nasty one', says Europe going in 'bad directions'

Europe is going in some bad directions, Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House event, saying he expected to get a full report on the EU fine later on Monday.

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 3:02 am

Should you be afraid of smart home hacking? 6 ways experts keep their devices protected

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's my guide.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 2:50 am

This portable power bank is irreplaceable for me, and it has less to do with the capacity

The Nitecore NB Plus is thin, lightweight, water-resistant, and resilient against cold, heat, and knocks.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 2:37 am

The tablet that made me put away my iPad and Kindle has a worthy successor - and it's on sale

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that delivers reliable everyday performance at an accessible price.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 1:34 am

Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch ahead of the holidays - here's how to qualify

Verizon's Black Friday deals for home internet include your choice of a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or Samsung tablet. Here's what to know.

ZDNet 9 Dec 2025 12:58 am

ChatGPT saves the average worker nearly an hour each day, says OpenAI - here's how

The company is stepping up its efforts to attract enterprise customers amid growing competition from Google and Anthropic.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 11:40 pm

I saw the future of Android XR smart glasses, and Google left me stunned at the progress

From multimodal AI glasses to immersive headsets, Google's plan for its Android XR platform feels more ambitious than ever.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 11:30 pm

Nusron Wahid vows to protect farmland in post-disaster Sumatra

Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 10:14 pm

China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy

Taiwan is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations and China brooks no external interference, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said

The Hindu 8 Dec 2025 10:11 pm

Gemini vs. Copilot: I tested the AI tools on 7 everyday tasks, and it wasn't even close

Microsoft is building Copilot into every product it owns, while Google is integrating its Gemini LLM tool into all of its properties. To determine which tool is better, I came up with seven challenges.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

GoTyme Bank Launches Crypto Trading in the Philippines in Partnership with Alpaca

-GoTyme Bank, the fastest-growing bank in the Philippines and a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 9:44 pm

Snap vs. Flatpak: How to decide which Linux package manager is right for you

It's a debate Linux users love to argue over, and there's no easy answer - but here's my take.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 9:37 pm

RI Govt plans major land-use revisions in flood-hit Sumatra

Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid said on Monday that the land-use plans ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 9:29 pm

OJK launches financial literacy guide for people with disabilities

Indonesias Financial Services Authority (OJK) unveiled a Financial Literacy Guide for people with disabilities ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 9:02 pm

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts every user should know (and improves productivity)

Keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your workflow - if you know what they are. Here are the ones I recommend to every Windows user.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 8:54 pm

Should you run Linux straight from a USB? I tried it, and here's my expert advice

Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 8:30 pm

The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Our top picks to keep tabs on your stuff

The best Bluetooth trackers make it easy to know the location of your essentials at work, home, and school. These are our favorites, many of which are on sale for Black Friday.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 8:28 pm

RI Govt sends intern doctors, repairs hospitals in disaster-hit Aceh

Indonesias Health Ministry is prioritizing repairs to damaged hospitals in Aceh and mobilizing intern doctors ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 8:26 pm

Pertamina-Rosneft Tuban Refinery decision expected mid-December: govt

Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said a decision on whether state-owned oil ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:51 pm

RI Govt targets graduation of 400,000 families from social aid

Indonesias Social Affairs Ministry aims to help at least 400,000 beneficiary families become economically ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:47 pm

Forget burner phones - you can join this new carrier with just a ZIP code (no ID necessary)

Privacy-first Phreeli says it won't collect, sell, or share customer data. Here's why.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

RI Govt to expand free meal program for disabled citizens

The Indonesian government will provide free nutritious meals twice daily to 36,000 people with disabilities starting in ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:35 pm

RI Govt exempts tuition for students hit by Sumatra floods

Indonesias Higher Education Ministry will waive tuition fees for one to two semesters for students affected by ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:24 pm

RI Govt ensures aid for women, children in flood-hit Sumatra

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi said on Monday that the needs of women ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:17 pm

Timor Leste PM meets Yogyakarta Sultan to bolster cultural ties

Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmo met Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, Governor of Indonesias Special ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

Sumatra schools struggle to resume classes after floods, landslides

The Indonesian Education Ministry reported that schools in 52 districts across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Myanmar Junta Boss Says Military Will Remain in Politics Until EAOs Disappear

Observers say the junta chiefs claim that the military will eventually exit politics is meaningless in a system engineered to preserve its dominance.

The Irrawaddy 8 Dec 2025 6:07 pm

Govt deploys doctors to Sumatra in post-disaster health response

Indonesias Ministry of Health has begun deploying intern doctors and medical specialists from ministry-owned ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 5:54 pm

The 40 best products we tested in 2025: Editors' picks for phones, TVs, AI, and more

After a year of testing the top hardware and software, here's ZDNET's list of 2025 winners.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

I'm a vinyl enthusiast, but this digital streaming app made me enjoy wireless audio just as much

If you stream your music and want better audio than a Bluetooth speaker can offer, consider the WiiM Amp Ultra.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 5:26 pm

I replaced Chrome with a local AI browser on my Pixel and it's almost too good to be free

Puma works on iPhone and Android, providing you with private, local AI directly in your mobile browser.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 5:23 pm

Floods - Education budget revised to accelerate recovery of schools

Indonesias Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is revising its 2026 budget to accelerate recovery of ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 5:21 pm

Stop using ChatGPT for everything: The AI models I use for research, coding, and more (and which I avoid)

From GPT to Claude to Gemini, model names change fast, but use cases matter more. Here's how I choose the best model for the task at hand.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 5:18 pm

I rediscovered my longtime Linux favorite - thanks to a spin I didn't see coming

MX Moksha is the new kid on the block - one that offers a unique desktop environment that's flexible and fun to use.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 5:15 pm

U.N. aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33 billion after lowest annual support in decade

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher has called for radical transformation of aid by reducing bureaucracy, boosting efficiency and giving more power to local groups

The Hindu 8 Dec 2025 5:00 pm

Over 4,200 rescued in Aceh, search for 62 missing continues: Basarnas

Indonesias Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has rescued 4,271 people across 17 Aceh districts following major ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:36 pm

RI Govt mobilizes emergency kitchens for isolated Aceh Tamiang

Indonesias Ministry of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) has urged free nutritious meal ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:33 pm

Get an unlimited 5G line for $40 plus a free Samsung from Metro by T-Mobile - here's how

Get a select Samsung or Motorola phone at no upfront cost with a new Metro by T-Mobile line. We'll break down the terms.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

RI Govt vows to expand disability-friendly health centers

On National Health Day, Indonesias Ministry of Health pledged to expand disability-friendly community health ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:29 pm

West Sumatra to rehabilitate 25,000 hectares of flood-damaged land

The West Sumatra government is prioritizing the rehabilitation of 25,000 hectares of flood-hit agricultural land to ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Aceh deploys elephants to clear flood debris in Pidie Jaya

Acehs Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) is deploying four trained elephants to help remove wood ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

No Christmas homecoming: Families mourn victims of Goa nightclub fire

Twenty-five people were killed in a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa early on Sunday.

BBC 8 Dec 2025 4:18 pm

Indonesia to fund full repair of roads, bridges in West Sumatra floods

The Indonesian government will cover all costs to repair roads and bridges damaged by recent flash floods in Malalak, ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 4:04 pm

Washington Rediscovers Myanmars Chaotic Borderlands

Like British colonial pacification campaigns, and modern-day crackdowns, the new US strike force targets a borderland that has long attracted aggressive interventions.

The Irrawaddy 8 Dec 2025 3:57 pm

Southwest Papua marks anniversary with progress report, new targets

Southwest Papua Governor Elisa Kambu outlined the provinces achievements on its third anniversary on Monday, ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:57 pm

Indonesia boosts campus-led response to North Sumatra disaster

Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology reinforced disaster-response efforts in North ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:49 pm

RI Govt targets year-end completion of Sumatra disaster response

Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology aims to complete emergency response efforts for ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:42 pm

Indonesia denies hoax claiming free meals to be replaced with cash aid

The Indonesian government dismissed claims that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa proposed replacing food under the ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:38 pm

Govt readies Rp75.9 bln fund for flood-affected students, lecturers

The Indonesian Government has allocated a budget of $4.4 million (Rp75.9 billion) to cover the living expenses of ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:36 pm

Dreading AI job cuts? 5 ways to future-proof your career - before it's too late

Evidence suggests emerging technology is impacting the job market, but there are ways to ensure you're prepared for the hit.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 3:30 pm

The best personal finance apps in 2025: Expert tested

ZDNET tested the best personal finance apps to help you stick to a budget and plan your financial future.

ZDNet 8 Dec 2025 3:30 pm

BMKG warns of extreme weather in North Sumatra, Dec 8-15

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned residents to remain alert for potential extreme ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 3:14 pm

Scam Centers Flooding Myawaddy Town After Myanmar Junta Crackdown

Residents say transnational online fraud operations have relocated to nearby town on the Thai border as regime demolishes KK Park and Shwe Kokko compounds.

The Irrawaddy 8 Dec 2025 2:59 pm

Prabowo approves Rp60 mln aid for houses damaged in Sumatra floods

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved Rp60 million, or about US$3,600, in assistance for each house ...

Antara News 8 Dec 2025 2:46 pm