UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, Axios reports
France is also hosting a leaders summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot of the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17
Purbaya optimistic rupiah will rebound soon
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the rupiah would strengthen as the government observed an ...
Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?
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6 reasons why Firefox is the better browser for most users
Still using Chrome, Edge, or Safari? Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who actually listen to their users.
Indonesia plans 575-km Giant Sea Wall to protect economy: AHY
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) stated that the ...
Indonesia monitors 9 nationals after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
The Indonesian government is continuing to monitor the condition of nine Indonesian nationals, including five who were ...
OpenAI's new image watermarks make it easier to spot AI fakes - here's how
Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI's new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.
Google overhauls its AI plans - which one should you now choose?
The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get some perks.
Google's new Omni AI tool will let you video clone yourself - I'm intrigued (and concerned)
Google Gemini Omni aims to do for AI video what Nano Banana did for images - combining realism, style control, avatars, and natural-language editing into one ambitious tool.
Google's new AI Search box is here - along with agents and 5 more upgrades
Google now has information agents that work in the background and agentic coding tools that let you build apps directly in Search.
Indonesia secures US$60.3 million trade deals at China food expo
Indonesia secures seven trade agreements with a potential transaction value of US$60.3 million with China, during ...
Israeli far-right Minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest
Britain and four other nations last year imposed sanctions on Smotrich accusing him of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
Indonesia expands rice exports as stocks hit record high: Ministry
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono stated that Indonesia's abundant rice stocks have strengthened national ...
I tested Sony's new premium headphones, and they define practical luxury for me
Sony debuts a special edition pair of 1000X-series headphones, striking a balance between modern style and function.
Google I/O 2026 live: Biggest updates on Android, Gemini AI, XR, and more we're seeing
We're reporting live from Mountain View at Google's annual developer conference today. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Indonesia cuts MBG budget by Rp67 trillion in 2026 APBN
The government has cut the budget for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in the 2026 State Budget (APBN) from ...
-Medisca, a global leader in personalized pharmaceutical medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with ...
WIZ.AI Launches Wizlynn: A Reliable Multi-Agent Inbound Platform for Enterprises
At theOne North Foundation AI Community GatheringonMay 14, 2026, WIZ.AI introducedWizlynn, ...
Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on sale for Memorial Day - I found the best deals
Memorial Day deals on headphones are already live. These are my favorite options so far.
Indonesian govt urges protection for campus anti-violence teams
Indonesias Higher Education Ministry on Tuesday urged universities to protect members of campus violence ...
Indonesia urges Israel to free all Gaza aid mission crew
Indonesia on Tuesday urged Israel to immediately release all ships and crew members detained during the Global Sumud ...
Elong Hotel Technology Deepens Eco-Going Global Strategy at Indonesia Brand Launch
On May 13,Elong Hotel Technology held its Go Indonesia, Win Together brand launch in Jakarta, ...
Sunwoda Unveils Motorcycle Ultra-Fast Charging Battery: 80% Charge in 20 Minutes
AtCIBF 2026,Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.(SZSE: 300207; SIX: SWD) Ranked No.11 in the Top 500 ...
Dubois fossils to arrive in Indonesia next year: minister
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said thousands of repatriated fossil artifacts from the Netherlands are being packed ...
China calls for stronger engagement towards FTAAP
China called on Asia-Pacific economies to actively explore the pathway toward Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific ...
Xiaohongshu Business x Singapore Outbound Tourism Forum Redefines the Evolution of Outbound Travel
Recently,2026Xiaohongshu Business x Singapore Outbound Tourism Forum was convened in Singapore. Hosted by ...
Gtrontec, a global leader in industrial AI, concluded its participation at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 at MITEC. The ...
Indonesia sees geopolitics boosting animation industry
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said global geopolitical tensions present an opportunity for ...
Over the past year, outbound travel has evolved from relying on travel guides to following interest ...
Indonesia allocates US$564 million KUR for creative sector
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said the government has allocated Rp10 trillion (US$564.5 million) in ...
Indonesia drafts climate change law focused on vulnerable groups
Indonesias Environment Ministry said it is drafting a Climate Change Law aimed at supporting inclusive and ...
I tested the Surface Pro with 5G, and it's Microsoft's most complete business 2-in-1 yet
The 12th-generation Surface Pro for Business features 5G connectivity and a brilliant display.
Indonesia pushes heritage sites as economic drivers
Indonesias Culture Ministry said properly managed cultural heritage sites could help spur local economic ...
Indonesia keeps DME project despite push for CNG
Indonesias Energy Ministry said the country will continue developing its dimethyl ether, or DME, project as part ...
Garuda retains title as worlds most punctual airline
Indonesias state carrier Garuda Indonesia retained its position as the worlds most punctual airline in ...
Investing in Indonesian stock market remains attractive: Danantara
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani emphasized that investing in the Indonesian stock ...
Animation industry in RI reaches global standards
Indonesias animation industry has shown significant development, with the capacity of its talent and the quality ...
Marshall Milton ANC headphones aim to combine portability with performance
I don't like on-ear headphones, but the new Marshall Milton ANC cans might change my mind due to their cool features.
No instruction to ban Pesta Babi film screening, top minister says
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction Affairs ...
PM Modi discusses ways to boost bilateral ties with counterparts from Iceland, Finland, Denmark
The five Nordic nations boast a combined GDP exceeding $1.9 trillion, and they lead global benchmarks in renewable energy and sustainable ocean governance
Indonesias animation industry surges tripling in value: minister
Indonesias animation sector has grown more than threefold over the past decade, driven by a strategic shift from ...
Indonesian blue crabs clear US standards until 2029, Ministry
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) confirmed that Indonesian blue swimming crab commodities meet the ...
Prabowo to deliver keynote economic address to parliament
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to personally deliver the governments Macroeconomic Framework ...
I used Motorola's version of DeX with my Razr Fold, and it's nearly replaced my laptop
Motorola's Smart Connect software is superb, and gives me a wonderful option for working away from my desk. Here's how it works.
Indonesia steps up foreign surveillance to curb online gambling rings
Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto has ensured that his ministry will step up surveillance to prevent ...
Govt seeks release of Indonesian journalists detained by Israel
The Indonesian government continues to seek the release of three journalists detained by the Israeli military while ...
RI has no overflight clearance commitment with US, MoD Sjamsoeddin
Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told lawmakers on Tuesday that Indonesia does not have any ...
This sneaky deal gets you a month of Peacock or Paramount+ for $1 - what to know
Binge your choice of Peacock or Paramount+ shows for the next 30 days with this under-the-radar deal that gets you tons of other perks, too.
Indonesias April crude price jumps on geopolitical risks
Indonesias Energy Ministry set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) for April 2026 at US$117.31 per barrel, ...
PWI urges protection for Indonesian journalists on Gaza mission
The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) condemned the detention of Indonesian journalists by Israeli forces during ...
MPR deputy speaker urges govt to rescue Indonesians arrested by Israel
Deputy Speaker of Indonesias Peoples Consultative Assembly Hidayat Nur Wahid urged the government to ...
Press Council urges release of Indonesian journalists near Gaza
Indonesias Press Council urged the government to pursue diplomatic efforts to secure the release of three ...
Bali considers water taxi route to ease severe traffic in Canggu
Bali Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta said that sea routes via water taxi services are being considered to reduce ...
Indonesia's Danantara sees upside in undervalued banking stocks
Banking stocks on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) are currently undervalued, with price-to-book value (PBV) ratios ...
Indonesian minister highlights museums' role in cultural economy
Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon said museums should become spaces for developing cultural capital that can ...
Five Indonesians seized by Israeli military in Gaza flotilla: MOFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that five Indonesian citizens were arrested by Israeli forces who ambushed ...
Indonesia, Turkiye strengthen strategic academic collaboration
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is strengthening collaboration with Turkiye in higher ...
US justice department drops criminal fraud charges against Adani
The move comes days after the billionaire settled a civil fraud case filed by the US securities regulator.
Heavy rain triggers floods in three Indonesian provinces: BNPB
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours had triggered ...
Megawati, Kuwaiti envoy discuss Middle East conflict, bilateral ties
Indonesia's fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Indonesia Khalid Jassim Al-Yassin ...
Indonesia to expand digital social protection trial to 42 regions
Indonesia will expand trials of its digital social protection system Perlinsos to 42 cities and districts in June ...
Indonesia condemns Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid condemned the Israeli military's ...
Health Ministry urges integrated warning system to combat pollution
The Health Ministry called for a strengthened and data-based early warning system to protect the public from the ...
Indonesian govt says 57,600 MSMEs support MBG program
Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman said 57,600 MSMEs have ...
Elon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
The swift decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand
AU says India-Africa Forum Summit on track. US Embassy in Uganda stops visa service
5 ways to fortify your network against the new speed of AI attacks
As attackers get more sophisticated and persistent, IT workers have to step up their game as well. Here's how to do that in 2026.
Indonesia to build massive national sports center in Bogor West Java
The Ministry of Youth and Sports said the national sports center area designated in Rancabungur, Bogor District, West ...
Microsoft is finally bringing the movable taskbar to Windows 11 - here's who can try it now
Thanks to an update rolling out to Windows 11 insiders, you'll be able to move the taskbar to the top, bottom, left, or right. Start menu changes are coming soon, too.
BI says forex reserves remain adequate despite decline
Bank Indonesia (BI) has assured that its foreign exchange reserves remain at an adequate level, despite declining since ...
Microsoft Edge just stopped storing your passwords in plaintext - but you'll need the latest update
Though Microsoft claimed that storing plaintext passwords in memory was by design, the company has changed the behavior to better protect your passwords.
How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one ends in June
A critical Windows expiration date is coming next month for more than a billion PCs - and even some Linux distros are affected. Is your PC ready?
Indonesia steps up bond market intervention to stabilize rupiah
The Indonesian government is open to deploying various instruments to stabilize the rupiahs exchange rate, ...
Best Buy and Amazon just dropped prices on SSDs ahead of Memorial Day - I found the best deals
Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering steep discounts on high-capacity SSDs ahead of Memorial Day.
These are the best early Memorial Day 2026 TV deals I've found so far
Save hundreds on some of our most highly reviewed TVs from Samsung, LG, and more ahead of Memorial Day.
PM Modi receives Norways highest civilian honour
The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and it is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norways interests and international relations
Indonesia continues Russian oil imports despite US sanctions
Indonesia will continue the process of importing Russian oil despite the expiration of U.S. sanctions relief for ...
Indonesian economist urges BI to take more hawkish rupiah action
Bank Indonesia (BI) needs to consider taking more hawkish and preemptive measures to ease mounting pressures on the ...
Indonesia launches Safe Migrants Movement to protect workers
The Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI), together with the Presidential Staff Office and ...
Congo announces three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri region amid outbreak
Health authorities say the current outbreak, first confirmed on Friday (May 15, 2026), is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved therapeutics or vaccines
Political tensions escalate as Philippines Senate begins vice-presidential impeachment proceedings
The Philippine Senate formally opened impeachment proceedings against the vice president as political tensions continued to intensify.
IDX urges calm after sharp Jakarta Composite Index correction
Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Acting President Director Jeffrey Hendrik assuaged concerns as the Jakarta Composite ...
RI Govt cracks down on phone scams, blocks 3,000 fraudulent numbers
Indonesias Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs has blocked 3,000 phone numbers tied to scam calls ...
Indonesia moves to expand forestry carbon trading
Indonesia, forestry companies and carbon standards agency Verra are accelerating integrated carbon trading in the ...
Indonesia's fiscal performance exceeds analysts' predictions: Sadewa
Indonesias fiscal performance remains strong and has exceeded analysts predictions, Finance Minister ...
Taiwan would welcome its President speaking to Trump, Taiwanese Minister says
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the government was seeking confirmation from the United States about whether Mr. Trump wanted to speak to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te
Gov't prepares e-commerce fee regulation to protect MSMEs
Indonesias MSME Ministry is preparing regulations on e-commerce service fees to create a fairer digital ...
IED blast kills three, including tribal chief, in northwestPakistan
The blast occurred in a busy plaza in Wana town of South Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
