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Parliament urges swift repairs for flood-damaged homes
House of Representatives Commission V member Zigo Rolanda has urged the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) ...
President Prabowo highlights govt's swift response to Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Indonesian government had acted swiftly in responding to floods and ...
Hong Kong University suspends student union after calls for fire justice
The blaze that ripped through Wang Fuk Court in the city's northern Tai Po district last week killed at least 159 people and was the world's deadliest residential building fire since 1980.
My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)
Some quick taps and swipes are all it takes to make your old handset operate like new.
I'm a diehard Mac Mini user - here are 5 accessories I can't live without (and under $100)
These Mac Mini accessories have proven to be reliable over time, and I recommend them to anyone with a Mac Mini.
Older adults, street children to be covered by free meals program: BGN
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will expand the beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to include ...
Minister highlights 119.5 mln potential travelers for year-end holiday
Indonesian Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that as many as 119.5 million people are expected to travel, ...
School revitalization improves access for students with disabilities
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti affirmed that the governments school revitalization ...
11 secret Fire TV remote shortcuts to unlock new features and menu settings
A simple button combination on your Fire TV remote allows you to switch picture modes, zoom in, and access hidden features.
This tiny Acer PC made me reconsider why I still use a full-size tower in 2025
Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports.
Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence
The budget now heads to parliament for an initial vote and will face an uphill battle for approval as Israels government has become increasingly polarized. By law it must be approved by March or an election would be triggered.
You can preorder the OnePlus 15 now - but don't forget to claim the $180 freebie
You can score free earbuds when you preorder.
The best holiday Walmart deals to shop this season
Check off everyone on your list with these Walmart deals we've found on Dyson vacuums, the PS5, Apple products, and more.
SAR efforts intensified in flood and landslide areas
Joint search and rescue (SAR) teams continue to maximize their search efforts in areas affected by floods and ...
This $15 USB-C cable is the best security investment I've made for my gadgets
If you frequently plug into public chargers, you're an easy target for hackers. Either avoid them or use this accessory to avoid trouble.
Satellite images reveal extent of flooding in Indonesias Sumatra
Multiple provinces in Indonesias westernmost island are ravaged with floods due to heavy rainfall which have killed at least 867
Indonesia sets long-term centralized training for 2028 Olympics
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that Indonesia will implement long-term preparations through a national ...
Stop accidentally sharing AI videos - 6 ways to tell real from fake before it's too late
Don't be fooled. Here's how you can easily spot AI videos.
Prabowo to build 500 hectare sports center for future athletes
President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to build a 500 hectare national sports center as part of a long term ...
SME digitalization via QRIS boosts investment efficiency
The Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) reported that digitalization, including the use of the Quick Response ...
Prabowo sends off Indonesian contingent for 2025 SEA Games in Thailand
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Friday officially sent off the Indonesian contingent that will participate in ...
Prabowo recalls youthful dream at SEA Games send-off
President Prabowo Subianto said that competing on the international sports stage is a rare honor reserved for ...
What Putin and Modi got out of Delhi meeting
BBC editors explain what lies behind the high-optics visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.
EU regulators hit Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching social media law
Regulators said X's blue checkmarks broke the rules because of their deceptive design that could expose users to scams and manipulation; X also fell short of the requirements for its ad database and giving access to researchers access to public data.
This lower-end smartwatch brand just gained one of my favorite Garmin features - and wow
Amazfit might be the first budget-friendly brand to finally offer Garmin-like functionality.
I used Anthropic's Interviewer tool to share my AI complaints, and enjoyed it - how you can too
The company's new Interviewer tool uses AI to ask you what you want out of AI, and it was six minutes well spent for me. Here's why.
My expensive smartwatch was great, but this $45 fitness band was better for me
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that pairs a user-friendly app with a solid lineup of practical features.
Army denies Starlink fee rumors, ensures services free in Sumatra
The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) has ensured that Starlink satellite communication services deployed to flood-affected ...
I tried Fitbit Premium on my Pixel Watch for a month - now I take AI health coaches seriously
The intelligence that powers the subscription makes a convincing case to stay, thanks in part to Gemini.
Ministry accelerates telecom recovery in flood-hit Sumatra regions
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is working with all national mobile operators to speed up the ...
Minister Lahadalia assures power restoration, fuel supply in Sumatra
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, ensured that efforts to restore access to electricity, ...
Electricity recovery in Sumatra progresses significantly: ministry
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources affirmed that the recovery of electricity systems in flood- and ...
W. Java Governor offers to build village for Padang flood victims
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi conveyed plans to build a village for residents affected by the hydrometeorological ...
President Prabowo ratifies extradition treaty with Russia
President Prabowo Subianto has officially ratified the extradition agreement with the Russian Federation by issuing Law ...
Sumatra flood: DPR urges operation of kitchens to prevent starvation
Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani urged the government and disaster response teams to ...
Jakarta bans dog, cat meat trade to curb rabies
The Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, has directed city agencies to strictly enforce a new regulation that prohibits ...
Fedora vs. Arch Linux: How to choose your next Linux distro (and which one I use)
If you're trying to decide between two powerhouse Linux distributions, let's see if I can help you make the call.
Edinburgh Airport says no flights currently operating due to IT issue
The airport, in a statement released on X, advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information
Myanmar Resistance Groups Deny Meeting Junta Officials in Indonesia
Following online outrage, revolutionary groups clarify that they attended a separate workshop from junta representatives, and no official or unofficial contact took place.
Minister confirms US$3.1 billion from JETP funds available for project
The Indonesian government stated that about US$3.1 billion from the initial US$20 billion Just Energy Transition ...
Indonesia to extend housing aid program to all districts in 2026
Indonesia will extend its self-help housing renovation program to every district and city for the first time in ...
Gov't ensures basic needs fulfilled for flood victims in Langkat
Deputy Social Affairs Minister Agus Jabo Priyono distributed aid to flood victims in Langkat, North Sumatra, to ensure ...
Moving into management positions means developing crucial skills and coping mechanisms. Here's what they look like.
Indonesia, Germany cooperate on technology mobilization to finance
The National Development Planning Ministry/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) stated that its ...
Building a culture that drives business results: What every CHRO needs to know
Culture is no longer optional. It's an essential foundation that enables organizations to execute strategy, drive productivity, manage costs effectively, and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Indonesia must reflect its strength at 2025 SEA Games: Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir urged the Indonesian contingent at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand to showcase ...
Indonesian Fleet Day: Navy Chief calls for marines' solidarity
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said the commemoration of the Indonesian Fleet Day 2025 serves as a reminder ...
Indonesia drives industry decarbonization to stay within 1.5C
Indonesias Industry Ministry is pushing industrial decarbonization to help keep global ...
Govt urged to improve access for students with disabilities
Chair of Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR) Hetifah Sjaifudian expressed hope that the ...
Gibran reviews Sumatra aid hub as government speeds relief
Indonesias Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, joined by North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, inspected ...
Gov't, DPR committed to improve lecturers' welfare
The House of Representatives (DPR) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology highlighted lecturer ...
Govt launches MSME recovery scheme for disaster-hit Sumatra provinces
The Indonesian government is moving quickly to establish a recovery scheme for Micro, Small, and Medium ...
India travel chaos worsens as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights
IndiGo, India's largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.
When home has no space left: Indonesians look abroad for opportunity
Jikok indak gadang di kampuang, rantau laweh ditujuIf you cannot grow in your own hometown, then the wider ...
OpenAI is training models to 'confess' when they lie - what it means for future AI
A new study made a version of GPT-5 Thinking admit its own misbehavior. But it's not a quick fix for bigger safety issues.
Claude Code made an astonishing $1B in 6 months - and my own AI-coded iPhone app shows why
My complex app, built entirely through agentic coding, reveals the true force multiplier transforming how developers create products at astonishing speed.
Sharia developers urged to lead Indonesia's 3 Million Houses Program
Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Fahri Hamzah has called on sharia-based property developers to ...
U.S. raid allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent instead of Islamic State group official
Neither U.S. nor Syrian government officials have commented on undercover agent al-Masoud's death, an indication that neither side wants the incident to derail improving ties
Indonesia to revoke 20 forest permits after deadly Sumatra floods
The Forestry Minister, Raja Juli Antoni, stated that the Forestry Ministry will revoke 20 Forest Utilization Business ...
Banten races to restore 200,000 hectares of critical forests
The Banten Environment and Forestry Office (DLH) reported 200,000 hectares of critical forest area, mainly in Lebak and ...
'Senior Schools' help combat loneliness among Indonesia's elderly
The new national empowerment program featuring Senior Schools aims to combat loneliness and promote ...
Indonesia probes companies behind logs that worsened Sumatra floods
The Forestry Ministry is still investigating the origin and status of the logs swept away by the floods, where it has ...
Indonesia reviews mining permits after deadly Sumatra floods
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has deployed a team to re-evaluate mining business permits (IUP) in ...
Indonesia reopens key Aceh roads after deadly floods and landslides
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said several strategic roads have become re-operational following the disaster in ...
Indonesia identifies 700 potential sunken treasure sites
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has identified around 700 locations in Indonesian waters containing ...
IPB launches urban-environment research with Hanoi universities
IPB University and universities in Hanoi, Vietnam, namely the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) and the ...
Prabowo thanks Saudi-Muslim World League for backing Hajj Village plan
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto express appreciation to Muslim World League and the government of Saudi Arabia ...
U.S., Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of America First' global health deals
The five-year, $2.5 billion agreement with Kenya was signed on Thursday (December 4, 2025) by Kenyan President William Ruto and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to replace a patchwork of previous health agreements that had traditionally been run by the U.S.
Ukraine fights on: A journey through a nation living under relentless war
Perhaps years of working in conflict zones, and the loss of a few colleagues has given me the instinct to move quickly and instilled in me a deeper sense of caution
The New York Times sues Pentagon over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules
The newspaper said the rules violate the Constitution's freedom of speech and due process provisions, since they give Mr. Hegseth the power to determine on his own whether a reporter should be banned
Debian vs. Ubuntu: Which Linux distro is right for you?
They're similar but not the same. Is your priority stability or ease of use? I recommend only one of these distributions to new Linux users.
Pace selected by Prudential Financial to help automate its insurance operations with agentic AI
-Pace, the agentic workforce for insurance, was chosen by Prudentials Individual Life Insurance (ILI) business ...
14+ powerful Alexa commands every user should know at home (no subscriptions required)
Alexa is already great, but some smart tweaks and hidden features can make the assistant even better. Here's how.
Finally, a 16-inch Windows laptop that's a worthy alternative to my MacBook Pro
HP's EliteBook 8 G1i (16-inch) is a power-efficient multitasker with a generous selection of I/O.
Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
I review dozens of robot vacuums and several robot mowers each year. Here are the ones our readers loved most in 2025.
Ring vs. Blink: Which security camera should you buy (and how they are different)?
Both Ring and Blink sell some of the most popular security cameras on the market, yet they're wildly different. Here's who should pick which one.
Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner
The debate between Waze and Google Maps has raged for years. Here's my verdict after testing both.
What does a blue USB port mean? I learned the truth behind all the colors, and it's wild
Look closely, the colors on your USB ports reveal what they are capable of.
Sumatra floods: Govt sets housing support for affected communities
Indonesia's Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait said his ministry has prepared housing ...
My iPhone battery life was horrible on iOS 26, but changing these settings fixed it
Your iPhone battery life shouldn't be this bad. Change these iOS 26 settings to fix it ASAP.
I found the best Verizon holiday deals on iPhones, Android, and more
New and existing Verizon customers can score incredible deals on new phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and more this holiday season.
The best holiday Apple deals on iPhones, iPads, and more
Looking to save on Apple devices this holiday gifting season? We've rounded up the best Apple deals on the most popular products.
The right way to run an internet speed tests (and how to use the results for faster Wi-Fi)
After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.
Pakistan allows U.N. to deliver relief supplies to Afghanistan through 2 border crossings
The government directed authorities to facilitate the phase-wise clearance of containers belonging to UNICEF, WFP, and the UNFPA
How to find and remove viruses on your Windows PC - 12 free methods that I can attest to
Viruses now work silently in the background, but fortunately, there are tools to stop them.
Surprise! Google's favorite Chrome extensions of 2025 are all free AI tools - here's the full list
The list of Google's top extensions of the year includes tools to make your online life a little easier.
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
French President Emmanuel Macron met with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday morning as part of a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomacy.
You have weeks left to claim your AT&T data breach settlement of up to $7,500 - here's how
AT&T's $177 million settlement deadline was extended. Here's how to claim your payout.
I'm never using cheap wireless chargers again after testing this one from Amazon
After using cheap, plastic charging stations for my Pixel phones, watches, and earbuds, I'm happy to report that this foldable metal option is far superior.
