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Missing Malaysian hiker's rescue hailed a 'miracle'

When we heard that she had been found safe, it felt like our prayers had been answered; it is truly a miracle, said the rescued hikers friend

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 3:10 pm

Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, says Ukraine

In separate statements, Kyivs General Staff and the state atomic agency said a container-receiving building had been partially destroyed, but that no spent fuel had been stored there at the time of the attack

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 2:17 pm

Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

Prabowo orders more tuition-free 'Sekolah Rakyat' schools in Bali

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to expand the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 12:27 pm

Indonesian govt offers premium Medina hotels to regular pilgrims

Indonesia said nearly 17,000 regular Hajj pilgrims would stay in four-star and five-star hotels in Medina, marking the ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 11:05 am

Ministries urged to fast-track funding for Sumatra rehabilitation

Indonesia's disaster recovery task force urged ministries and agencies to speed up budget allocation and ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 10:17 am

Ministry oversees accelerated phase II people's school development

Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to oversee the accelerated construction of Phase II ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 10:06 am

Minister calls for universities' role in bolstering food sufficiency

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman called on universities to play an active role in strengthening agricultural ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:58 am

Public Works Ministry adds 222 kitchens for free meals program

The Ministry of Public Works announced the completion of 222 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs) serving as ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:45 am

Indigenous rights in Papua backed by constitution, DPD says

Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) said the legal standing of indigenous institutions and customary ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:33 am

Indonesia invites Russian firms to join rail projects

Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:38 am

Bandung Festival draws 500 musicians to celebrate Angklung

About 500 musicians performed at the Bandung Angklung City Festival 2026, an event aimed at strengthening cultural ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:37 am

Soekarno-Hatta's flights unaffected by Terminal 2 smoke

PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, operator of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, said flight operations continued without ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:09 am

Indonesian Air Force drills response to bomb threat on plane

Indonesia's Air Force conducted a simulated aircraft bomb-threat exercise to sharpen personnel skills in responding ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:05 am

I drove 25,000 miles with CarPlay last year - here are the apps I used most (and why)

I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every trip easy.

ZDNet 7 Jun 2026 6:30 am

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, researchships near key S. China Sea islands

The islands between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong are seen by some security experts as vulnerable to Chinese attack due to their distance more than 400 km (250 miles) from Taiwan island

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

Bill in U.S. Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card

The legislation comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration programmes through tightening restrictions, prioritisation of higher wages for H-1B applicants, and imposition of a $1,00,000 fee on new petitions.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 7:01 pm

The Apple Watch needs a better Siri more than the iPhone right now

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Ukraine targets St Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Russia's Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down 376 Ukrainian drones

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 6:13 pm

Jakarta focuses on HR development in bid to become global city

The Jakarta Provincial Government stated that developing human resources (HR) is one of the key factors in ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:33 pm

Official confirms Jayapura-Wamena road construction continues

The Highland Papua Provincial Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Office has confirmed that the construction of the ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:28 pm

Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

BBC 6 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

Finance Minister pushes stricter rules on port cargo storage

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Saturday that he wants tighter regulations governing how long goods can ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:20 pm

Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination, the Lebanese army said in a statement

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 5:10 pm

Indonesia pushes culture as key driver of creative economy

The Ministry of Creative Economy said that art and culture play an important role in strengthening the national ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Acer Swift Air 14 vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops - this model wins

Acer's new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct response to the MacBook Neo. Here's how it compares, by the specs.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 4:30 pm

Indonesia links waste crisis to climate justice push

The Ministry of Environment has emphasized that addressing the national waste crisis comprehensively is a key to ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:21 pm

Indonesia invites investors for tourism school in Labuan Bajo

The Ministry of Transmigration is inviting investors to build a tourism vocational school in the West Manggarai ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

Indonesia targets revitalization of 71,744 schools in 2026 nationwide

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is targeting the revitalization of at least 71,744 schools nationwide ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:41 pm

China enjoys robust growth, growing global influence: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:34 pm

Purbaya says rupiah, stocks weakness don't reflect RI fundamentals

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes that the weakening of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) and currency ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:20 pm

Xi Story: A bus ride across China's urban-rural divide

As China works to narrow the development gap between cities and the countryside, the transformation of Jiaxing City ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Putin says strong head-of-state rapport underpins Russia-China ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the strong rapport between the Russian and Chinese heads of state ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:56 pm

Indonesia not heading toward another 1998 economic crisis: Minister

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that Indonesia is not heading toward an economic, financial, and monetary ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:49 pm

Indonesia and Malaysia expand military cooperation efforts

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense strengthened bilateral ties by enhancing military cooperation with Malaysia's ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:40 pm

Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes

Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 2:09 pm

Iran bantah klaim soal transfer uranium ke negara ketiga

Kantor berita semiresmi Iran, Fars, pada Jumat (5/6) membantah laporan dari jaringan televisi milik Arab Saudi, Al ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 1:28 pm

British PM Starmer criticises U.S. V-P Vance over comments on U.K. teen's death

J.D. Vance wrote on X that there should be righteous anger in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, which he blamed in part on the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

RI launches ASRI Movement towards climate justice

Indonesia's Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency on Saturday launched the Safe, Healthy, Clean, and ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:49 pm

RI calls for ecological repentance to reduce national waste

Indonesian Ministry of Environment is encouraging a national ecological repentance movement to reduce the volume of ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Argentina expands hantavirus probe; sends teams to test rats in Mendoza

The Health Ministry says specialists from Malbran, together with U.S. CDC, are preparing to test rodents for the hantavirus in Mendoza from June 8-12

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 12:15 pm

BI, Finance Ministry sync policies to stabilize rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Finance are reinforcing coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 11:12 am

Indonesian tourism on positive growth trajectory: Minister

Minister of TourismWidiyanti Putri Wardhana stated the increase of foreign tourist arrivals through April 2026 ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 11:02 am

RI predicts US will charge 18 pct tariff after talks

Indonesian governmentexpects the final tariff rate on its exports to the United States to be 18 percent, subject ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 8:47 am

Albania is not for sale, protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Environmentalists oppose the project, which they say would affect several hundred hectares of pristine beaches and thousands of flamingos that nest and pass through nearby areas each year.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 7:10 am

Fortegra Appoints Mark Rattner as President

-The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra or the Company), a global specialty insurer and part of DB ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 6:02 am

Notice of Multi-Color First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call covering MCCs ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:58 am

Finance Minister Purbaya dismisses resignation rumors

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has firmly dismissed circulating rumors of his resignation, declaring his ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:45 am

Incomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has to pull back troops from Lebanon for peace to take hold

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 12:16 am

8 of the best Prime Day laptop deals I'd actually buy myself

Prime Day is coming earlier this year, and I've rounded up the best laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:14 am

7 unique Father's Day gifts and gadgets your dad doesn't already have

Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:09 am

4 Android Auto apps I can always rely on for road trips - beyond Maps and Spotify

Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before your next adventure.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:08 am

I cracked open a '1,000W' portable charger after it failed me in minutes - the cause was clear (and gooey)

Meet the 'too good to be true' portable charger. Here's my general buying advice for these types of products.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 11:31 pm

Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine, destroy children's food plant

The enemy attacked a peaceful civilian food industry enterprise, Kyiv region governor Mykola Kalashnyk said in a post on Telegram

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 11:09 pm

I traveled 2,700 miles with Sony, Apple, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair sounded the best

Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 10:20 pm

Apple WWDC is next week: All the iOS 27, Siri, and more news we're expecting to see

We'll be on the ground covering Apple's annual developer conference live from Apple Park.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 10:16 pm

Indonesia ends fast-track residency permit processing

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 10:12 pm

Indonesia says illegal fishing crackdown saves US$895 million

Indonesia's fisheries ministry said it had taken action against 1,210 vessels involved in illegal fishing since ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 9:29 pm

5 ways Android Auto beats your car's own infotainment system - hands down

Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 8:48 pm

Bali will host 2026 Asian Open Water Swimming Championship

The Tourism Ministry has announced that the 12th Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 will be held on June ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

3 ways a smarter Siri could make me rethink the HomePod over Sonos and Bose

Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:41 pm

Indonesia eyes June issuance of Panda Bonds

Indonesia is targeting the issuance of yuan-denominated sovereign bonds, known as Panda Bonds, in June 2026 as part of ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:39 pm

I had ChatGPT build me a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it worked!

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - in the time it takes to make dinner.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:36 pm

I have a new favorite Linux email client in 2026 - and I've tested them all

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:27 pm

Central Java becomes first region to integrate cooperative education

Indonesia's Central Java province became the first region to integrate cooperative education into school curricula, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:19 pm

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, sends ash 1.5 km high

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday evening, sending volcanic ash about 1.5 kilometers ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:14 pm

How Google could turn Siri into the AI health coach my Apple Watch needs

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 6:59 pm

Indonesia expands trade partnerships across Sub-Saharan Africa

Indonesia is expanding strategic partnerships with countries in the Sub-Saharan African region to broaden trade and ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:13 pm

Indonesia plans plain packaging for cigarettes and vapes

The Health Ministry is formulating regulations on cigarette and vape packaging and health warnings as part of efforts ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:06 pm

Surabaya chosen as pilot for river plastic reduction program

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has launched a river plastic pollution prevention partnership program aimed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:47 pm

UI, Monash launch joint degree program in information systems

The University of Indonesia (UI) and Monash University have agreed to establish a joint degree program in Information ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

KPK probes BRI-Telkom procurement of banking notification services

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption involving ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:29 pm

Aceh airport foils meth smuggling, four couriers arrested

Security officers at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Aceh thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia's regulator defends market as stocks extend slide

Indonesias financial regulator sought to reassure investors after the Jakarta Composite Index capped a turbulent ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Indonesia seizes two million illegal imported cosmetic products

Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has uncovered 2,082,039 units of illegally distributed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:09 pm

One-stop CPO exports via DSI to guard state revenues: Deputy minister

Routing crude palm oil (CPO) exports through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia's (DSI) single-window system is ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesian Air Force backs Kertajati as regional Hercules MRO hub

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) fully backs a plan to transform Kertajati International Airport in West ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:50 pm

I trusted Malwarebytes to secure my PC for a month - here's how it performed

Malwarebytes Premium combines excellent threat protection and helpful security tools in an easy-to-use package.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 4:30 pm

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister

Cambodia said it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 4:15 pm

Indonesia fast-tracks oil and gas rules to cut import dependence

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is fast-tracking regulations on unconventional oil and gas regulations ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:13 pm

Indonesia streamlines fertilizer distribution for farmers

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said subsidized fertilizer distribution has ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:49 pm

SPPGs key to developing quality human resources: Minister

Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji stated that Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs), also ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:43 pm

6 easy ways I make Zorin OS even faster and more secure

Out of the box, Zorin OS is fast and secure, but with a few quick configurations, you can improve both areas.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 3:31 pm

I asked published authors about their favorite e-readers - and the Kindle isn't the only pick

Authors share their top picks of the best e-readers for reading novels, magazines, comics, and more - and some may surprise you.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Trans Sumatra railway will not rely on state budget: Minister

Indonesia Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has said the development of the Trans Sumatra railway project, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:16 pm

Indonesia, France expand research and education ties

Indonesia is expanding cooperation with France in higher education, science and technology after both countries agreed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Indonesias budget shows resilience on revenue rebound

Indonesias State Budget (APBN) recorded a deficit of Rp180.4 trillion (US$10.02 billion), or 0.70 percent of GDP ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:05 pm

Indonesia's KPK reviews needs after Prabowo anti-graft push

Indonesia's anti-graft agency (KPK) said it would assess its institutional needs after President Prabowo Subianto ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

Minister proposes civilian roles within police under law revision

Indonesia's human rights minister proposed allowing civilian professionals to fill non-operational positions within ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:55 pm

Indonesian govt says forest task force secures US$20 billion assets

Indonesia's Presidential Staff Office said the Forest Area Control Task Force has secured Rp371.1 trillion, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:50 pm