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Jakarta Earth Day lights-off campaign cuts 77 tons of CO2e

The action of turning off the lights in Jakarta, conducted on Saturday (April 25) from 08.30 to 09.30 PM local time to ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:38 pm

Muhaimin says extreme poverty drops significantly this year

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandarstated that extreme poverty in Indonesia ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

Get a month of 5G Home Internet on T-Mobile and $300 cash back - here's how

If you're ready to switch your internet provider, consider this T-Mobile deal that comes with $300 cash back.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

Adobe Creative Cloud Pro is now 50% off - how to get the deal

Get a year of access to more than 20 apps (including Photoshop and Premiere), generative AI, fonts, and Stock at a major discount right now.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia strengthens ASEAN cooperation on school meals

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is strengthening regional cooperation on child nutrition and free ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:12 pm

New Minister Jumhur Hidayat to focus on addressing waste issue

Newly appointed Indonesia's Minister of Environment MohammadJumhur Hidayat committed to focus on addressing ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 5:01 pm

Child Protection Minister condemns alleged abuse at Yogyakarta daycare

Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi condemned alleged violence against ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:55 pm

You can still get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 deal at T-Mobile - here's how to qualify

You can get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 at T-Mobile when you add a new watch line to your mobile plan - or save $300 on the Apple Watch Series 11.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 4:35 pm

Minister: The hikes of non-subsidised fuel price not affecting MSMEs

Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Maman Abdurrahman stated that the increase of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:31 pm

This bestselling gaming device is not a Nintendo or a PlayStation - and I highly recommend it

Nex Playground is a small cube that gets your kids up and moving with games they'll love - and it's on sale for the lowest price of the year.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 4:30 pm

Gov't ensures local food sources in MBG stabilise food prices

RI Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs ensures that utilizing local food sources for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

X Square Robot Unveils New Embodied AI Model, Says Robots Will Arrive in Homes in 35 Days

X Square Robot on Tuesday unveiled Wall-B, a new embodied AI foundation model designed for deployment in real-world ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesian govt cuts Saturday MBG, saves Rp1 trillion daily: Ministry

Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung stated that excluding Saturdays from the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) distribution ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 4:03 pm

Dudung Abdurachman appointed as Presidential Chief of Staff

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman as Presidential Chief of Staff during an ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:39 pm

Indonesia eyes CNG to reduce reliance on LPG imports

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the government is currently discussing the ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

Indonesia's MPR urges UN to impose sanctions on Israel

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) urges the UN to impose harsh sanctions on Israel following the death of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

HZICC: The 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards Celebrating Visionaries Elevating the City's Global Profile

What does the world see when it looks at Hangzhou? The Hangzhou & Friends: 2025 Hangzhou Highlights Awards, ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:28 pm

Innovative ready-to-eat meal, practical solution for Hajj logistics

Food, typically an ordinary necessity, can become scarce and highly valued during the Hajj season in Saudi ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 Returns As the Industry's Business Catalyst

THAIFEX Anuga Asia returns 2630 May 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok,expanded to 12 ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

Mahfud MD urges safety guarantees for TNI troops in Lebanon

Constitutional Law expert Mahfud MD has urged the government to guarantee the safety of Indonesian National Armed ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:18 pm

Indonesia to establish fighter jet squadron in Southeast Sulawesi

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) plans to establish a fighter jet squadron in Southeast Sulawesi as part of efforts to ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:16 pm

Bahlil says RI's fuel, crude stocks above minimum levels

Indonesia Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)BahlilLahadaliasaid national fuel and ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 3:14 pm

Hanif Faisol signed as deputy coordinating minister for food affairs

President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Hanif Faisol Nurofiq as deputy coordinating minister for food ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:59 pm

Indonesia tests B50 fuel on trains to boost green energy push

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has begun testing the use of B50 fuel in train diesel engines, ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:47 pm

Indonesia eyes cultural house in Beijing to boost public diplomacy

Culture Minister Fadli Zon visited China to explore initiatives aimed at promoting Indonesia through cultural ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:35 pm

Minister tells graduates to adapt as AI disrupts labor market

Minister of Manpower Yassierli has urged university graduates to equip themselves with necessary skills to face ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 2:33 pm

Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself

With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.

BBC 27 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Over 7,000 Industry Professionals to Meet in Bangkok for TyreXpo Asia and AutoMROtive 2026

With less than one month to go, over 7,000 trade professionals and 150 international exhibitors from more than 80 ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 1:03 pm

Indonesia pushes digital IP shift with China collaboration

Indonesia must transition from being a consumer to a producer of digital cultural intellectual property, with a joint ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 12:31 pm

Religious communities serve as social cohesion guardians: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized the important role of religious communities as guardians of ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Indonesia allocates 3,000 subsidized homes for Southwest Papua

The Housing and Settlements Ministry announced the allocation of 3,000 housing units for Southwest Papua under a 2026 ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 11:21 am

U.S. says three killed in boat strike as campaign toll hits 185

U.S. militarys Southern Command said that the boat was operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations and that intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:15 am

Prabowo attends wedding reception of Ahmad Dhani's son in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the wedding reception of celebrity couple El Rumi and Syifa Hadju at the ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:36 am

CIBF 2026: Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy -- The World's Definitive Battery Event Arrives in Shenzhen

Driven by the global energy transition and China's rise as a leader in advanced battery technology, the18th ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:18 am

NOVI Health's Hybrid Care Model Closes Gap Between Clinical Trials and Real-World GLP-1 Outcomes

GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity treatment, butreal-world results consistently fall short of clinical ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 10:10 am

China hosts hundreds of institutions offering postgraduate programs

By the end of 2025, China hosted 373 cooperative educational institutions and programs offering postgraduate degrees or ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 9:05 am

Xinhua releases report on international education in China

Xinhua Institute, the think tank arm of Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday released a report titled Study in China: ...

Antara News 27 Apr 2026 9:04 am

My new favorite AirTag alternative fits perfectly in my wallet - and is seriously durable

The UAG Metropolis tracker is an AirTag wallet alternative that's highly functional, and all my bending and flexing haven't fazed it.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 5:31 am

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes in northern Japan

The quake struck 18 kilometres (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometres (50 miles), according to the USGS

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 4:07 am

Hindu temple caretaker found dead in Bangladesh, minority group demands strong action

Bangladesh Puja Celebration Councils Coxs Bazar unit general secretary Jony Dhar said the body was recovered three days after Nayan went missing, indicating that he was murdered

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 1:11 am

I ran the 20-minute Apple Watch calibration test - and my data got more accurate

Want more accurate, personalized health data during your exercises? Here's how to calibrate your Apple Watch.

ZDNet 27 Apr 2026 12:30 am

UAE-Iran differences and Indias plans to dilute language on Israel-Palestine derail joint statement at BRICS meet

Deeply polarised deputy FMs meeting in Delhi spell trouble for Indias BRICS Presidency; as the language of a joint statement eluded diplomats, India issued a Chairs Statement that reflected the subjects discussed

The Hindu 26 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

Trump has good conversations with Putin, Zelenskyy: report

The U.S. President said hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy is ridiculous; did not want to reveal when he spoke to Russias President last

The Hindu 26 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Own a Hisense TV? I'd change these expert settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

New Hisense TVs look great right out of the box, but you can get more out of your screen by tweaking just a few menu options.

ZDNet 26 Apr 2026 9:30 pm

Indonesian govt urges regions to tap creative financing

Home Affairs official Agus Fatoni urged regional governments to adopt creative financing to sustain development amid ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 8:47 pm

Indonesia's universities urged to boost impact on development

Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to be more responsive and deliver greater impact on ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 8:35 pm

Indonesia's minister urges competition to boost regional performance

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stressed the need for competition among regional leaders to improve local ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 7:40 pm

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected

Framework's sleek new Laptop 13 Pro is built for power users, but it shares similar ambitions to the Neo: Windows users seeking alternatives.

ZDNet 26 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

I bought a $40 earwax camera and keep finding reasons to use it

The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Here's how I use it in my tool shed.

ZDNet 26 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia seeks UNESCO heritage committee seat support

Culture Minister Fadli Zon held diplomatic meetings in France to seek international backing for Indonesias bid ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 5:14 pm

Indonesian govt drafts rules to secure local food for meal plan

Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is drafting a ministerial regulation to strengthen local raw ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 5:08 pm

Indonesia expands eye screening, cataract surgery access

Indonesias Health Ministry has added eye screening to its 2026 Free Health Check (CKG) Program and ensured ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 3:55 pm

Indonesia's minister hails sport as key to public health push

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said on Sunday that sport is a vital investment ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 3:43 pm

How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you - and reclaim your data privacy

If you're looking to limit the amount of personal information you give ChatGPT, these are the main settings you should know about.

ZDNet 26 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia covers VAT on economy flights to cut airfares

The Indonesian government has issued a regulation to cover value added tax (VAT) on economy-class domestic flight ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 1:23 pm

Lawmaker demands full probe into Yogyakarta daycare abuse scandal

An Indonesian legislator has called for a full investigation into the daycare violence scandal in Yogyakarta, where ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Minister urges graduates to safeguard digital space

Communication and Digital Affairs MinisterMeutya Hafid urged the younger generation, particularly college ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 1:09 pm

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf | Irans wartime apparatchik

In a country caught between external attacks and internal pressure, with much of its top leadership killed by its enemies, the Parliament Speaker, who cut his teeth in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war and served theIRGCas a commander, emerged as the new face of the revolutionary system

The Hindu 26 Apr 2026 1:03 pm

UGM expert backs internship program for job seekers

Labor observer from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Tadjudin Nur Effendi said the national internship program offers ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 11:52 am

Indonesia sees $1 mln potential in Japan pop-up store

Indonesia's fashion and accessory products recorded potential transactions of US$1 million at the 2026 Kobe-Japan ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 11:43 am

Russian strikes kill three, wound four in Ukraine

In the northeastern Ukraine border region of Sumy, one Russian drone attack killed two civilians, according to the head of Sumys regional military administration

The Hindu 26 Apr 2026 11:04 am

Indonesia presses UN to probe peacekeeper killing in Lebanon

The Indonesian government has reiterated its call for the United Nations to conduct a thorough investigation into the ...

Antara News 26 Apr 2026 10:53 am

Israel-Iran live: U.S. Navy intercepts Iran-linked vessel in Arabian Sea

U.S. President Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip and says Iran war on hold

The Hindu 26 Apr 2026 7:15 am

I've tested Sony headphones for years, and these tweaks get me the best audio - always

Sony's headphones and earbuds are full of software features, but finding the tips that work for you can be daunting. These reminders can help.

ZDNet 26 Apr 2026 6:30 am

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits an explosive 36-ball century - a second Indian Premier League ton in the 15-year-old's fledgling career - but it was not enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals slipping to a defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

BBC 25 Apr 2026 11:54 pm

Indonesia positions fishing village program to boost blue economy

The Indonesian government has positioned the Red and White Fishing Village (KNMP) program as a strategic tool to ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 9:30 pm

Indonesia eyes global market with custom automotive industry push

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar is encouraging the development of Indonesias custom automotive ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 9:21 pm

Taliban Government says Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence'

A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that moving Afghans at the Qatar camp to a third country is a positive resolution that provides safety for these remaining people to start a new life outside of Afghanistan while upholding the safety and security of the American people

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 9:08 pm

Inside the Baduys 200 km sacred journey through the night

Around 3:00 in the morning, while most people were still asleep, dozens of Inner Baduy people walked together through ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 9:02 pm

Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi

Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

BBC 25 Apr 2026 8:19 pm

Efforts to achieve peace, stability in region to continue: Pakistan's Deputy PM

There is no official word on whether direct talks between Washington and Tehran will take place during the visit

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 7:17 pm

Banten waives electric vehicle tax to support clean energy

The Banten Provincial Government affirmed its commitment to supporting the national clean energy transition by ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 6:27 pm

RI govt speeds up housing program for Senen rail-side community

Indonesia government is advancing the development of proper housing for residents of a slum area along railway tracks ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 5:53 pm

I drove a bulldozer over this SSD enclosure so you don't have to - here's the result

The Terramaster D1 SSD enclosure is built for speed, but it can also survive anything you (or Mother Nature) throw at it.

ZDNet 25 Apr 2026 5:45 pm

Gov't striving to expand education access to reduce dropout rates

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mutiemphasized thegovernments commitment to ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 5:23 pm

The Apple Music student discount saves you $5/month and gives you free Apple TV - here's how

Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.

ZDNet 25 Apr 2026 4:30 pm

Indonesia to continue school revamp, digital push in 2026

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Muti has confirmed that the school revitalization and ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Forestry Ministry to periodically evaluate Komodo National Park quota

The Ministry of Forestry stated that the tourism quota at Komodo National Park will be continuously monitored and ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks

The alert has been issued based on intelligence reports, a police headquarters (PHQ) official said, requesting anonymity. The official described the alert as urgent and confidential

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

Indonesia targets safety training for 666,000 MBG food handlers

The Health Ministry has allocated a quota of free training for up to 666,000 food handlers working at nutrition ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 3:02 pm

Ministry speeds up hygiene certification for 26 thousand MBG kitchens

The Ministry of Health said it is accelerating the issuance of Hygiene and Sanitation Certificates (SLHS) for more than ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:56 pm

Gov't open to sharp criticism from academics, says top minister

Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that the ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:36 pm

Ministry identifies seven peat hotspots highly prone to wildfires

The Ministry of Environment has identified seven peatland locations that are at high risk of forest and land fires, ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Indonesia's DPR presses UNIFIL safety review after personnel deaths

Indonesias House of Representatives (DPR) has urged the United Nations to conduct a comprehensive review of ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:23 pm

Sleman's slum area transformation serves as model for other cities

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said that slum upgrading ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:18 pm

Ministry expands quality education coverage through distance learning

The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry said it is expanding the implementation of distance learning at the ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 2:05 pm

Minister proposes electric motorcycles incentive starting 2026

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has proposed an incentive program for electric motorcycles to be implemented this ...

Antara News 25 Apr 2026 1:52 pm

Zorin OS vs. Solus: I tested two great Linux distros for beginners to find out which is best

After Zorin OS 18.1 took my breath away, I wondered how well the latest Solus Linux would fare against it. My comparison proved very interesting indeed.

ZDNet 25 Apr 2026 1:35 pm

Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills four, wounds dozens

Russia has been launching smaller barrages of dozens of drones every night at Ukraine, interspersing them with occasional large-scale attacks that use hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 1:13 pm

Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, witness says

It was not clear what caused the explosions and no militant group immediately claimed responsibility for an attack

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 1:12 pm