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Indonesia, PNG strengthen border cooperation through power talks

Indonesias National Border Management Agency (BNPP) explored avenues to step up bilateral cooperation with Papua ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

East Java has highest number of Sekolah Rakyat schools: Governor

East Java is leading the implementation of Sekolah Rakyat (Peoples School), a national flagship program offering ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 7:53 pm

Indonesia can catch up in AI, robotics advancements: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs AirlanggaHartarto expressed confidence that Indonesia can catch up ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 7:27 pm

BRIN prepares 177 policy research projects for 2026

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is preparing 177 research topics to support the formulation of ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 7:08 pm

North Sumatra mobilizes response as floods affect 200 households

The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of North Sumatra swiftly launched emergency measures in response to ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 5:56 pm

BI strengthens Indonesia's presence in global coffee market via JCFF

Bank Indonesia (BI) is seeking to strengthen Indonesia's position as the world's fourth-largest coffee producer ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 5:38 pm

Highland Papua drafts peace regulations to prevent tribal wars

The provincial government of Highland Papua is drafting provincial and special regional regulations to curb tribal wars ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 5:06 pm

New Zealand yacht, SAR team save eight after vessel sinks off Ambon

A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team evacuated eight crew members of the Teluk Bara motor vessel, which sank in the ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 4:38 pm

Food security requires legal certainty over land rights : Minister

Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister and National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Head Nusron Wahid said legal ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 4:19 pm

Ministry, US Embassy step up collaboration in gaming industry

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya has invited the United States Embassy in Jakarta to facilitate greater ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 4:16 pm

Indonesia eyes China, Middle East for poultry exports

Indonesias Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono said the country continues to explore export opportunities ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

The iPad mini's biggest update in 5 years is expected this fall - here's what we know

The next iPad mini is rumored to feature an OLED panel and a more powerful processor. A new base iPad is also in the works.

ZDNet 18 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

Minister unveils seven-step strategy for violence-free schools

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno outlined seven key measures to foster a safe, ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 3:19 pm

I tested Nothing's new pink earbuds, and they look as good as they sound

The Nothing Ear (3a) have surprised me for several reasons - the price is one of them.

ZDNet 18 Jul 2026 3:00 pm

Prabowo vows higher education, job support for Sekolah Rakyat alumni

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged continued support for graduates of schools under the tuition-free ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 2:07 pm

Indonesia readies Rp300 trillion for micro enterprise financing

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)Helvi Yuni ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 12:51 pm

VP Gibran inspects Riau school to support revitalization drive

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reinforced the government's commitment to improving learning ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 12:34 pm

Indonesia sees room for both China and US AI initiatives: Airlangga

Indonesia is committed to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) while maintaining a balanced approach to cooperation ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 12:23 pm

Indonesia backs WAICO to advance inclusive global AI governance

Indonesia has played an active role in the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 12:05 pm

AI to become game-changer for Indonesia's economy: Airlangga

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto underscored that artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 11:33 am

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkiye: disaster agency

Turkiye is crisscrossed by several geological fault lines that have previously caused catastrophes in the country.

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 11:11 am

Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital after 20 days of hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

BBC 18 Jul 2026 9:24 am

Indonesia joins WAICO as founding member to boost AI development

Indonesia joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member to accelerate ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 7:04 am

Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.

BBC 18 Jul 2026 6:09 am

B50 program to save Indonesia Rp170 trillion in 2026: Ministry

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry hailed the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program as it ...

Antara News 18 Jul 2026 2:44 am

Indonesia to stop diesel imports by July 2026 on B50 success: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will completely halt diesel imports starting July 2026, following ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 11:40 pm

Israel's Parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections

Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as PM Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 11:07 pm

Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model beats Anthropic's Fable 5 on this benchmark

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 11:05 pm

Landslide in China's Chongqing city kills 8, leaves 34 missing

Water, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a 1-km (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. Over 800 rescuers were on the site

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm

This Levoit is the best smart air purifier I've tested (and it's on sale)

The Levoit Vital 200S-P is the smart air purifier to beat, with a washable prefilter and a capacity to clean up to 1,800 square feet in one hour.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 11:02 pm

Regional leaders urged to share best governance practices

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has underscored the importance of providing more opportunities for ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:15 pm

This air purifier is helping keep my home's air free of wildfire smoke - and it's on sale

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off on Amazon right now.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 10:09 pm

Dell XPS 16 review: A sleek, high-end laptop perfect for creatives and professionals

Dell's XPS 16 screams 'Premium laptop' thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 10:06 pm

Minister touts Red and White Coop as village service hubs

Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono said Red and White Village Cooperatives are being developed as integrated ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:02 pm

Indonesia targets two-year sugarcane rejuvenation under Prabowo

The Indonesian government aims to complete the nationwide rejuvenation of sugarcane plantations within two years after ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 9:02 pm

Storytelling is key to global creative economy success: Dy Minister

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy and Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) Irene Umar said compelling ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 8:47 pm

I tested this backup power station during a real blackout - don't make my mistakes

A real three-day blackout revealed problems I never would've found on a power station's spec sheet.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 7:45 pm

I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate - and this one wins

I tested Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches - and only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

Now is Your Moment: Huawei Unlocks New Possibilities for Every Moment Through All-Scenario Innovation

On July 14, 2026, Huawei held its Flagship Product Global Launch Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where it officially ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:29 pm

Indonesia ready to support open, inclusive AI ecosystem: Airlangga

Indonesia has affirmed its readiness to contribute to an open, inclusive, and beneficial global artificial intelligence ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:24 pm

Top Schools across Southeast Asia join Cambridge English Educational Partners to develop future talent

It is no secret that two key considerations which parents focus on in selecting a private school for their children ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:19 pm

Prabowo targets up to 50 ethanol plants to support E20 fuel program

President Prabowo Subianto announced a target to build up to 50 new ethanol plants across Indonesia to support the E20 ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:19 pm

Indonesia debuts first homegrown typhoid vaccine, cuts import reliance

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is actively monitoring the safety of Bio-TCV, Indonesias first ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 7:09 pm

IP-CEPA to boost Indonesia's exports to Peru to US$745 mln: Minister

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the ratification of the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 6:39 pm

Indonesia launches training, certification for 29,830 KDMP managers

The Ministry of Cooperatives is preparing qualified human resources for the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

'The SaaS apocalypse is overrated': How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI

Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 6:33 pm

Prabowo says Indonesia to launch national electric motorcycle

President Prabowo Subianto has revealed that Indonesia will soon have a national electric motorcycle as part of efforts ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

Grocery stores anchor village cooperative operations: Minister

Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono reported that grocery stores have become the backbone of business activities ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 6:02 pm

Prabowo targets full sugar self-sufficiency with two-year overhaul

President Prabowo Subianto announced a nationwide overhaul of Indonesia's sugarcane sector, pledging a complete ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 5:37 pm

Expert says Masela groundbreaking strengthens upstream oil, gas

Executive Director of the Center for Energy and Mining Law Studies (PUSHEP), Bisman Bhaktiar, views the Masela Block ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 5:30 pm

BNPB: Labuan Bajo wildfire fully extinguished after burning 25 ha

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has confirmed that a wildfire in Labuan Bajo of West Manggarai District ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 5:28 pm

How Indonesia plans to prevent blackouts through energy security

In an increasingly volatile world, a countrys power grid is more than just infrastructureit is the quiet ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 5:09 pm

Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, U.K. PM-designate

On Monday (July 20, 2026), Mr. Burnham will be invited by King Charles III to form a new government after outgoing PM Keir Starmer formally tenders his resignation to the monarch

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 5:06 pm

Police raids North Jakarta home-based drug factory, Singaporean nabbed

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's police and customs agencies raided a home-based industry producing narcotic ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 4:39 pm

Red and White Village Cooperatives record $3.6 million in transactions

Transaction value of the Indonesia's Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) reached Rp56.8 billion ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm

Indonesia to channel subsidies, social aid via village cooperatives

The Indonesian government plans to enhance the distribution of subsidized commodities and expand social welfare ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 3:58 pm

WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format

The World Cricketers' Association says it is concerned by the changes made to the structure of the men's 50-over World Cup.

BBC 17 Jul 2026 3:56 pm

Red and White Coop managers should professional, develop remote areas

Prospective managers of the Red and White Cooperatives are expected to remain professional and motivated in carrying ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 3:51 pm

BRIN converts low-value plastic waste into fuel with pyrolysis

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is promoting the use of pyrolysis technology as a sustainable ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 3:23 pm

Masela Block project to prioritize hiring local workforce: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has emphasized that the operators of the Abadi Masela ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 3:17 pm

Indonesia repatriates human trafficking victim from Libya

The Migrant Workers Protection Ministry said an Indonesian human trafficking victim stranded in Libya has been ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 3:01 pm

Indonesia readies contingency plans amid Middle East tensions

The government has prepared contingency measures, including evacuation plans, for Indonesian migrant workers in the ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 2:45 pm

Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you?

If you skipped Google's phone insurance at checkout, you can now add it again. But should you?

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

What is testosterone screening, and why is the U.S. military introducing it? | Explained

The U.S. militarys move to screen troops for low testosterone raises questions about hormone deficiency, treatment and the evidence behind routine testing

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 2:16 pm

Indonesia's manufacturing outlook brightens after Q2 expansion: BI

Indonesia's manufacturing sector remained in expansion in the second quarter, with the central bank forecasting ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 2:06 pm

President Prabowo to lead simultaneous harvests at 43 locations

President Prabowo Subianto departed Jakarta for Malang District, East Java, on Friday to mark the start of a mass ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 2:04 pm

Indonesia extends discounted fuel for fishing fleet to year-end

Indonesia will keep subsidized diesel at Rp15,000 (US$0.83) per liter for eligible fishing vessels through Dec. 31, ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 1:46 pm

Minister encourages industry optimising trade agreements

Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso continues to encourage manufacturers, including companies investing in ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 1:24 pm

Sri Lankas former police chief found dead

Wickremaratna, 63, was police chief between 2020 and 2023. From 2019, he had acted as the acting police chief.

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 1:15 pm

Any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned: Trump

They are passing legislation. The Republicans are putting in legislationVery tough sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. They may add Iran to that. I suggested it, says President Trump

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 1:12 pm

Indonesia, Switzerland signMoU on minerals to boost investment

Indonesia and Switzerland signed a memorandum of understanding on minerals and metals cooperation, strengthening ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 1:10 pm

I tested MSI's latest gaming laptop, and it works just as hard as it plays

The Cyborg 15 is versatile enough to handle work, school, and the latest PC games.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 12:55 pm

CTF Life Becomes First Insurer to Forge Long-term Strategic Partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Debut TIMA in Hong Kong This August

CTF Life announced a landmark long-term strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 12:53 pm

Community Creates Mega Artwork for HKTDC 60th Anniversary

As part of the Hong Kong Trade Development Councils (HKTDC) 60thanniversary celebrations, ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 12:40 pm

Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks all open today

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36thHong Kong Book Fair, the ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 12:38 pm

Indonesia records Rp1,010.6 trillion in investments in H1 2026: govt

Indonesia's investment realization reached Rp1,010.6 trillion (US$56.1 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 7.2 ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia calls intl laws to be respected as US seeks to dismantle ICC

Indonesia reaffirmedthat international legal principles and institutions must be respected by all nations as the ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 11:29 am

Sonam Wangchuk refuses to end 20-day hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk has urged people to join the protest march to parliament on 20 July.

BBC 17 Jul 2026 11:16 am

Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 11:08 am

Airlangga seeks Mexico's support for Indonesia's CPTPP accession

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has sought Mexico's support for ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:59 am

West Papua Police hunt suspected financier of illegal gold mine

Police in Indonesia's West Papua Province are searching for a man suspected of financing an illegal gold mining ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:53 am

Indonesia strengthens AI governance through WAICO membership

Indonesia has strengthened its global artificial intelligence (AI) role by becoming one of the 29 founding members of ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:52 am

East Java leads KDMP program with Rp17.45 billion in transactions

East Java recorded Rp17.45 billion (over US$970,000) in transactions under the Red and White Village Cooperatives ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:49 am

Easing global tensions lift sentiment toward Indonesia: Kadin

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said easing global geopolitical tensions have also been ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:46 am

VP Gibran checks progress of Palembang waste-to-energy project

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka directly reviewed the development of the Keramasan waste-to-energy ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:28 am

Indonesia sends T-50i jets to Australia's air exercise

Indonesia's Air Force has deployed five T-50i Golden Eagle fighter jets to a multinational air exercise hosted by ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:10 am

Teluk Lamong, BRIN map marine life to support conservation

PT Terminal Teluk Lamong and Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency, or BRIN, are mapping marine ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 10:04 am

Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts Bring Nammos Ras El Hekma to Egypts North Coast

-Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma the renowned ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 9:45 am

Danantara boosts SOE support for village cooperatives

Danantara Indonesia is strengthening coordination among state-owned enterprises to expand services at the Red and White ...

Antara News 17 Jul 2026 9:31 am

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. expands airstrike against Iran by hitting more bridges

U.S. projectiles struck Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas home to Iran's largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities both on the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, July 16, evening

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 9:05 am