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Alan Greenspan, longtime U.S. Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Greenspan, who exerted a powerful influence on the U.S. economy during his tenure at the helm of the Fed from August 1987 to January 2006, died at his home from complications of Parkinsons Disease

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 6:04 pm

Yes, you need a password manager - and you can try Proton Pass for just $1 right now

Proton Pass is one of our favorite password managers - and you can try a month for 80% off with this deal.

ZDNet 22 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and more

LIVE: Prime Day 2026 early deals are here. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on the lowest prices for 4K TVs, M5 MacBooks, Samsung, Google Pixel, SSDs, and more tech.

ZDNet 22 Jun 2026 5:27 pm

Police confiscate Rp97 bln worth of etomidate from international ring

The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police have seized 8.6 liters of the Class II narcotic etomidate with a street value of ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 5:21 pm

Govt, The Lancet teams up improving RI's health system by research

Indonesia's Health Ministry and The Lancet medical journal launched a commission aimed at strengthening ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 5:19 pm

Ministry projects 3.88 million green jobs in Indonesia in 2026

The Ministry of Manpower projects that the green economy will create employment opportunities for around 3.88 million ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

Jakarta prepares as global city push ahead of the 500th anniversary

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anungis targeting Jakarta to become a more attractive global city ahead of its 500th ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 4:49 pm

Govt drafts Pantura economic blueprint along giant seawall project

The government is drafting an economic development blueprint for regions along Javas northern coastline ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate, the Congos Ministry of Health said

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

You could qualify for Amazon Prime at 50% off without even knowing - here's the details

There are a couple of lesser-known ways to get Amazon Prime at a discount. Here's what you need to know.

ZDNet 22 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Basic infrastructure prioritized in 2027 to drive economic growth: AHY

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said his ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 3:06 pm

There are 3 obvious signs someone is stealing your Wi-Fi - and several ways to stop them

Think someone's using your Wi-Fi without permission? Here's how to find out.

ZDNet 22 Jun 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesian ambassador invited to observe Colombia election runoff

Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia Tatang Razak served as an international observer in monitoring the second round of ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 2:23 pm

Protest led by India's 'cockroach party' enters its third day

The group has said the protest will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down.

BBC 22 Jun 2026 2:16 pm

Qatar brings LNG tankers into Hormuz despite shipping slowdown

The tankers were entering the strait via the Iranian route for the first time since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started, shiptracking data from analytics firm Kpler showed

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 1:14 pm

Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo

On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 1:13 pm

DuPont to Unveil New Tyvek Innovation at Safe@Work 2026 in Thailand

New Tyvek innovation designed to support worker safety and comfort across ASEAN Bangkok ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 1:08 pm

Shell Recharge and SINEXCEL Launch Joint Innovation Lab to Accelerate EV Charging Innovation

Shell Recharge and SINEXCEL (300693.SZ) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and inaugurated ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 1:03 pm

WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore

On June 1516, the 2026Guangzhou Products Go Global Guangzhou Premium Brands into ASEAN ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 12:53 pm

Informa Markets and Thailand's Health Ministry Join Forces To Deliver a Successful Edition

Informa Markets joins forces with Thailand's Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) to unveil ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 12:49 pm

Cynosure Lutronic's XERF, Worldwide Adoption Accelerates, Now 3x Faster

CynosureLutronic's XERF, the world's first multifrequency monopolar RF device for non-invasive ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Indonesia taps franchise models to boost global expansion

Trade Minister Budi Santoso is pushing for the expansion of franchise business models to accelerate local business ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 12:31 pm

Govt allocates Rp8 trillion to renovate 400,000 homes

The government has allocated around Rp8 trillion (nearly US$450 million) to support the renovation of 400,000 ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 12:08 pm

Affinidi and CardInfoLink Put the Missing Trust Layer for AI Agents into Production

CardInfoLink has deployed Agent Gateway on Agenzo, its agentic commerce platform for travel and hospitality merchants, ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 11:49 am

Mexican artists perform Balinese art to enliven the 2026 World Cup

Several members of the Balinese arts group from Mexico, Gamelan Luz Y Fuerza, performgamelan and Baris dance at ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 11:46 am

Starmer likely to announce exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to U.K. Parliament

If he does, Mr. Starmer will be the sixth Prime Minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 11:14 am

Tiger prawn transforms coastal economies, reaches international tables

East Kalimantan is widely recognized not only for its vast forest areas and its role as a major producer of coal, ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 10:37 am

Indonesia's PLN says coal supply improving, Java power system recovers

Indonesia's state electricity company PLN said coal supplies meeting the specifications required by its coal-fired ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 9:57 am

U.S. military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing two

This is the latest such attack condemned by rights groups as extrajudicial killings and which the Trump administration has said are aimed at narco-terrorists.

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 9:16 am

Indonesian VP pushes MBG expansion in remote areas

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka pledged to continue pushing for the implementation of the Free ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 9:01 am

VP supports Asmat sago school to boost local food

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has said the government supports efforts to strengthen local food commodities in ...

Antara News 22 Jun 2026 8:07 am

West Asia war LIVE: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says major progress in U.S. talks

Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a de-confliction cell with Lebanon to stop military operations

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 7:14 am

As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar

The U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear programme amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 5:17 am

Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

BBC 22 Jun 2026 3:25 am

Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

BBC 21 Jun 2026 10:51 pm

Indonesia's Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Uphold Reason, Instinct, and Conscience Amid Growing Legal Complexity

Jakarta (ANTARA) As global legal complexity intensifies alongside rapid digital transformation and rising ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 8:58 pm

VP Gibranpledges upgrade of Asmat Hospital to type C

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka pledged to strengthen healthcare services in remote and underdeveloped ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 7:53 pm

Indonesia shifts primary care focus from treatment to prevention

For decades, Indonesians have visited community health centers mainly when they were sick. Now, the government is ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

Indian man charged with fatal stabbing in Londons Southall

Navjot Singh, 20, was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon after his arrest on suspicion of the murder of Gurbhej Singh last week

The Hindu 21 Jun 2026 6:09 pm

Indonesia Q1 growth outpaces G20, ASEAN averages, minister says

Indonesia's economy grew by 5.61 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming the average ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 5:42 pm

I always change these 7 phone privacy settings on every new device - here's why

Your phone holds a lot of personal information, from where you go to who you talk to every day. Here's how to limit who can access your data and when.

ZDNet 21 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia's renewable energy mix gains pace, beats 2026 target

For the first time in recent years, Indonesia's renewable energy achievements do not need to wait until the end of ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 5:11 pm

PLN fully restores Central Sulawesi power grid after 6.7 quake

State utility PT PLN has fully restored electricity services in Central Sulawesi following a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 4:37 pm

Indonesia targets to resolve 80 percent waste problem by 2029

Indonesia aims to resolve 70 percent to 80 percent of its waste problem by 2029 through expanded waste-processing ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 4:32 pm

I tested the new modular ThinkPad, and it's the repairable future I'm hoping for

Unveiled at CES, the 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard and modular components.

ZDNet 21 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesian govt offers transport fare discounts for school holidays

The Indonesian government will offer discounted fares across rail, sea, ferry and air transport during the 2026 school ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 2:57 pm

Indonesia backs information integrity, journalist protection

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to protecting information integrity and journalist safety amid rapid artificial ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 2:36 pm

Subsidized fuel policy helps safeguard purchasing power

The government's decision to maintain subsidized fuel prices is intended to preserve public purchasing power and ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 2:04 pm

Indonesia says PLN coal supply remains secure despite blackouts

Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has assured that coal supplies for state utility ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 12:57 pm

Jakarta offers free tourist entry and transit on anniversary

The Jakarta Provincial Government offers free entry tickets to all city-managed tourist attractions and public ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Jakarta builds Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck to link six transit modes

The Jakarta Provincial Government launched construction of the Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck, a circular elevated walkway ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 12:22 pm

Minister pushes 'carrot and stick' approach in waste management

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan urged the adoption of a carrot and stick or ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia urges professors to foster self-reliance through science

Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto has called on professors to strengthen ...

Antara News 21 Jun 2026 11:05 am

What does the U.S.-Iran agreement say? | Explained

What are the main provisions of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on June 15? What commitments have the two countries made under the deal regarding nuclear activities and sanctions? How does the issue of Irans frozen assets feature in the agreement? Why is Israel opposed to the agreement? What are the main sticking points?

The Hindu 21 Jun 2026 1:30 am

Indonesia readies free halal certificates for 500,000 MSMEs

Indonesia's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is preparing free halal certification for ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 9:47 pm

Pakistan court sentences four leaders of Imran Khans party to 10-year jail, former FM Qureshi acquitted

Violent protests erupted across the country on May 9, 2023, mainly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the arrest of former cricketer-turned-politician Khan. The protesters vandalised dozens of military installations and state-owned buildings

The Hindu 20 Jun 2026 8:12 pm

Jakarta ranks 53rd in World's Best Cities 2026 list

Jakarta ranked 53rd in the World's Best Cities 2026 list released by Resonance Consultancy, driven by its tourism ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 8:05 pm

Irans military command announces Strait of Hormuz closure over ceasefire violations by U.S., Israel

Irans top joint military command warned that further measures would be taken if aggression continued

The Hindu 20 Jun 2026 7:14 pm

Three WtE projects gain national strategic status amid waste push

The designation of three waste-to-energy (WtE) plant development programs as national strategic projects reflects the ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 6:34 pm

Indonesia to build temporary housing for Sigi quake victims

Indonesias National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) will build temporary housing for earthquake ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 6:19 pm

Indonesia distributes 7.7 mln tons of rice reserves in 2023-2025

Indonesia distributed 7.75 million metric tons of government rice reserves between 2023 and 2025 to stabilize food ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesia, Norway assess forest rehab under FOLU 2030

Indonesia's Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) and Norway's Project Management Unit for the Norway ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 6:11 pm

4 easy tweaks you can make to your TV soundbar for more immersive audio

Some of your favorite soundbar settings for music and movies aren't compatible with live sports broadcasts. Here's my fix.

ZDNet 20 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia pursues consistent progress in Muslim-friendly tourism

Indonesia continues pursuing efforts in building a Muslim-friendly tourism ecosystem that is evolving into a ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 5:08 pm

I made 7 changes to my Android Auto setup for better functionality when I'm driving

You can customize Android Auto to make it more tailored to your ideal driving experience - all in just minutes.

ZDNet 20 Jun 2026 4:30 pm

Minister Mahendra to relay student board demands to Prabowo

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra will convey the demands ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 4:12 pm

Minister highlights commitment to expand nationwide electricity access

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reaffirmed his commitment to expanding electricity ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 3:17 pm

Gibran pushes government solutions to farming, fishing challenges

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Saturday instructed ministries and agencies to take concrete ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Indonesia MotoGP delivers US$278 million economic boost: official

Indonesia MotoGP in Mandalika, West NusaTenggara, generated an economic impact of Rp4.96 trillion (around US$278 ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

Sekolah Rakyat phase II is scheduled to open in July: Minister

The Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, has confirmed that the Phase II Peoples School buildings will ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 1:25 pm

Indonesia leads ASEAN rice production, ranks fourth globally: Govt

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced Indonesia as the largest rice producer in Southeast Asia, and ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:55 pm

Itera develops mushroom biodiversity research center in Sumatera

Sumatera Institute of Technology (Itera) has developed a mushroom garden as part of its botanical garden area in ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

Environment Ministry seals used oil plant over illegal permit

Indonesia's Environment Ministry (KLH) has sealed a used lubricant oil recycling facility operated by PT Beringin ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:46 pm

Indonesia keeps 5 percent subsidized housing loan rate despite BI hike

Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait announced no hike in interest rate for subsidized ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:26 pm

Ministry expands education access in North Nias with internet aid

Ministry expands education access with Starlink in North Nias The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:17 pm

Gibran rallies farmers and fishermen behind food security drive

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reiterated the urgency for Indonesia to pursue food self-sufficiency and reduce ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 12:11 pm

VP Gibran opens National Farmers, Fishermen Week in Gorontalo

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (second left), accompanied by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman (left), ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 11:51 am

RI hopes CNG gas networks accelerate clean energy access

based household gas networks to expand clean energy access in areas without pipeline infrastructure, Deputy Minister of ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 11:22 am

Community in Dharmasraya turns plastic waste into diesel fuel

A business community namedGaharu Empowerment Center Nagari Sungai Duo in West Sumatra has converted plastic waste ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 10:51 am

Indonesia expands automated immigration gates nationwide

Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deployed 306 automated immigration gates at airports and ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 9:35 am

Indonesia deports three Chinese nationals over visa fraud

Indonesia's immigration authorities deported three Chinese nationals after finding they had manipulated sponsor ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 9:30 am

Indonesian herbal exports secure Saudi market entry

Indonesia's herbal products industry has secured a Rp2.5 billion (US$153,000) export deal with a Saudi Arabian ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 9:25 am

Ex-spy chief warns against disinformation and division

Former Indonesian State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M.Hendropriyono urged the public to remain vigilant ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 8:59 am

Indonesia Navy proposes historical figures' names for first carrier

The Indonesian Navy has proposed naming the country's first aircraft carrier after historical figure Gajah Mada or ...

Antara News 20 Jun 2026 8:54 am

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least one person

A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries

The Hindu 20 Jun 2026 3:15 am

Talks between U.S., Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say

Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The truce was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said.

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 10:14 pm

Govt-backed village co-ops can become new source of revenue: economist

The government-backed Red and White Village Cooperatives could unlock a new source of village revenue if their various ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 10:07 pm

Prabowo backs naturalization program to strengthen national team

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed full support for the ongoing naturalization of diaspora players aimed at ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 10:03 pm

Starmer says he wont step down after potential challenger wins Westminster seat

The Prime Minister has said he will fight any contest to oust him from 10 Downing Street.

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

Israel and Hezbollah agree on Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official

The truce that began at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:13 pm