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Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf

Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries, Qatars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said

The Hindu 12 May 2026 6:05 pm

Why business architects are poised to lead the corporate AI revolution

Business architects and other like-minded roles elevate human skills by developing deep domain knowledge.

ZDNet 12 May 2026 5:38 pm

Indonesia to roll out EV incentives in June to curb fuel imports

Indonesia will introduce incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) in June to reduce fuel imports as global oil prices ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 5:32 pm

Ex-minister Nadiem Makarim under house arrest on health grounds

Indonesias former education minister, Nadiem Makarim, was placed under house arrest on Monday, following a court ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 4:55 pm

Indonesia targets up to 80,000 in SMK Go Global program

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said Indonesia aims to send 70,000-80,000 ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 4:52 pm

Protests in India after medical entrance test scrapped over leak claims

Nearly 2.28 million students had appeared for the highly competitive medical entrance test last week.

BBC 12 May 2026 4:38 pm

Indonesia's VP praises MRT project for creating jobs

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka praised the Jakarta MRT Phase 2A project on Tuesday, saying the ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:51 pm

Indonesia's SMK revitalization program absorbs local workers: Ministry

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education stated that its school revitalization program for vocational high ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:48 pm

Indonesian govt to renovate 131 hospitals by 2027

Indonesia plans to renovate 131 underperforming class C public hospitals by 2027 to improve healthcare access, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:20 pm

Police draft essential equipment standards for personnel on duty

National Police (Polri) Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the institution is currently drafting minimum standards for ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:12 pm

Indonesian govt expands MSME support, poverty alleviation programs

Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment is expanding programs to support micro, small and ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesian govt says eight billion meals served under MBG program

Indonesias Health Ministry said more than eightbillion meals have been distributed under the Free ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 2:49 pm

Indonesia pushes Jakarta MRT expansion to boost transit use

Indonesias vice president said safe, modern and integrated transport systems are essential to shifting commuters ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 2:43 pm

Indonesia links family development with village cooperative push

Indonesias population and cooperatives ministries signed an agreement to strengthen community economic ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 2:36 pm

Genuine urgency: Chinas underlying concerns at the Xi-Trump talks

When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the shadow the Iran conflict casts over the summit might appear to give Chinas leader a clear advantage

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:05 pm

BJP leader back to head India's Assam state for second time in a row

Himanta Biswa Sarma is seen as one of the architects of BJP's rapid growth in India's northeast.

BBC 12 May 2026 12:56 pm

Xi navigates a critical moment for U.S.-China ties amid uncertainty

The Chinese capital will soon become the setting for one of the most closely watched, high-stakes diplomatic encounters ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:28 pm

DPR calls on government to address rupiah's weakening

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the government and relevant policymakers to anticipate ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:21 pm

Bali shares tourism strategies with Philippines' Governor of Siquijor

Governor of Bali Wayan Koster received a visit from Governor of Siquijor, Philippines, Jake Vincent Sarmiento Villa, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 12:16 pm

Ministry prepares teacher redistribution to address 498,000 shortage

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education said it is preparing a national mapping for the redistribution of ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 11:46 am

VP Gibran reviews MRT line extension to ensure 2027 completion

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka inspected progress on Phase 2A construction of the mass rapid transit (MRT) line ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 11:43 am

Soetta Airport monitors travelers from four countries over hantavirus

The Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) International Airport's Quarantine and Health Agency has intensified monitoring of ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 10:29 am

Indonesia aligns marine spatial planning with power expansion

Indonesias Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and state utility PT PLN signed a cooperation ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:49 am

Indonesia pushes FOLU Net Sink 2030 through Mount Ciremai model

Indonesias Ministry of Forestry is positioning Mount Ciremai National Park as a national model for ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:45 am

BPOM, WHO sign grant agreement worth US$997,853

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Indonesia, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:31 am

Indonesia pushes sustainable tourism to cut carbon emissions

Indonesias Ministry of Forestry is pushing for stronger cross-sector coordination to develop sustainable ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia boosts 3T internet access with new Nusantara Lima Satellite

The Nusantara Lima Satellite has officially commenced operations and is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia reaffirms forest pledge at UN forum in New York

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management at the 21st session of the United Nations ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 9:10 am

Indonesia eyes ex-situ conservation for komodo dragons

Indonesia is carefully planning ex-situ conservation efforts for the komodo dragon to support the protection of this ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:53 am

Indonesia, Kazakhstan eye major deals in energy and trade

Indonesia and Kazakhstan are open to strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, including energy, industry, ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:31 am

Microsoft PowerToys now lets you control your monitor from the taskbar - here's how

Instead of pressing buttons on your monitor or hunting through your Windows settings, here's how you can now adjust your display directly from the system tray - plus other new PowerToys perks.

ZDNet 12 May 2026 7:30 am

Walk for Peace 2026 covers 660 Kilometers to Borobudur

Residents greet Buddhist monks participating in Walk for Peace 2026 in Banyuwangi, East Java, Monday (May 11, 2026). ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:19 am

U.S. issues new sanctions over Irans oil shipments to China

The U.S. Treasury move follows sanctions announced on Friday (May 8, 2026) on individuals and companies aiding Iranian purchases of weapons and components used to make drones and ballistic missiles

The Hindu 12 May 2026 7:12 am

Govt optimistic to achieve reduction in deforestation by 2030

Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is optimistic about achieving target ofreduction in deforestation as outlined in ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:01 am

Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S26, tablet, and watch today - how to qualify

The latest add-a-line deal nets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet from the carrier.

ZDNet 12 May 2026 5:46 am

EU sanctions officials over deportation of Ukrainian children

Russia is trying to erase their identity, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, where the sanctions were endorsed

The Hindu 12 May 2026 3:39 am

Microsoft is boosting the launch time of key Windows apps and features - here's how

Currently in early testing mode, the new Low Latency Profile will boost the speed of Windows 11 apps, menus, flyouts, and more.

ZDNet 12 May 2026 2:55 am

Can hackers break encrypted USB drives? I tried to find out

The Kingston IronKey Locker+50 G2 offers a high level of data security and several unique features to deter hackers.

ZDNet 12 May 2026 2:12 am

Forestry sector to contribute 60 pct to Indonesia's emissions cut

The forestry and land-use sector is expected to contribute 60 percent to Indonesia's greenhouse gas emission ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 10:02 pm

Indonesia pushes kitchens to expand free meals program coverage

Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has urged all meal kitchens under the government's Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:44 pm

How to prepare for brutal summer blackouts - and figure out your power needs now

Summer blackouts are coming, but don't wait for your lights to go out. Prep a backup plan ASAP. Here's how.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 9:43 pm

Danantara Indonesia eyes stock listing for waste-energy unit by 2028

Superholdingcompany and sovereign wealth fundDanantaraIndonesia aims to list its waste-to-energy ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:33 pm

The patching treadmill: Why traditional application security is no longer enough

Find-and-fix security once made sense, but AI-assisted development, continuous deployment, and exploding vulnerability backlogs are changing the rules. The old application security playbook is breaking down fast.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 8:59 pm

Beyond the cleanup job: Redefining application security for the modern enterprise

Secure-by-design is no longer just a developer concern. Enterprise leaders must treat application security as a board-level responsibility, with accountability, incentives, and customer risk reduction built in.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 8:54 pm

Stopping bugs before they ship: The shift to preventative security

Secure software starts before coding begins. Threat modeling, safer defaults, dependency hygiene, and developer workflow guardrails can help prevent vulnerabilities.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 8:47 pm

Dirty Frag is a new Linux bug putting your system at risk - and there's no easy fix yet

This Linux kernel vulnerability has defenders scrambling. Here's which systems are affected - and what you should do ASAP.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 8:43 pm

Indonesia revises Human Rights Law to strengthen institutions: Pigai

Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said revisions to the Human Rights Law are aimed at strengthening ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:23 pm

Jakarta police investigate gold smuggling by Indian national

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are investigating the smuggling of 265.7 grams of gold by an Indian national identified ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:16 pm

IDX monitors Telkom over US regulatory investigation

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) said on Monday it was monitoring PT Telkom Indonesia following investigations by ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 7:39 pm

Indonesia to deploy 742 peacekeepers to Lebanon

Indonesia is set to deploy 742 National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel to Lebanon on May 22 as part of the United Nations ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 7:06 pm

Indonesia postpones increase of mining royalties

Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has postponed the implementation of ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia reports no human hantavirus spread since 1991

Indonesia has recorded no hantavirus transmission from rodents to humans since 1991, the Health Ministry said, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:41 pm

Indonesia expects Russian crude shipment within weeks

Indonesia expects its first crude oil shipment from Russia to arrive within the next two weeks after finalizing ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 6:32 pm

I tested whether Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can analyze videos - this one wins

Can AI really watch video, or does it just fake it? I tested my favorite AI tools on YouTube clips and local files to find the winner.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 6:04 pm

Philippines electricity grid to join Trans Borneo network: Minister

Indonesia said the Philippines will be linked to the Trans Borneo Power Grid, expanding cross-border electricity ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:28 pm

Government's debt remains in safe position, Purbaya claims

Indonesia's current government debt position remains within safe and controllable limits, Finance Minister Purbaya ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:22 pm

How Indonesia's driver-first ojol policy tests the digital economy

Indonesias ever-expanding community of ojolthe popular shorthand for online taxi drivers, mostly ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:03 pm

Indonesian govt to launch 1,000 village co-ops on May 16

The Indonesian government will launch 1,000 village cooperatives on May 16 under the Red and White program, part of a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 5:01 pm

Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are here - but I'm more excited for Google's response

Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Google's computing line could have a leg up.

ZDNet 11 May 2026 5:00 pm

Indonesia plans Sumatra oil storage facility to boost energy reserves

Indonesia plans to build an oil storage facility in a Sumatra special economic zone to boost energy reserves, Energy ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:56 pm

Indonesia's Danantara signs deals for six waste-to-energy projects

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, through PT Danantara Investment Management, on Monday signed memoranda ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:42 pm

Papua governors meet to review special autonomy funds

Six governors from Indonesia's Papua region gathered in Timika on Monday to discuss future development priorities ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:33 pm

RI tests foreigner negative for hantavirus following cruise outbreak

Indonesias Health Ministry said on Monday that a foreign national monitored after close contact with a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:09 pm

APEC strengthens regional cooperation amid trade uncertainty

Officials from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum convened in Shanghai from ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia's navy prepares bases for Garibaldi carrier

Indonesia's navy is preparing several bases to host the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier as Jakarta moves closer ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 3:50 pm

Indonesia proposes ASEAN oil storage hub, eyes Sumatra site

Indonesia has proposed hosting an ASEAN oil storage hub and plans a separate facility in Sumatra to boost reserves, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 3:04 pm

RI seeks for more attractive Panda Bonds compared to Dim Sum Bonds

Indonesia plans to issue yuan-denominated Panda bonds in June, seeking lower yields and broader funding sources, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 2:53 pm

Indonesian Navy welcomes nation's first submarine rescue vessel

The Indonesian Navy welcomed Indonesia's first submarine rescue vessel, the KRI Canopus-936, at the Military ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 2:00 pm

Global Media Visits Wuling: SGMW Beijing Auto Show Overseas Brand Event Concludes Successfully

Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling's (SGMW) overseas brand series events for the Beijing Auto Show successfully concluded in ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:42 pm

Inside Banyumas waste system shaping RI's 2029 zero-waste measure

The waste is moved by a conveyor belt to a larger machine, where it is separated into organic and plastic materials ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:32 pm

KPK launches anti-corruption education guidebook to foster integrity

Indonesias Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) launched the Anti-Corruption Education Guidebook and Teaching ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:23 pm

BOE, UNESCO introduce Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science Challenge

On April 29, BOE joined forces with UNESCO to launch the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:20 pm

Minister urges universities to strengthen anti-violence task forces

Minister for Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi called on higher education institutions to ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:20 pm

HSBC Hong Kong introduces Asia Pacific's first World Legend Mastercard

HSBC Hong Kong Priv cardholders are the first in Asia Pacific to experience Mastercard's most premium ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 1:13 pm

Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2026 List Announced

Great Place To Workhas announced the 50 companies named on Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:51 pm

Minister urges village governments to support national programs

Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto urged the Association of Indonesian ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:22 pm

Indonesia eyes establishment of halal certification body in Bangladesh

Indonesia and Bangladesh discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on halal product assurance and the establishment ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 12:15 pm

Minister calls for improved digital literacy among women

Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi has called for improved digital literacy among ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:57 am

ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AI's Future Across Asia

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:56 am

139th Canton Fair: Rising Sleep Economy Accelerates Innovation in Home Textiles

As the global sleep economy continues to expand, rising consumer expectations around comfort, health, and ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:48 am

139th Canton Fair: AI, Creative Customization, and Detail-Oriented Design Energize the Stationery Category

At the exhibition area of the 139th Canton Fair's Stationery category, exhibitors presented a diverse range of ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:35 am

Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

BBC 11 May 2026 11:32 am

Minister says waste sorting initiative can become national model

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assesses that the waste sorting initiative by the Jakarta ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:27 am

Human rights minister seeks comprehensive solution to Papua conflicts

Indonesian Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has emphasized the need for stronger national-level decisions and a ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 11:19 am

Donald Trump eyes deal in Beijing as China gauges U.S. decline

Washington and Beijing announce May 13-15 visit of U.S. President to China with trade, technology, and Taiwan on the agenda

The Hindu 11 May 2026 11:16 am

Minister seeks stronger welfare data through pesantren involvement

Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf urged Islamic boarding schools, or pesantren, to assist the ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:54 am

Ten-Year Pivotal Data Reinforce The Long-Term Durability Of Edwards' Resilia Tissue

Edwards Lifesciences, the leading global structural heart innovation company, recently announced 10-year results ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:29 am

Indonesia logs 10 new orchid records, expands biodiversity map

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) documented 10 newly recorded orchid species, ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 9:10 am

Police probe fund flow, sponsors in Jakarta online gambling raid

Indonesian police are probing the financial backers of an international gambling ring following the arrest of 321 ...

Antara News 11 May 2026 8:15 am