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U.S., Iran confirm deal signed to end West Asia war

A U.S. official said the signing took place during a dinner with Frances President

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 4:09 am

EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform

Denmark, Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands and others have already been exploring options to set hubs up

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 2:01 am

Text of U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released by U.S.

The following is the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior U.S. official to reporters on Wednesday

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 1:16 am

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russias strategic partnership with ASEAN nations

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 11:04 pm

Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.

BBC 17 Jun 2026 10:13 pm

Minister sent off 313 migrant workers to Japan

The Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Mukhtarudin, sent off 313 migrant workers (PMI) under ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 10:11 pm

Indonesia readies transport stimulus for 2nd half of 2026

The Indonesian government has prepared a transport fare stimulus package for the school holidays and the Christmas and ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm

RI, China Finance Ministers meet in Beijing to deepen funding ties

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with his Chinese counterpart, Lan Foan, in Beijing on ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:25 pm

Gov't disburses US$54.5 million for Sumatra socio-economic recovery

The Social Affairs Ministry has once again disbursed additional assistance worth Rp967.5 billion or around US$54.5 ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:22 pm

Watch: Telegram under fire: NTAs crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026

Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-trick - Top stories of the day.

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

Firefox for Android just got 3 useful browsing features - including an ad block tracker

You can now arrange your tabs into organized groups, manage your settings more easily, and see which trackers Firefox has blocked.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 9:12 pm

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested

Get the best budget tech for less. Check out our curated list of the top cheap Prime Day 2026 device deals, with early discounts live up to 55% off.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 9:04 pm

5 best Prime Day Anker deals: Chargers, power stations, and more we recommend to avoid low battery

Prime Day 2026 is next week, but you can save up to 45% right now on our editors' favorite Anker portable power banks, multi-device chargers, and USB-C cables.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 8:59 pm

Best early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft

We found the best deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale next week.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 8:50 pm

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe (2026): I tested the budget models - here's my pick

Amazon's new Kindle Scribe foregoes the front light for a more affordable $429: pitting it against the ReMarkable Paper Pure.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 8:31 pm

Tourism Village program boosts tourism activity, economy: minister

Indonesian Tourism Minister WidiyantiPutriWardhanahighlighted that the Tourism Villageprogram ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

This HP Omen deal knocks $700 off a serious gaming laptop before Prime Day

HP's Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 7:57 pm

Ministry urges entrepreneurs to get ID numbers to access facilitation

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is encouraging entrepreneurs to secure a business ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 7:54 pm

Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it

The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Let me explain.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 7:49 pm

How downstreaming is rewriting Indonesia's economic destiny

For decades, the story of the Indonesian economy followed a predictable, frustrating script. Deep within the ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 7:25 pm

Govt targets 19.1 million foreign tourists visit to Indonesia by 2027

The Ministry of Tourism is targeting 19.1 million foreign tourists to visit Indonesia by 2027.We are ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 6:44 pm

How I block ads with a $7 Raspberry Pi alternative - it's easy

Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 6:42 pm

Agriculture Ministry targets garlic self-sufficiency in three years

The Ministry of Agriculture is targeting garlic self-sufficiency within three years through the development of planting ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 6:09 pm

I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did

I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.

ZDNet 17 Jun 2026 6:04 pm

Indonesia bolsters tourism safety with 25,344 certified tour guides

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that 25,344 tour guides nationwide have received competency ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:24 pm

Gibran reaffirms governance reforms for MBG and KDMP programs

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the government would strengthen oversight of the Free Nutritious Meals ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Sports minister open to athlete naturalization across all disciplines

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the ministry remains open to athlete naturalization across all sports as ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:20 pm

Yogyakarta to host 17th ASEAN-China air services meeting

TheMinistry of Transportation will hold the 17th ASEAN-China Working Group on Regional Air Services Arrangement ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:19 pm

U.S. not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments, says Rutte

U.S. and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 U.S. F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 5:08 pm

Police investigate Australian-flagged yacht stranded in Rote Ndao

Officers from the East Rote Police, Rote Ndao Police Department, East Nusa Tenggara, are investigating the discovery of ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:45 pm

Bappenas highlights Islamic economy as key to growth amid crisis

Deputy Head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard has said that the development ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:18 pm

Minister pushes to retain digital economic value within Indonesia

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid underscored the critical need for Indonesia to harness its ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

Prabowo extends Islamic New Year greetings to Muslim community

President Prabowo Subianto extended a happy Islamic New Year greeting to all Muslims celebrating 1 Muharram 1448 ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:02 pm

Ministry urges optimal critical mineral management amid global shifts

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry underscored that critical minerals will serve as a primary determinant ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:01 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home, jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a choppy moment in the U.S.-India relationship

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 3:27 pm

Indonesia records 8.24 pct rise in foreign tourist arrivals

Indonesia recorded an 8.24 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals from January to April 2026 despite global ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:18 pm

Indonesia pushes youth to utilize AI to boost creative economy

The Ministry of Creative Economy is encouraging young people to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:17 pm

Govt targets digital social protection system launch by November 2026

Indonesia plans to officially launch its first integrated digital Social Protection System (Perlinsos) across 541 ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Indonesia, Belarus expand manufacturing cooperation

The Ministry of Industry is expanding cooperation with Belarus in the manufacturing sector to strengthen industrial ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:59 pm

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch Recognized by The Asian Banker for Consumer Lending Technology

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM) has been awarded Best Consumer Lending Technology in ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:57 pm

Huasun Ranked 12th on TIME's World's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026

Huasun Energy, a global leader in heterojunction (HJT) solar technology, has been ranked 12th on TIME's ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:54 pm

Xinhua Silk Road: Thematic cultural week held in SE China county to deepen cross-Strait exchanges

From June 10 to June 12, ChenJinggu Cultural Activities Week, a sub-event of the 18th Straits Forum, drew crowds ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:47 pm

Minister urges students be optimistic about Red-White Village Coops

Indonesia's Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono called on students to notbe pessimistic about the Red ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Indonesia shuts down illegal foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali

Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegally operated, foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali for operating without ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:42 pm

Palu 6.7-magnitude quake carries no tsunami threat: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that no tsunami occurred after the 6.7-magnitude earthquake ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:39 pm

Ministry promotes local wisdom to restore degraded land

The Environment Ministry is involving indigenous communities in efforts to address land degradation by learning from ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

Strong 6.7-magnitude quake damages 841 houses in C Sulawesi: BPBD

The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Central Sulawesi recorded that 841 houses were damaged by a tectonic ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 1:27 pm

Indonesia's lawmaker seeks downstreaming focus in one-stop exports

The Indonesian government's planned one-stop export policy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) should ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 12:42 pm

Ministry pushes for women-friendly ecosystem in palm oil sector

Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection has called for efforts to build a women-friendly ecosystem in ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 12:38 pm

Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.

BBC 17 Jun 2026 12:26 pm

1 killed in plane crash on Texas highway

Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 12:05 pm

RKAB as tool to control critical minerals: ESDM Ministry

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) stated Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) serves as an ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 11:54 am

IHSG strengthens amid wait-and-see on BI, Fed rates

Indonesias benchmark stock index rose on Wednesday as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 11:25 am

Indonesia expands paralympictraining center facilities

Indonesia is expanding the Indonesia Paralympic Training Center (IPTC) in Central Java, adding new facilities to ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 11:10 am

China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan was engaging in intelligence theft, infiltration, and sabotage activities, escalating cross-strait confrontation and undermining cross-strait relations

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 10:06 am

Showcasing the Best in AC Installation: Midea Club Flash Installation ASEAN Tournament Returns Bigger Stakes

Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament Season 2 (MCFIT S2), ASEAN's largest air-conditioning installation ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 10:00 am

Indonesia's police detain two more suspects in illegal gold case

Indonesia's police have detained two additional suspects in an alleged illegal gold mining and money laundering ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:32 am

Two elderly residents injured in South Jakarta house fire

Two elderly residents were injured after a house fire broke out in South Jakarta early on Wednesday, local fire ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:21 am

China's National Medical Imaging AI Contest Extends Innovation Invitation to ASEAN

According to the National Medical Insurance Imaging AI Recognition Competition Organizing Committee, following the ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:13 am

Jakarta deploys 4,576 personnel for protest security

Indonesian authorities deployed 4,576 personnel on Wednesday to secure a series of protests planned by university ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:12 am

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, says U.S. government

At the end of February, the U.S. government terminated its contracts with Anthropic after it refused to allow its tools to be used for fully automated strikes or the mass surveillance of Americans

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 9:06 am

Mother, cub identified in West Sumatra's tiger sighting

Two Sumatran tigers spotted near a village in Agam district were a mother and cub, based on field investigations ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:05 am

2026 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Fisheries Week kicks off, welcoming guests from all six continents for first time

The 2026 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Fisheries Week officially opened on June 12 at the Fuzhou Strait International ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:54 am

Accrelist Appoints Derek Cheong as Chief Executive Officer

Accrelist Ltd. (Accrelist or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:45 am

New Study reveals Piracy Services are Exposing Millions of Asia-Pacific Consumers to Cybercrime, Identity Theft and Fraud

Consumers using pirate streaming services across Asia-Pacific are exposing themselves to serious cybersecurity, ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:35 am

Generali reveals Redion - the new brand for the Group's leading global Care platform, which encompasses Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits

On Monday 15 June, Generali Group revealed Redion: a new brand for its global Care platform, which brings ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:19 am

HKTDC celebrates 60th Anniversary with Forum and Cocktail Reception

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is celebrating its 60thanniversary this year with a series ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:16 am

Everest Medicines Enters into Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Dimerix for DMX-200 in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia

Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK)announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:13 am

Central Sulawesi quake affects 109 people, BNPB says

At least 109 people from 45 households were affected by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Central Sulawesi on ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 7:28 am

West Asia LIVE: Iran and U.S. to embark on two months of peace talks on June 19

Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 7:18 am

Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking AI ROI Without Strong Data Foundations

-Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announced new research commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:38 am

Beyond buildings, equipment: Upgrading Indonesia's regional healthcare

Tucked away and far from the country's main economic heartbeat, Lampung's West Pesisir District is rarely in ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 9:10 pm

Germany and Indonesia deepen trade and clean energy partnership

The German and Indonesian governments strengthened their partnership in trade, investment and sustainable energy ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 9:00 pm

Cabinet secretary, Indian envoy discuss Modi's midyear visit

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met with Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Shri Sandeep Chakravorty to discuss ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 8:57 pm

Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts planned attacks targeting White House UFC show, director says

The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 7:17 pm

Minister encourages social transformation in Islamic new year

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar reminded Muslims to commemorate the Islamic New Year of 1 Muharram 1448 ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 7:13 pm

5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami

There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 7:08 pm

VP urges students, teachers to master AI amid digital transformation

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged students and teachers in Indonesia to master artificial ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 6:47 pm

13 nations join Garut International Kite Festival in West Java

Thirteen countries, including Indonesia, are ready to participate in the kite festival to be held in Tepas Papandayan, ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 6:18 pm

Steinmeier's visit signals a new phase in Indonesia-Germany ties

The visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Jakarta on June 15 extended far beyond the busy diplomatic ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 6:16 pm

KP2MI monitors handling of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan

The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) is overseeing the handling of an incident involving a ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesia pushes coastal slum upgrades for sustainable development

Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlements Fahri Hamzah emphasized the importance of upgrading slum areas, including ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 5:47 pm

U.K.s Reeves says she hopes to avoid raising tax before next budget

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves also signalled a further uplift in defence spending in the government's Defence Investment Plan, due to be published before NATO's summit in July

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

Fiscal discipline key to sustaining rupiah, JCI rally: INDEF

Indonesia must maintain strict fiscal discipline and regulatory certainty to lock in a recent rally in its currency and ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 4:25 pm

Jakarta seeks Singapore investment for MRT expansion phases

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo met Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Monday (June 15), ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 3:50 pm

President Donald in mid-July: U.S. Embassy

The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat

Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 3:08 pm

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

BBC 16 Jun 2026 2:53 pm

Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 2:07 pm

U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon

Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 2:05 pm