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Vedanta Aluminium Reports Record Q1 FY27 Performance; Profit Surges 205%, EBITDA More Than Doubles

-Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited (NSE: VAML, BSE: 544780), one of the world's leading aluminium producers, today ...

Antara News 5 Aug 2026 4:09 am

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

BBC 5 Aug 2026 2:54 am

CPO downstreaming key to boosting Indonesia's exports: minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman hailed palm oil downstreaming as a strategic weapon to boost ...

Antara News 5 Aug 2026 2:42 am

Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks hindering Gaza Peace Plan

Indonesia condemned Israel's continued military attacks on Gaza, saying strikes on civilians and infrastructure ...

Antara News 5 Aug 2026 2:29 am

RI removes five million under-age accounts under digital child policy

Indonesia has removed approximately five million underage accounts from digital platforms under the Government ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

Marshall Stanmore IV vs. Sonos Era 300: I tested both to find the ultimate home speaker

Both Marshall and Sonos speakers play to their strengths, but the right one for you depends on more than their price tags.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country

Since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range drones that can hit targets deep inside Russia. In the past year, they have battered oil facilities, major storage depots and other key infrastructure

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

A commission set up after her overthrow recorded at least 1,569 cases of enforced disappearances during her tenure, with 251 victims still missing and presumed dead

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

Government has no role; event being organised by private media entity: MEA on Sheikh Hasinas press event

Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladeshs deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can harm bilateral ties

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Six ministries team up to expand child protection efforts

Six Indonesian ministries have pledged to strengthen child protection across public and private spaces through Gernas ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 10:04 pm

The Ninja Slushi makes vacation-worthy frozen drinks, and I highly recommend it (especially on sale)

The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

Indonesia finds 13,297 suspected leprosy cases amid boosted screenings

The Indonesian Ministry of Health stated that under the 2026 Free Health Screening (CKG) program, it identified 13,297 ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Govt to evaluate schools annually to ensure child-friendly environment

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education highlighted that schools in Indonesiaranging from elementary to ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Govt offers incentives for Toyota to relocate production to Indonesia

Indonesia may offer incentives to Toyota Motor Corp. if the Japanese automaker relocates its main vehicle production ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Indonesia concludes SAR operations for Mutiara Sentosa II ferry fire

Indonesian Deputy Transportation Minister Suntana has announced that the search and rescue (SAR) operations for the KMP ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version

If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

I bought cheap smoke detectors and soon regretted it - here's what I recommend now

The X-Sense smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are easy to install and offer good value for money.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

Ministry seizes 92 illegal fishing vessels, saves Rp360 billion

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has prevented potential state losses of Rp360 billion by ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Nickel Industries-UNHAS welcome third scholarship cohort from Morowali

Nickel Industries Limited and Hasanuddin University (Universitas Hasanuddin/UNHAS) have welcomed the third cohort of ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

I switched to this SSD enclosure - and immediately saw faster rendering speeds

TerraMaster's D1 SSD Pro keeps your drives cool enough to perform at their peak.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

Free health screening helps boost life expectancy: Health Ministry

The Indonesian Ministry of Health stated that the Free Health Screening (CKG) program addresses evolving health ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

India eyes more Indonesian investments in airport

An Indian airport operator,GMR Airports Limited orGMR Airports, is looking to expand its investments in ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Indonesia battles wildfire in Bromo national park

Firefighter team on Tuesday continued battling a wildfire in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, where ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

3 overlooked CarPlay features you'll wish you tried sooner - and why

You can get more from CarPlay - beyond Maps and Music - with these free features.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Govt prepare Thematic Aquaculture Program

The Indonesian government is again preparing a village development program through the Thematic Aquaculture Program ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Indonesia deploys helicopter in search for missing cargo boat

An Indonesian search and rescue team deployed a helicopter on Tuesday to widen the search for cargo vessel KM Samudra ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Indonesian badminton squad eyes single gold target at 2026 Asian Games

Indonesias national badminton squad has been tasked with securing at least one gold medal at the 2026 Asian ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

Indonesian pilots urged to sharpen combat skills

Indonesia's Air Force Chief of Staff Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono urged fighter pilots taking part in ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Home batteries cost thousands. So why would 91% of owners buy one again?

Up-front cost is a big barrier for those considering battery systems, but homeowner experience shows why the value overshadows the sticker shock almost every time.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Got an Intel Mac? 6 ways you can repurpose it after support ends

Tahoe is the last update for your Intel Mac, but you can still find creative uses for it when support ends.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

BRIN accelerates biodiversity-based infectious disease drug research

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is accelerating the development of infectious disease ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:39 pm

Govt provides compensation to Mutiara Sentosa II ferry fire victims

Indonesian Deputy Transportation Minister Suntana disbursed financial assistance to the families of the deceased ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:28 pm

Microsoft finally realized Windows 11 is too annoying. Can it be fixed?

Microsoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But pressure to monetize key features remains.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 7:13 pm

Indonesia Eximbank support US$8.5 mln for INKA's New Zealand exports

Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI) has provided US$8.5 million in financing to support astate-owned train manufacturer PT ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:58 pm

RI rallies youth, vets to end 36-yr Asian Games swimming drought

Indonesia has named a dynamic 14-swimmer roster blending rising teenage talent with seasoned regional champions, aiming ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:58 pm

AGO temporarily dismisses prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah over graft case

Indonesian Attorney General S.T. Burhanuddin has temporarily suspended former Deputy Attorney General for Special ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:46 pm

Thai PM says ASEAN at crossroads, future hinges on todays choices

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday said ASEAN is at a crossroads, with the choices it makes today ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

OJK forms task force to prepare mineral exchange oversight

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has established a task force to prepare the regulatory and ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:37 pm

Indonesia urges child vape shield after live-stream controversy

Indonesias Health Ministry on Tuesday urged stricter protections for children against tobacco and e-cigarette ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:22 pm

President Prabowo orders ESDM Minister to end outages in Kalimantan

President Prabowo Subianto instructed Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to immediately take ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

Prabowo pushes miners to comply with downstreaming policy

President Prabowo Subianto has urged companies holding special mining permits (IUPK) to adhere to Indonesias ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

Govt optimistic monthly trade surplus returns as oil prices stabilize

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso has expressed optimism that Indonesia's trade balance will return to a ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:41 pm

President Prabowo orders no increase in subsidized fuel prices

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered that subsidized fuel prices remain unchanged despite ongoing ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:40 pm

Merangin Geopark team finalizes preparations for UNESCO assessment

The Jambi Merangin Geopark Management Agency is finalizing preparations for the UNESCO assessment, scheduled for August ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:39 pm

Pertamina Geothermal ready to power Indonesia's green data centers

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) has announced its readiness to accelerate geothermal energy utilization to ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

BMKG calls for planting pattern adjustments amid El Nio

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stressed the need to adjust planting patterns in El ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Indonesia, Thailand to hold joint special forces drills, defense ties

Indonesia and Thailand are expanding their defense partnership to conduct joint special forces exercises and intensify ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:05 pm

CKG screens 73.8 million Indonesians by July 2026: ministry

Health Ministry stated that as of July 2026, Free Health Checkup (CKG) had screened 73.8 million people, comprising ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommended

Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Car sales surge shows strong domestic demand: Finance Minister

Strong growth in domestic car sales reflects resilient consumer demand and household purchasing power across Indonesia, ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 4:29 pm

Trade deals key to boosting foreign investment : Minister

Indonesia's expanding network of international trade agreements serves as a strategic catalyst for attracting ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Indonesia, Australia, Timor Leste join forces against border crime

Indonesia, Australia, and Timor Leste agreed to strengthen cooperation and intelligence exchange as strategic measures ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 4:17 pm

Indonesian Navy strengthens maritime diplomacy during visit to Japan

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has strengthened bilateral ties with Japan through a series of courtesy calls to local ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia bolsters early detection to curb human trafficking

Indonesian immigration authorities have strengthened early detection systems at international departure points to ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

The best Garmin watches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 3:31 pm

The best Hisense TVs of 2026: Expert tested for streaming, gaming, and more

Hisense has quickly become one of the more trusted names in mid-range TVs, and has recently started to offer truly premium-grade screens for high-end home theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

President Prabowo to unveil fresh EV incentives in coming weeks

President Prabowo Subianto is set to announce a new round of incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Indonesia again repatriates human trafficking victims from Libya

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police has confirmed the repatriation of three Indonesian victims of human trafficking from ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 3:08 pm

Bali Airport declares bomb threat a hoax after investigation

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport management confirmed that the airport is secure after a recent bomb threat was ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 3:06 pm

Ministry releases 90 free digital textbooks for Islamic schools

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has prepared 90 digital textbooks on Islamic religious education and ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 2:50 pm

Prashant Kishor: How India's best-known poll strategist finally became a lawmaker

Prashant Kishor stages an unexpected comeback, winning a by-election to become a lawmaker for the first time.

BBC 4 Aug 2026 2:22 pm

Trans Sumatra Railway to create integrated transport hubs: Ministry

The development of the Trans Sumatra Railway is expected to strengthen regional connectivity by creating integrated ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 2:04 pm

East Java eyes investment, education partnerships with Morocco

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has encouraged a strategic partnership between her province and the Kingdom ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

Indonesia's Palu explores UAE investment for Special Economic Zone

The Palu City Government is exploring investment partnerships with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop the Palu ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

Indonesia pushes stronger ASEAN social forestry management

Indonesias Forestry Ministry voiced support for efforts to enhance social forestry management across Southeast ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

SAR team search for missing climbers on E Java's Mount Piramid

A joint search and rescue team was deployed Tuesday to locate two missing hikers on Mount Piramid in East Java, after ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

AI is finding bugs faster than humans can fix them: How enterprise security teams must adapt

It's far easier to find security holes than to fix them, and leaving it to AI can introduce 9 times as many new vulnerabilities as developers do.

ZDNet 4 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Indonesia gears up as stronger El Nio looms: BMKG

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), alongside other ministries and agencies, has ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:28 pm

Indonesia sets four priority response clusters to address El Nio

The Indonesian government has formulated a policy brief for four key development clusters to address and manage the ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Indonesia, Thailand step up joint fight against transnational crime

Indonesia and Thailand agreed to significantly expand their defense and security partnership, committing to joint ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 1:16 pm

BMKG issues high-seas warning as dual tropical cyclone seeds develop

Indonesias weather agency BMKG has detected two tropical cyclone seeds forming north of the country, warning ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 11:48 am

US investors eye Central Java waste project in Solo Region

The Central Java provincial government is exploring a partnership with U.S.-based waste management firm Energy3 ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 11:16 am

BRIN studies next-generation solar panels to boost energy independence

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is studying the potential for domestic manufacturing of ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 11:03 am

Indonesia wins 15 medals, finishes fourth at GAMMA Asian Championships

Indonesia won 15 medals and finished fourth overall at the 2026 GAMMA Asian Championships in Putrajaya, Malaysia, ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 10:40 am

Indonesia secures US$350 million Australian investment in Batang SEZ

The Central Java provincial government announced that Australia-based Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) has committed to ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 10:08 am

Losing a war, refusing it to see it

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:06 am

As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims of fraud in the nations June election, which his party lost narrowly to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Donald Trumps Iran conundrum

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:03 am

Indonesia, Thailand step up cooperation on halal industry development

Indonesia and Thailand conveyed agreement to strengthen cooperation in the halal industry through the development of ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 9:34 am

Indonesia-Thailand ties influence Southeast Asia development: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of Indonesia-Thailand relations, noting that both nations are ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 9:28 am

Indonesia, EU discuss readiness for 2026 halal mandate

Indonesia and the European Union (EU) discussed regulatory developments and preparations for Indonesia's mandatory ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:34 am

NMC incentives to boost nickel-based EVs in Indonesia: Bahlil

Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said providing incentives for ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:26 am

RI, Thailand deepen strategic partnership, bolster ASEAN stability

Indonesia and Thailand agreed to deepen their strategic partnership and strengthen ASEAN stability by expanding ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:12 am

Why did the worlds smallest island nation revise its name? | Explained

For small nations like Naoero, which has a population close to just 12,000, de-colonialisation is a matter of identity

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 8:09 am

Danantara, BP BUMN finalize five-year roadmap for SOE transformation

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara and the State-Owned Enterprises Management Agency (BP BUMN) are ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 8:03 am

Indonesia develops virus-free garlic seed technology

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Gadjah Mada University (UGM) are developing ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:38 am

Bali police probe gun cache found in drug raid

Police in Indonesia's resort island of Bali are investigating the ownership of firearms and dozens of rounds of ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:25 am

Indonesian forces hunt gunmen after Papua road workers killed

Indonesian security forces are pursuing armed separatists killing road construction workers at a project camp in ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 7:11 am

Indonesian Navy seizes illegal tin sand bound for Malaysia

Indonesia's Navy said it had seized 42 sacks of illegally mined tin sand worth about 1.3 billion rupiah (US$79,300) ...

Antara News 4 Aug 2026 6:53 am

New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes: Trump

Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 2:03 am