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'Exercise utmost caution': India issues advisory as Israel, U.S. bombs Iran
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Trump raises the possibility of a friendly takeover of Cuba coming out of talks with Havana
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Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
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IKN authority boosts local businesses to power new Indonesian capital
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Cuba unveils new details in fatal U.S. boat shooting and says a second boat on mission failed
Authorities were able to establish that the 10 Cuban suspects left the U.S. in two boats, but one failed, so they transferred all the supplies to the remaining one and left the other adrift, says Officials
Sri Lanka detains former intelligence chief over Easter bombings
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Indonesia says US data transfers under ART are legally safe
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid said that recognizing equivalent data security standards between ...
UN chief Guterres deeply concerned by escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan
UN humanitarian officials are voicing concern over the impact of attacks in Afghanistan, including a reported incident at a transit and reception centre at the Torkham border crossing in the eastern part of Afghanistan
Bolivias military planecarrying banknotes crashes in capital city, at least 15 killed
Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz
Indonesia's palm oil group urges stronger global trade diplomacy
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called for stronger trade diplomacy to counter rising tariff and ...
China urges citizens to evacuate from Iran 'as soon as possible'
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Trump tells U.S. government to immediately stop using Anthropic AI tech
Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of U.S. citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems
Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf found dead in Riau
Indonesias Forestry Ministry said a wild Sumatran elephant calf was found dead in Tesso Nilo National Park in ...
GAPKI sees zero tariff lifting US palm oil sales
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expects exports to the US to climb toward 3 million tons within three years ...
U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban
The United States supports Pakistans right to defend itself against attacks from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
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Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, says Rubio
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You can share your real-time location via Google Messages now - here's how
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Ultrahuman takes aim at Oura with new ring's 15-day battery - but not everyone can buy it
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7 ways Nano Banana 2 just got better and faster - how to try Google's latest image model
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Who needs what to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals?
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The best Samsung TVs of 2026: Expert tested OLEDs, big-screens, and more
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NASA overhauls Artemis moon programme with new docking test mission
NASA also cancelled an effort to upgrade its Space Launch System rocket to instead focus on increasing that rockets production and flight rate, which has been slow relative to newer rockets
Bali Police name six foreigners in Ukrainian kidnap case
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What changed in Hong Kong after National Security Law? | Explained
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Jailed PKK leader says laws needed in Trkiye peace process
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Destroyed servers and DoS attacks: What can happen when OpenClaw AI agents interact
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Indonesia adopts risk-based approach to protect children online
The Indonesian government is adopting a risk-based approach to protect children in the digital space by addressing the ...
Unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment: UN nuclear watchdog report
Some of Irans most highly enriched uranium, close to weapons grade, was stored in an underground area of its nuclear site in Isfahan, the IAEA said
What to expect at MWC 2026: Best phones I'm anticipating from Xiaomi, Motorola, and more
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PRR Task Force reports significant drop in Sumatra refugees
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I'm a Linux power user, but NixOS has made me rethink what an operating system can be
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I bought this bizarre wireless charger for my Apple Watch, and it's already saved me multiple times
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Is Microsoft really spying on you with Windows telemetry?
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No education budget shift for free meal program: RI govt
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2025 Deadliest Year for Children in Myanmar Since Coup: UN
UN monitoring and AAPP data show airstrikes drove a surge in civilian deaths in 2025, with 294 children killed.
Is this $170 Oura Ring alternative with no subscription fees legit? My verdict after weeks of wear
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Indonesia to train 20,000 graduates in national skills program
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Indonesia's US trade tariff trimmed to 15 percent, says minister
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Russia to Train Myanmars First Cosmonaut as Junta Deepens Space Ties
Moscow also pledges satellite station for Mandalay Region, raising concerns that tech supplied by one of juntas main arms backers could strengthen its military capabilities.
China-Backed Power Plant Pulled From Kyaukphyu as AA Advances
VPower generation facility dismantled as Arakan Army battles Myanmar regime for control of Chinese investment hub.
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Indonesia pushes to spare local solar panels from US tariffs
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The best live TV streaming services of 2026: Expert tested
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U.N. rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests
I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests, Volker Turk said
Indonesia, UK advance climate financing for elephants in Aceh
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Russia offers nuclear, aluminium cooperation in West Kalimantan
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Indonesia enhances Komodo protection with conservation action plan
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Minister urges village co-ops to absorb local produce
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Indonesia, Malaysia to coordinate on cross-border wildlife protection
The governments of Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to step up cooperation on wildlife protection, stressing the need for ...
India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology
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Baznas delivers 400 iftar meal packages to South Jakarta scavengers
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MEDIPEEL Appoints Jason Wi as CEO to Drive Global Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth
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Indonesia's Danantarastudies plan to buy 50 boeingjets for Garuda
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US Immigration Agents Criticized Over Myanmar Refugees Death
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OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account
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RI tightens animal health standards as Saudi limits poultry imports
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Danantara eyes new state airline holding company by H1 2026
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Indonesian Navy to train 500 personnel in Italy for aircraft carrier
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Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government
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UAE president commits to increasing investment in Indonesia
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Indonesia's Prabowo joins rulers of seven emirates in Abu Dhabi
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Apple's rumored 'cheap' MacBook makes me worried for Windows laptops and Chromebooks
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Fender's first foray into the consumer audio market comes with several connectivity bonuses and a few drawbacks that are hard to ignore.
Anthropic says won't give U.S. military unconditional AI use
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Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week
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U.S., Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war
Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.
Motorola's new smartwatch keeps things simple, but power users may want more
Developed alongside fitness brand Polar, the Moto Watch is a minimalist wearable with a vibrant OLED screen and very good battery life.
Voters go to polls in crucial bye-election test for U.K.s Starmer
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RI seeks to preserve zero-tariff deal with US after court ruling
Indonesia seeks to preserve zerotariff access for key exports to the United States, despite a Supreme Court ruling ...
Watch: Marco Rubio declares old world is gone, calls for rebuilding western order
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that the old world is gone, signalling a major shift in American foreign policy. Speaking in Washington and at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio called for rebuilding international institutions, criticised mass migration and free trade policies, and urged a renewed Western civilisational alliance.
Indonesia eyes global market for village cooperatives
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade is ready to facilitate village cooperatives in penetrating export markets, Trade ...
Village cooperatives to support street vendors, MSMEs: Minister
Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono said the government envisions cooperatives under the Red and White ...
Holistic approach needed to tackle Indonesia's waste crisis: minister
Indonesia must adopt a holistic approach that integrates both upstream and downstream waste management to ensure ...
Nutrition program targets pregnant women and toddlers through PKK
The Population and Family Development Ministry has partnered with the Family Empowerment and Welfare Movement Team (TP ...
RI, British Council partner to strengthen madrasah English teaching
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has partnered with the British Council to enhance the competency of ...
