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Indonesia makes a quiet return to Pyongyang
Indonesia’s decision to renew diplomatic engagement with North Korea this month is more than a nostalgic gesture recalling the Sukarno–Kim Il-sung era. Foreign Minister Sugiono’s visit to Pyongyang on 11 October 2025, at the invitation of North...
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Indonesia’s president heard on hot mic asking Trump if he can meet son Eric
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has been heard on a hot mic asking Donald Trump if he can meet with the president’s son Eric, as the leaders gathered in Egypt for a summit aimed at securing a lasting peace in Gaza. Prabowo appeared to be...
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Indonesia’s diplomatic test after interception of civilian flotilla
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he Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising 47 humanitarian ships, was intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Eastern Mediterranean on Oct. 2. This incident immediately marked another tragic episode in the enduring Israeli–Palestinian...
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Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion at 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship in Kazakhstan
TEMPO.CO, Astana, Kazakhstan - The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Astana, Capital of Kazakhstan, has emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Astana on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The...
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Indonesia Denies Prabowo Visit to Israel, Raising Questions Over Middle East Diplomacy
Indonesia has publicly denied that President Prabowo Subianto will visit Israel this week, contradicting media reports that he would become the first Indonesian head of state to do so and raising questions about Jakarta’s approach to Middle East...
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Hope and fear as resort aims to transform Lombok to ‘Miami of Indonesia’
From the hills above this quiet coastal village on the Indonesian island of Lombok, the view is postcard perfect: turquoise waters curl against a rocky islet, coconut groves shade clusters of houses and children run barefoot along dusty paths. For...
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Among World Leaders Attending Trump-Hosted Gaza Peace Summit – What About Malaysia?
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. While world leaders jet off to Egypt for United States President Donald Trump’s big Gaza peace summit, one notable absence stands out: Prime...
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Trump’s private conversation with Indonesian president about son Eric caught on mic
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Global Support Grows for Social Media Bans Targeting Children Under 14
International momentum is building for legislative restrictions on children's social media access, with recent research indicating 71% global support for prohibiting platform use among children under 14 years old. The Ipsos "Education Monitor...
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Hot mic catches Indonesian president asking Donald Trump for unusual introduction
A hot mic captured a candid exchange between President Donald Trump and the president of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, where the latter made an unusual request to meet with Trump's second oldest son, Eric. The conversation took place at the Gaza...
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Indonesian Regulator Freezes Another 1,483 Online Gambling-Linked Bank Accounts
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Karnataka Approves Paid Menstrual Leave For Women Employees Across Sectors
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Image: Shutterstock In a progressive move towards inclusive workplace policies, the Karnataka government has officially approved the Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, granting women employees one paid leave day each month. The decision, which applies...
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Indonesia eyes woodball gold sweep at 2025 SEA Games
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian national woodball team is aiming for a clean sweep of gold medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, building on its achievements in several international championships over the past two years. “Indonesian...
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Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia 2025 list includes top CFOs from Huawei, ByteDance, Sony, Temasek
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Good morning. This year, the Fortune Most Powerful Women Asia list recognizes 100 leaders who are leveraging regional and global volatility for business advantage. Asia’s most powerful woman in business this year is DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, who...
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Race to 48: List of 21 Countries Qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Featuring Ghana's Late Win
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Africa has added another representative to the 2026 World Cup roster. The Ghana National Team secured its spot after a narrow 1-0 victory over Comoros in the final match of the Africa Zone I Qualification Group at Accra Stadium...
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Connecting Indonesia’s environmental stories to millions
Akhyari Hananto, Multimedia Manager for Mongabay Indonesia, combines creativity, data, and strategy to ensure environmental journalism reaches and engages audiences across the archipelago. His unconventional path—from musician to banker,...
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Carlos Yulo eyes gold at 53rd World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta
(UPDATE) CARLOS Yulo is set to return to action at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tournament will run from Oct. 19 to 25 with the first four days allotted for the qualification stage and the last three...
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Indonesia, India step up air defense cooperation in Bali talks
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have agreed on several forms of strategic defense cooperation during the 6th Air Staff Talks, which took place in Bali on October 7–10. According to a press...
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Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity
Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Vietnam and abroad, 12 publishing and book...
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Indonesia Transfers Dozens of High-Risk Inmates to Nusakambangan Prison Island
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Dozens of high-risk inmates from Jakarta have been transferred to the Nusakambangan prison island. The inmates are placed in different have been placed in different correctional facilities. "41 high-risk inmates from the...
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