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After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head
The attack took place in southwestern Khulna city, days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi
Why India's Aravalli hills are at the centre of growing protests
A new definition of what constitutes as the Aravalli hills could dilute environmental protections, say activists.
Prabowo orders measures to secure Christmas, New Year activities
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered government aides and security personnel to take all necessary ...
Kachin Forces Reject Myanmar Juntas Move to Restart China-Backed Myitsone Dam
KIO and KIA say public opposition to hydropower project stronger than ever, amid earthquake risk, environmental destruction and mass displacement.
Indonesia steps up extreme weather mitigation for Year-End travel
Indonesia is stepping up mitigation measures against extreme weather to ensure safe travel during the Christmas and ...
-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe5.0 NVMe ...
Indonesia speeds up telecom recovery in disaster-hit Sumatra
Indonesias communications ministry has dispatched telecommunications equipment to accelerate network recovery ...
Baznas sets up 117 relief posts for disaster-hit Sumatra
The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has set up a total of 117 relief posts dedicated to supplying essential ...
Toll road bus accident kills 15 people in Central Java's Semarang
A bus operated by PO Cahaya Trans overturned on the Krapyak Toll Road in Semarang City, Central Java, early Monday at ...
Jakarta police deploy 5,044 personnel for Christmas, New Year security
The Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police, known as Metro Jaya Police, have deployed a total of 5,044 personnel to secure ...
When Sumatra floods meet palm oil and biofuel ambitions
Flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces on the island of Sumatra Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...
Myanmar Mystics Divine Future After Ill-Augured Election
There may be trouble ahead, but in a culture of everyday uncertainty like Myanmar, there is also always hope of a spiritual fix.
Jakarta to roll out new worker incentives, including free transport
The Jakarta Provincial Government will roll out a range of worker incentives including free public transportation, ...
Ministry allows public to use driftwood from flood debris
The Ministry of Forestry allows the public to utilize driftwood accumulated in areas affected by flash floods in Aceh, ...
Govt plants 1,000 trees in Cisadane headwaters for disaster mitigation
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has initiated the planting of 1,000 trees in the headwaters of the Cisadane ...
Ministry pushes eastern Indonesia's economy through TEKAD
Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto encouraged the growth of eastern ...
BRIN ensures drinkable water for evacuees in Sumatra
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria ensured that drinkable water technology has functioned ...
BNPB aids response to flash floods at Guci Tegal hot spring
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is assisting the local government in handling the impact of the flash ...
Govt develops avocado agrotourism at Tanjung Banun transmigration site
The Ministry of Transmigration is developing avocado agrotourism at the Tanjung Banun transmigration site in Batam, ...
Tremors from Mount Semeru lava flood lasted over three hours
Tremors from rain-induced lava floods on Mount Semeru continued for over three hours, leading to rising water levels ...
Tiiny AI Reveals World's Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records
Tiiny AI Inc. (www.tiiny.ai), a US deep-tech AI startup, today unveiled the world's smallest personal AI ...
eclicktech and Alibaba Cloud Release the 2026 Global AI Marketing Trends and Value White Paper
Global intelligent marketing companyeclicktech has partnered withAlibaba Cloudto launch ...
U.S. Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files
The photo showing a desk with an open drawer containing a photo of Mr. Trump with various women was initially flagged for review to protect potential victims
House Speaker calls for women's role in preserving environment
House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani invited Indonesian women to take part in safeguarding the ...
Gov't developing tourism potential in Tj Banun transmigration area
The Ministry of Transmigration is preparing a tourism-based entrepreneurship program to be developed in the Tanjung ...
The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements
130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say
No group has claimed responsibility for the Nov 21 abduction, but locals blamed armed gangs that target schools and travellers in kidnappings for ransoms across Nigeria's conflict-battered north
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Turning Point USA summit
Last month, the artist shared a message posted by Mr. Trump on his Truth Social network about potential actions to sanction Nigeria, saying the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians
The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most fit in my pocket)
These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this calendar year, including some old-timers.
I compared the best Bose and Sony ANC headphones of 2025 - here's how the latter wins
After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.
CDF Asim Munir tells Afghan Taliban to choose between TTP and Pakistan
The CDF further said that no one could order jihad in an Islamic state other than the state itself
Indonesia ensures stable cattle prices ahead of Christmas and New Year
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has ensured that live cattle stocks and prices at the producer level remain ...
Indonesia calls for 3040 year urban planning for sustainable cities
Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tomsi Tohir, highlighted the importance of comprehensive urban ...
PLN fully restores power in Aceh after devastating Sumatra floods
State electricity company PT PLN confirmed that it has fully restored the electricity distribution system in Aceh ...
Indonesia pushes cattle associations to boost beef output
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has called for an active role from cattle farmer associations ...
France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops
President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi
Indonesia to expand Red and White Fishing Villages to 100 locations
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is set to establish Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) in 35 additional ...
Indonesia launches Dana Paramita Buddhist charity fund
Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has launched Dana Paramita, a charitable fund designed ...
Indonesia promotes tempeh as a culinary tool of gastrodiplomacy
Culture Minister Fadli Zonhas encouraged food experts, chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs to support ...
Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report
We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase the graffiti and name
Indonesia sets Rp11B for heritage recovery after Sumatra floods
Indonesias Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that it has prepared an initial budget of around Rp11 billion ...
Government mobilizes seven water tankers in flood-hit Central Tapanuli
The central government has mobilized seven water tanker trucks to supply clean water to residents affected by floods ...
TNI provides trauma healing for children after deadly Aceh floods
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has provided psychosocial support to children at the Balee Panah evacuation ...
Powering NTB without dependence, redefining Indonesia's energy policy
The lights at the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat/NTB) Governor's Office are now on without interruption, ...
Govt implements traffic controls at Merak Port amid holiday surge
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has implemented traffic management measures at Merak Ferry Port in ...
SOE economic policy shift puts workers at center, unions urged to act
Indonesian labor unions must strengthen research-based advocacy, social dialogue and financial literacy to prepare ...
Indonesia's Prabowo highlights national resilience amid Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the governments commitment to working in synergy with all elements of the ...
VP Gibran begins three-day working visit to N Sumatra, N Sulawesi
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has begun official visits to North Sumatra and North Sulawesi provinces from ...
Prabowo approves regulation to govern police in civil positions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved plans to draft a government regulation (PP) that will ...
Victims, lawmakers criticize partial release of Epstein files
Democrats on Saturday (December 20) demanded answers after one image that included a photo of Mr. Trump was no longer visible in the Justice Departments online release
Between the banks: Reimagining the Ganga Water Treaty in an era of strained India-Bangladesh waters
Once hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Treaty now faces mounting pressures hydrological, ecological, political, and geopolitical
Jakarta Christmas Market features 40 MSMEs at Lapangan Banteng
The Jakarta Provincial Government is hosting the 2025 Christmas Creative Market at Lapangan Banteng Park, featuring 40 ...
Mount Semeru continues years of activity with six Sunday eruptions
Mount Semeru, which has entered a highly active phase over the last few years, erupted six times Sunday morning with ...
12 Stories That Explain Myanmars Military-Run Elections
As the junta readies to hold its sham vote, The Irrawaddy revisits a collection of stories that examine the militarys long history of rigging polls to entrench its rule.
Indonesia to boost coastal economy with 1,000 fishing villages
Indonesia will build 1,000 Red and White fishing villages nationwide to boost coastal incomes, expanding a ...
EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per (TgP)
-EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per ...
UN Court to Hold Myanmar Genocide Hearings in January
The hearings will examine witness testimonies, expert evidence, and oral arguments on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in 2017.
San Francisco outages leaves 130,000 without power
The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighborhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park in the early afternoon and growing in size.
U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
The intelligence also contradicts the Russian leaders denials that he is a threat to Europe
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Bangladesh on edge as protesters demand home advisers resignation after Osman Hadis death
Tens of thousands of people attend slain leaders funeral under tight security; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Hadi would never be forgotten and would live on through the lessons he left for the nation
UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year
The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its troops
'No embargo' on Imran Khan's sons meeting him in jail, says Pakistan
Suleman and Kasim, who currently live in London, are Imran Khan's sons from his first marriage with British TV personality Jemima Goldsmith
Diponegoro University export dozen of tons of Jepara anchovies
Diponegoro University, in collaboration with private sector partners, has successfully exported dozens of tons of white ...
Childrens author David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him
British childrens author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books
Minister hails Indonesia's second-place finish at 2025 SEA Games
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir praised Indonesias achievement at the 2025 SEA Games, where the ...
Indonesia's Pertamina ensures fuel, gas supply to disaster-hit Sumatra
Indonesias state-run energy firm Pertamina said it is maintaining fuel and gas supplies to disaster-hit ...
Gov't to rebuild disaster-hit religious schools in 2026
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said schools under the ministrys authority, including madrasahs ...
Explosions targeting Jaffar Express, other train disrupt rail traffic in Balochistan
The Jaffar Express have been attacked multiple times by insurgents in 2025
Prabowo praises largest-ever subsidized housing loan signing
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised the mass signing of 50,030 subsidized housing loans the largest ...
At least eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraines Odesa port
Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian warship and other facilities with drones, Ukraines General Staff said in a statement
Gov't prioritizes affordable housing access for low-income residents
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait emphasized that easing access to homeownership for low-income ...
OIKN prioritizes MSMEs as drivers of inclusive economy
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) is committed to making micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the ...
Some 366 health centers in disaster-affected Aceh now operational
The Aceh Provincial Health Office reported that 366 community health centers (puskesmas) across 18 of 23 districts and ...
Prabowo oversees mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans
President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday attended a nationwide mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans under the ...
Indonesia to auction new oil, gas blocks next week
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry will auction eight new oil and gas blocks next week as part of ...
Aceh BTS device recovery reaches 80.63 percent: Ministry
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reported that 80.63 percent of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) towers ...
U.S. says it struck Islamic State targets in Syria
Jordanian forces assisted the American troops in carrying out the attack, according to the Central Command.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana corruption case
Toshakhana corruption case is about alleged fraud in State gifts, which the former first couple received from the Saudi Government in 2021
Govt to build seven fertilizer plants, aims to lower costs for farmers
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan announced the plan to build seven new fertilizer plants by the ...
BNPB stresses disaster mitigation to reduce risks, impact
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said disaster mitigation is a crucial step to reduce risks and impacts ...
North Sumatra to distribute 30 tons of UAE rice for disaster relief
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution said Saturday that 30 tons of rice donated by a humanitarian organization from ...
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the governments files public
Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to release its investigative files on the late millionaire
Junta Chief Worries Over Warplane Atrocity Fatigue; Blames War on Ethnic Groups; and More
Also this week, the regime closed ranks with China on a destructive dam and scam crackdowns, while its boss hailed his air force after another massacre and readied for rigged poll and presidency.
Alliex builds daily data-based credit profiling for MSMEs in Indonesia
Alliex, a Vietnam-based international payment infrastructure and financial data provider, is expanding a credit ...
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
U.S. Justice Department releases thousands of records in Epstein case, including photos, call logs
Among the thousands of records released by the Justice Department are photos, call logs, grand jury testimony and interview transcripts; many of the documents have been redacted and at least some have already been in the public domain.
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Indonesia begins construction of 2,600 houses for disaster victims
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian affirmed that the Indonesian government will soon start the groundbreaking of ...
Pakistan arrests top Islamic State Khorasan leader, says UN report
He was not just a spokesman but regarded as one of the top leaders for the group in the region, the Pakistani intelligence official told on condition of anonymity
