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At least nine killed as explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's Damascus

The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded

The Hindu 3 Jul 2026 2:14 am

The best July 4th TV deals: Up to 50% off Samsung, Sony, and more

This weekend marks America's 250th birthday, which means you'll save big on TV deals from top brands, all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 11:25 pm

German ruling coalition agrees on major reform package

The tax relief would mean an average family is about 600 better off per year, the parties said

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 11:17 pm

Positive progress made in U.S.-Iran talks in Doha: Qatar, Pakistan

Though the next date of talks was not announced, it was decided to continue discussions after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 11:09 pm

16 Apple Messages settings I change on every iPhone - and why

Turn these iMessage settings on or off for a cleaner, modern, and more private texting experience.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 10:52 pm

LG is giving away free single-door refrigerators - how to qualify for the deal

When you buy this refrigerator model on sale, LG will give you a free single-door refrigerator too - perfect for the garage or basement.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 10:39 pm

MoF will appoint more marketplace company as tax collectors

Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) will gradually designate more marketplace companies as collectors of Article 22 ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 10:04 pm

I've been reviewing laptops for years: These are the 15+ best July 4th laptop deals

The Fourth of July weekend brings tons of sales on top laptops we've reviewed, from Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 9:30 pm

Indonesia boosts literary talent through national program

The Culture Ministry said the government is supporting the development of Indonesia's literary ecosystem through ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 9:15 pm

Indonesia eyes higher regional welfare in 2027 budget plan

The Budget Committee of the Indonesian House of Representatives (Banggar DPR RI) has stated that the regional transfer ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 9:03 pm

Indonesia's foreign trade stays strong despite May deficit: Minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Indonesia's foreign trade balance remained resilient during the first five months ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 9:01 pm

The best July 4 deals live now: Save on Anker, Garmin, Apple, and more

Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and there are plenty of deals to celebrate.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 8:55 pm

Indonesia expands healthcare access across Papua region

The Ministry of Health is stepping up efforts to improve equitable access to healthcare services across the country, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 8:46 pm

Plug-in solar poses 6 safety risks, say electrical industry groups - here's when to call a pro

Several industry groups have raised public safety concerns about consumer plug-in solar kits. If in doubt about your installation, here's what to do.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 8:29 pm

Minister urges youth to adapt as technological evolve

Indonesian Minister of Manpower Yassierli has urged young people to remain adaptable and continuously develop relevant ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 8:04 pm

Indonesia prepares pension scheme for athletes after retirement

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is preparing a pension scheme for athletes as part of efforts to provide long-term ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 8:03 pm

Watch: How has WhatsApp justified its new username feature? | Above the Fold | 02.07.2026

The episode looks at WhatsApps response to the Centres concerns over its proposed username feature; India-Japan agreements; senior AIADMK leaders join TVK, and more.

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 8:01 pm

RI doubles target for schools receiving internet access in 2026

Indonesian government aims to provide internet access to 16,557 educational institutions in 2026, nearly doubling its ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

Indonesia strengthens Natuna defense against transnational crimes

Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago called on military and police personnel ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

Indonesia reviews Apple services under new child protection rules

The Ministry of Communication and Digital has begun verifying 14 digital services owned by Apple to ensure their ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:45 pm

Gov't, House agree on macro assumptions for 2027 state budget draft

The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have reached an agreement on the macroeconomic ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:43 pm

Indonesia to install 800,000 digital panels in schools nationwide

Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to install an additional 800,000 interactive flat ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:29 pm

Indonesia plans facilities for its international financial center

The government is preparing a range of facilities to attract investors to channel capital into the planned Indonesian ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia, Belarus launch 2026-2030 cooperation roadmap

President Prabowo Subianto and Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenko launched the Roadmap for Strengthening ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:16 pm

RI-Australia encourage stronger cooperation in food, infrastructure

Indonesia explored ways to strengthen cooperation with Australia in the food and infrastructure sectors ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 7:02 pm

SOE performance serves as foundation for national economy: Danantara

The positive performance of state-owned enterprises (BUMN)particularly within the banking sectorserves as ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:49 pm

RI, Belarus inks collaboration in medical education, pharmaceuticals

Indonesia and Belarus strengthen their collaboration in the health sector, focusing on medical education and ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:48 pm

Gov't disburses Rp2.29T regional funds to Southwest Papua as of May

The Directorate General of Treasury (DJPb) of the Indonesian Finance Ministry has disbursed Rp2.29 trillion (US$127.38 ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:45 pm

Belarusian president views Indonesia as key Southeast Asia partner

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called Indonesia one of Belarus' important partners in Southeast ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:44 pm

Govt to shift from conventional timber to multi-enterprise forestry

Indonesia is accelerating the transformation of national forest utilization by shifting from a timber-based business ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:43 pm

Indonesia, Belarus launch broad cooperation drive with new MoUs

The governments of Indonesia and Belarus signed several memorandums of understanding to foster deeper ties in health, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:40 pm

ExpressVPN's password manager just got a big upgrade with secure sharing, passkey support, and more

Available today, ExpressKeys now delivers more secure sharing, passkey support, and improved cross-device management.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 6:31 pm

Indonesia targets fish protein after achieving rice self-sufficiency

The Indonesian government is focusing on fish protein self-sufficiency after achieving carbohydrate self-sufficiency ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

AI enhance TB detection on asymptomatic cases, ministry says

based analysis enables the detection of asymptomatic tuberculosis (TB) cases that are often hidden and lack clear ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:24 pm

How I set OpenAI API usage limits to stop agent overspending and other AI billing nightmares

OpenAI API costs can spiral when agents run wild. Here's how to set spend limits, enable hard caps, and avoid surprise AI bills.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 6:21 pm

Indonesia launches major restructuring of state construction firms

Indonesias State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) has enlisted the Association of State-Run Banks ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 6:16 pm

Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise

Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 6:11 pm

Indonesia, Belarus sign 7 deals to deepen strategic cooperation

Indonesia and Belarus on Thursday signed seven priority cooperation agreements covering industry, health, finance, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 5:38 pm

Indonesia ready to implement carbon trading ecosystem

Indonesia's carbon trading ecosystem is fully prepared for implementation to support sustainable economic growth, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia rail fleet fully prepared for B50 biofuel shift

State-owned rail operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) declared that its entire fleet of diesel-powered vehicles is ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 4:54 pm

Lukashenko praises Indonesia's economic growth under Prabowo

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he is optimistic about Indonesias economy growing stronger in the ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 4:17 pm

W Kalimantan seeks China flights to boost tourism, trade

The West Kalimantan provincial government is seeking to open direct flights from Pontianak to China to improve the ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 4:16 pm

ExcitedDonald Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One

Frankly, we couldn't build a plane like this because we wouldn't be willing to spend the kind of money necessary. They spent top dollars, U.S. President Donald Trump said

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 4:13 pm

Indonesia, Belarus push trade pact as FTA ratification progresses

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is in the process of ratifying the IndonesiaEurasian ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 4:07 pm

Pertamina ready to roll out B50 biodiesel ahead of July 2026 launch

State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said it is ready to distribute B50 biodiesel ahead of the program's ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:58 pm

Prabowo, Lukashenko boost Indonesia-Belarus cultural ties

President Prabowo Subianto and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko agreed on several cultural cooperation ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:51 pm

I tried Brave's new stripped down Origin browser, and now it's my top Chromium-based pick

If you like the idea of Brave's browser security, but all of the other features just get in your way, the developers have created a solution for you.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia, Belarus launch roadmap to boost strategic cooperation

The governments of Indonesia and Belarus agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across several strategic sectors, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:24 pm

Australian firm to build $350 million battery plant in Indonesia

Pure Battery Technologies (PBT), an Australian battery materials processing technology company, is planning to develop ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:21 pm

Pertamina ship clearance in Hormuz ongoing after first vessel exit

Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina confirmedclearance phase is ongoing for Pertamina Pride very ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:14 pm

Government rules out amnesty talks for Nadiem Makarim

The government has held no discussions on a potential presidential amnesty for former Education Minister Nadiem ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:14 pm

UN asks Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at Taxila sites

In March, a visitor shared information and pictures with Pakistans Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in Paris, highlighting reconstruction works by the Punjab archaeology department

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 3:08 pm

RI pushes ASEAN halal certification to boost regional competitiveness

Indonesias Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) highlighted the importance of mutual recognition framework for ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:08 pm

Prabowo, Lukashenko eye stronger Indonesia-Belarus cooperation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto described the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Jakarta as a ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 3:02 pm

BNPB intensifies water bombing to contain Tangerang landfill fire

Indonesia's National Disaster MitigationAgency (BNPB) is still relying on aerial water drops using ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:49 pm

RI, Kazakhstan eye new trade corridor to boost economic ties

Indonesia and Kazakhstan have agreed to pursue the development of a bilateral trade corridor to strengthen economic ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:45 pm

Indonesia, Australia team up to prevent cross-border fishing violation

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries established a collaboration with the Australian Fisheries Management ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:42 pm

Indonesia, Belarus eye US$500 million in cooperation

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono stated that the IndonesiaBelarus business forum, held a few days earlier, ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:40 pm

Prabowo to reciprocate Belarusian President's state visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he will make a return state visit to Belarus as part of efforts to ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:31 pm

If you like COSMIC Desktop, you'll love its new system monitor

If you like to see and manage your system processes on Linux, but aren't happy with the tool you're using, System76 might have just the app you've been looking for (and a reason to switch to either COSMIC Desktop or Pop!_OS).

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

Red-White Fishermen's Villages to drive coastal economy: Minister

Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and FisheriesSakti Wahyu Trenggono has expressed confidence that the Red ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:21 pm

Police partners with 12,420 MSMEs to boost food security

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) partner with 12,420 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 2:21 pm

Indonesia, The Gambia reopen ARFTC agricultural training hub in Jenoi

Indonesia and The Gambia have officially reopened the Agricultural Rural Farmers Training Center (ARFTC) in Jenoi, The ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:56 pm

India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns

WhatsApp says the feature is not yet live and that it has built in safeguards against potential scams and impersonation.

BBC 2 Jul 2026 12:50 pm

Indonesia pushes stronger university cooperation with Canada

Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has expressed its readiness to scale up ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:43 pm

INVEST Fair 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever, Bringing Investing, Finance and Money Education Under One Roof

ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the countrys leading independent platform for investor relations, market ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:31 pm

Avantor India Appointed as Exclusive Distributor for Sartorius Filter Papers to Serve India's Laboratory Consumables Sector

Avantor, a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:27 pm

Neat Introduces Thinking Rooms with Agentic Deployment Management and Intelligent Framing

Neat, the industrys first AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration, announced ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:24 pm

Prabowo hosts Belarusian President Lukashenko for strategic talks

President Prabowo Subianto hosted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Merdeka Palace on Thursday for ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:10 pm

RI seeks Australian investment to drive downstreaming, green economy

Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Todotua Pasaribu has reaffirmed Indonesias commitment to ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 11:54 am

The 8th Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province is about to inaugurate

Scheduled for July 8-9, the 8th Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province will be unveiled in ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 10:54 am

Economic census to map investment opportunities, drive growth: BPS

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has emphasized that the 2026 Economic Census results will serve as a vital benchmark for the ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 8:23 am

Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five

Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that blasts could be heard across the city.

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 7:05 am

Programmed Unifies Vendor Data and Streamlines Compliance Management With Boomi

-Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announcedProgrammedhas transformed its vendor data ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 4:26 am

Indonesia eyes growing global Muslim travel market by 2030

Indonesia is stepping up efforts to capture a larger share of the global Muslim travel market, which is projected to ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 1:40 am

I've tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX is the one I keep on my USB drive

Ever longed for a Linux distro to have with you at all times? Consider the super-fast, modular, and immutable Slackware-based PorteuX.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 1:21 am

First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain

Englands attempt to move on from a dreadful start to the summer is hit by the weather as their first T20 against India is abandoned because of rain.

BBC 2 Jul 2026 12:49 am

Aceh pushes Andaman gas downstreaming for economic growth

Aceh is seeking to maximize the economic benefits of the massive natural gas discovery in the offshore Andaman Block by ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:42 am

June inflation driven by volatile prices, not demand: Purbaya

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa projected that Indonesia's inflationary pressures will soon subside, as the ...

Antara News 2 Jul 2026 12:23 am

I tested Lenovo's new modular ThinkPad, and it renewed my faith in repairable laptops

The 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard and modular components.

ZDNet 2 Jul 2026 12:00 am

I changed 12 Hisense TV settings to significantly improve the picture quality

Your Hisense TV may already look great, but a few setting tweaks can make it even better.

ZDNet 1 Jul 2026 11:15 pm

China's ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism

The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a shared national identity among ethnic groups, for example by strengthening the status of Mandarin as the official language

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 11:08 pm

Why Dj Dup and these 4 other tiny Linux tools have become essential to my daily routine

Linux has a wealth of applications, but sometimes the smaller tools get overlooked. Here's a list of those I'd prefer never to be without.

ZDNet 1 Jul 2026 10:36 pm

Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone

The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 10:12 pm

World Bank scraps climate finance targets after U.S. criticism

As per the Climate Change Action Plan, World Bank had to allocate 45% of its total funds for projects that cut emissions or helped communities adapt to climate change

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 10:10 pm

Jasaraharja Putera representative selected for Advanced Course 2026

A representative from PT Jasaraharja Putera has been selected to participate in The 36th Session of the Advanced Course ...

Antara News 1 Jul 2026 10:08 pm

I had Gemini and Claude write my email replies - but only one sounds like me

Gemini and Claude have their own strong suits, but for assistance in writing emails, there is only one clear winner.

ZDNet 1 Jul 2026 10:07 pm

Indonesia: Incubators cut MSME failure risk by up to 90 percent

Business incubators are crucial to ensuring long-term sustainability and reducing the risk of failure for various ...

Antara News 1 Jul 2026 10:05 pm

Keeping Indonesia's momentum alive for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

Indonesias triumph as overall champions at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunisia once again showed ...

Antara News 1 Jul 2026 9:24 pm

I found the 20+ best 4th of July phone deals: Save big on Galaxy, Pixel, iPhone, and more

Score big Fourth of July savings on flagship smartphones from Samsung, Google, Apple, and more.

ZDNet 1 Jul 2026 9:24 pm