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After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

The attack took place in southwestern Khulna city, days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

Why India's Aravalli hills are at the centre of growing protests

A new definition of what constitutes as the Aravalli hills could dilute environmental protections, say activists.

BBC 22 Dec 2025 3:00 pm

Prabowo orders measures to secure Christmas, New Year activities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered government aides and security personnel to take all necessary ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:30 pm

Kachin Forces Reject Myanmar Juntas Move to Restart China-Backed Myitsone Dam

KIO and KIA say public opposition to hydropower project stronger than ever, amid earthquake risk, environmental destruction and mass displacement.

The Irrawaddy 22 Dec 2025 2:19 pm

Indonesia steps up extreme weather mitigation for Year-End travel

Indonesia is stepping up mitigation measures against extreme weather to ensure safe travel during the Christmas and ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:08 pm

KIOXIA SSDs Achieve Compatibility with Microchips Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID Storage Accelerator

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe5.0 NVMe ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:07 pm

Indonesia speeds up telecom recovery in disaster-hit Sumatra

Indonesias communications ministry has dispatched telecommunications equipment to accelerate network recovery ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

Baznas sets up 117 relief posts for disaster-hit Sumatra

The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has set up a total of 117 relief posts dedicated to supplying essential ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:46 pm

Toll road bus accident kills 15 people in Central Java's Semarang

A bus operated by PO Cahaya Trans overturned on the Krapyak Toll Road in Semarang City, Central Java, early Monday at ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:38 pm

Jakarta police deploy 5,044 personnel for Christmas, New Year security

The Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police, known as Metro Jaya Police, have deployed a total of 5,044 personnel to secure ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:31 pm

When Sumatra floods meet palm oil and biofuel ambitions

Flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces on the island of Sumatra Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:59 pm

Myanmar Mystics Divine Future After Ill-Augured Election

There may be trouble ahead, but in a culture of everyday uncertainty like Myanmar, there is also always hope of a spiritual fix.

The Irrawaddy 22 Dec 2025 12:57 pm

Jakarta to roll out new worker incentives, including free transport

The Jakarta Provincial Government will roll out a range of worker incentives including free public transportation, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:12 pm

Ministry allows public to use driftwood from flood debris

The Ministry of Forestry allows the public to utilize driftwood accumulated in areas affected by flash floods in Aceh, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:04 pm

Govt plants 1,000 trees in Cisadane headwaters for disaster mitigation

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has initiated the planting of 1,000 trees in the headwaters of the Cisadane ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:02 pm

Ministry pushes eastern Indonesia's economy through TEKAD

Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto encouraged the growth of eastern ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:50 am

BRIN ensures drinkable water for evacuees in Sumatra

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria ensured that drinkable water technology has functioned ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:48 am

BNPB aids response to flash floods at Guci Tegal hot spring

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is assisting the local government in handling the impact of the flash ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:44 am

Govt develops avocado agrotourism at Tanjung Banun transmigration site

The Ministry of Transmigration is developing avocado agrotourism at the Tanjung Banun transmigration site in Batam, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:42 am

Tremors from Mount Semeru lava flood lasted over three hours

Tremors from rain-induced lava floods on Mount Semeru continued for over three hours, leading to rising water levels ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:26 am

Tiiny AI Reveals World's Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records

Tiiny AI Inc. (www.tiiny.ai), a US deep-tech AI startup, today unveiled the world's smallest personal AI ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:00 am

eclicktech and Alibaba Cloud Release the 2026 Global AI Marketing Trends and Value White Paper

Global intelligent marketing companyeclicktech has partnered withAlibaba Cloudto launch ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 10:50 am

U.S. Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files

The photo showing a desk with an open drawer containing a photo of Mr. Trump with various women was initially flagged for review to protect potential victims

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 10:13 am

House Speaker calls for women's role in preserving environment

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani invited Indonesian women to take part in safeguarding the ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 10:00 am

Gov't developing tourism potential in Tj Banun transmigration area

The Ministry of Transmigration is preparing a tourism-based entrepreneurship program to be developed in the Tanjung ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 9:12 am

Malaysian court rejects former Prime Minister Najib Razaks bid to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest

The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 9:03 am

130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say

No group has claimed responsibility for the Nov 21 abduction, but locals blamed armed gangs that target schools and travellers in kidnappings for ransoms across Nigeria's conflict-battered north

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 8:13 am

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Turning Point USA summit

Last month, the artist shared a message posted by Mr. Trump on his Truth Social network about potential actions to sanction Nigeria, saying the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 7:45 am

The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most fit in my pocket)

These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this calendar year, including some old-timers.

ZDNet 22 Dec 2025 7:30 am

I compared the best Bose and Sony ANC headphones of 2025 - here's how the latter wins

After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.

ZDNet 22 Dec 2025 7:30 am

CDF Asim Munir tells Afghan Taliban to choose between TTP and Pakistan

The CDF further said that no one could order jihad in an Islamic state other than the state itself

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 10:00 pm

Indonesia ensures stable cattle prices ahead of Christmas and New Year

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has ensured that live cattle stocks and prices at the producer level remain ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:54 pm

Indonesia calls for 3040 year urban planning for sustainable cities

Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tomsi Tohir, highlighted the importance of comprehensive urban ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:41 pm

PLN fully restores power in Aceh after devastating Sumatra floods

State electricity company PT PLN confirmed that it has fully restored the electricity distribution system in Aceh ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:23 pm

Indonesia pushes cattle associations to boost beef output

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has called for an active role from cattle farmer associations ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:09 pm

France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops

President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 8:06 pm

Indonesia to expand Red and White Fishing Villages to 100 locations

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is set to establish Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) in 35 additional ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 7:54 pm

Indonesia launches Dana Paramita Buddhist charity fund

Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has launched Dana Paramita, a charitable fund designed ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 7:36 pm

Indonesia promotes tempeh as a culinary tool of gastrodiplomacy

Culture Minister Fadli Zonhas encouraged food experts, chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs to support ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 5:21 pm

Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report

We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase the graffiti and name

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 5:15 pm

Indonesia sets Rp11B for heritage recovery after Sumatra floods

Indonesias Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that it has prepared an initial budget of around Rp11 billion ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

Government mobilizes seven water tankers in flood-hit Central Tapanuli

The central government has mobilized seven water tanker trucks to supply clean water to residents affected by floods ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

TNI provides trauma healing for children after deadly Aceh floods

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has provided psychosocial support to children at the Balee Panah evacuation ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Powering NTB without dependence, redefining Indonesia's energy policy

The lights at the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat/NTB) Governor's Office are now on without interruption, ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:20 pm

Govt implements traffic controls at Merak Port amid holiday surge

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has implemented traffic management measures at Merak Ferry Port in ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

SOE economic policy shift puts workers at center, unions urged to act

Indonesian labor unions must strengthen research-based advocacy, social dialogue and financial literacy to prepare ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 3:45 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo highlights national resilience amid Sumatra floods

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the governments commitment to working in synergy with all elements of the ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 2:24 pm

VP Gibran begins three-day working visit to N Sumatra, N Sulawesi

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has begun official visits to North Sumatra and North Sulawesi provinces from ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 1:34 pm

Prabowo approves regulation to govern police in civil positions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved plans to draft a government regulation (PP) that will ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 12:42 pm

Victims, lawmakers criticize partial release of Epstein files

Democrats on Saturday (December 20) demanded answers after one image that included a photo of Mr. Trump was no longer visible in the Justice Departments online release

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 12:10 pm

Between the banks: Reimagining the Ganga Water Treaty in an era of strained India-Bangladesh waters

Once hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Treaty now faces mounting pressures hydrological, ecological, political, and geopolitical

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 12:08 pm

Jakarta Christmas Market features 40 MSMEs at Lapangan Banteng

The Jakarta Provincial Government is hosting the 2025 Christmas Creative Market at Lapangan Banteng Park, featuring 40 ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 12:05 pm

Mount Semeru continues years of activity with six Sunday eruptions

Mount Semeru, which has entered a highly active phase over the last few years, erupted six times Sunday morning with ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 11:40 am

12 Stories That Explain Myanmars Military-Run Elections

As the junta readies to hold its sham vote, The Irrawaddy revisits a collection of stories that examine the militarys long history of rigging polls to entrench its rule.

The Irrawaddy 21 Dec 2025 10:34 am

Indonesia to boost coastal economy with 1,000 fishing villages

Indonesia will build 1,000 Red and White fishing villages nationwide to boost coastal incomes, expanding a ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:40 am

EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per (TgP)

-EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:38 am

UN Court to Hold Myanmar Genocide Hearings in January

The hearings will examine witness testimonies, expert evidence, and oral arguments on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in 2017.

The Irrawaddy 21 Dec 2025 9:38 am

San Francisco outages leaves 130,000 without power

The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighborhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park in the early afternoon and growing in size.

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 7:58 am

U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

The intelligence also contradicts the Russian leaders denials that he is a threat to Europe

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 7:14 am

India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks

The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.

BBC 21 Dec 2025 6:48 am

Bangladesh on edge as protesters demand home advisers resignation after Osman Hadis death

Tens of thousands of people attend slain leaders funeral under tight security; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Hadi would never be forgotten and would live on through the lessons he left for the nation

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 8:58 pm

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year

The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its troops

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 8:32 pm

'No embargo' on Imran Khan's sons meeting him in jail, says Pakistan

Suleman and Kasim, who currently live in London, are Imran Khan's sons from his first marriage with British TV personality Jemima Goldsmith

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 7:58 pm

Diponegoro University export dozen of tons of Jepara anchovies

Diponegoro University, in collaboration with private sector partners, has successfully exported dozens of tons of white ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 7:58 pm

Childrens author David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him

British childrens author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 7:14 pm

Minister hails Indonesia's second-place finish at 2025 SEA Games

Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir praised Indonesias achievement at the 2025 SEA Games, where the ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 6:58 pm

Indonesia's Pertamina ensures fuel, gas supply to disaster-hit Sumatra

Indonesias state-run energy firm Pertamina said it is maintaining fuel and gas supplies to disaster-hit ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 5:57 pm

Gov't to rebuild disaster-hit religious schools in 2026

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said schools under the ministrys authority, including madrasahs ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 5:53 pm

Explosions targeting Jaffar Express, other train disrupt rail traffic in Balochistan

The Jaffar Express have been attacked multiple times by insurgents in 2025

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 3:59 pm

Prabowo praises largest-ever subsidized housing loan signing

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised the mass signing of 50,030 subsidized housing loans the largest ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 3:51 pm

At least eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraines Odesa port

Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian warship and other facilities with drones, Ukraines General Staff said in a statement

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 3:06 pm

Gov't prioritizes affordable housing access for low-income residents

Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait emphasized that easing access to homeownership for low-income ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 2:36 pm

OIKN prioritizes MSMEs as drivers of inclusive economy

The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) is committed to making micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 2:21 pm

Some 366 health centers in disaster-affected Aceh now operational

The Aceh Provincial Health Office reported that 366 community health centers (puskesmas) across 18 of 23 districts and ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 2:18 pm

Prabowo oversees mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans

President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday attended a nationwide mass signing of 50,030 subsidized home loans under the ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 1:09 pm

Indonesia to auction new oil, gas blocks next week

Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry will auction eight new oil and gas blocks next week as part of ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 12:46 pm

Aceh BTS device recovery reaches 80.63 percent: Ministry

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reported that 80.63 percent of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) towers ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 12:29 pm

U.S. says it struck Islamic State targets in Syria

Jordanian forces assisted the American troops in carrying out the attack, according to the Central Command.

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 12:17 pm

Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana corruption case

Toshakhana corruption case is about alleged fraud in State gifts, which the former first couple received from the Saudi Government in 2021

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 11:57 am

Govt to build seven fertilizer plants, aims to lower costs for farmers

Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan announced the plan to build seven new fertilizer plants by the ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 11:52 am

BNPB stresses disaster mitigation to reduce risks, impact

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said disaster mitigation is a crucial step to reduce risks and impacts ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 11:23 am

North Sumatra to distribute 30 tons of UAE rice for disaster relief

North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution said Saturday that 30 tons of rice donated by a humanitarian organization from ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 9:11 am

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the governments files public

Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to release its investigative files on the late millionaire

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 9:03 am

Junta Chief Worries Over Warplane Atrocity Fatigue; Blames War on Ethnic Groups; and More

Also this week, the regime closed ranks with China on a destructive dam and scam crackdowns, while its boss hailed his air force after another massacre and readied for rigged poll and presidency.

The Irrawaddy 20 Dec 2025 8:39 am

Alliex builds daily data-based credit profiling for MSMEs in Indonesia

Alliex, a Vietnam-based international payment infrastructure and financial data provider, is expanding a credit ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 7:19 am

Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.

BBC 20 Dec 2025 7:11 am

U.S. Justice Department releases thousands of records in Epstein case, including photos, call logs

Among the thousands of records released by the Justice Department are photos, call logs, grand jury testimony and interview transcripts; many of the documents have been redacted and at least some have already been in the public domain.

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 3:11 am

Want to unplug for the holidays? I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling - and it actually worked

Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. It would be a great gift for the phone-addicted friend this holiday.

ZDNet 20 Dec 2025 2:39 am

Indonesia begins construction of 2,600 houses for disaster victims

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian affirmed that the Indonesian government will soon start the groundbreaking of ...

Antara News 19 Dec 2025 9:45 pm

Pakistan arrests top Islamic State Khorasan leader, says UN report

He was not just a spokesman but regarded as one of the top leaders for the group in the region, the Pakistani intelligence official told on condition of anonymity

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 9:09 pm