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Lifestyle3 min read
Prambanan Jazz Festival returns with K-pop, 90s nostalgia, and global acts
The 12th edition of Prambanan Jazz Festival runs July 3-5 with 30 performers, including NIKI and MLTR, across three generations of music.
National3 min read
Former Education Minister Nadiem Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
Ex-Education Minister Nadiem faces 10 years for laptop-procurement corruption, though one judge voted to acquit, citing insufficient proof of criminal intent.
Technology4 min read
Fable 5 Returns as U.S. Lifts Export Controls After 18-Day Freeze
Fable 5 returns globally after 18-day freeze, following U.S. decision to lift export controls and deploy new safeguards.
National2 min read
West Java governor backs village oversight program
A village prosecutor program claims to have cut legal cases against village leaders from 525 to 70; West Java's governor urges conservation amid drought.
National2 min read
Prabowo urges police to serve, not wield power
At the National Police's 80th anniversary, President Prabowo warned officers against criminalization and abuse, saying public trust is their most powerful weapon.
Economy3 min read
Brent crude tumbles 38% in second quarter, erasing six-month gains
Oil prices reversed sharply in Q2 as the Persian Gulf crisis eased and OPEC+ raised production quotas, bringing Indonesian budget assumptions closer to target.
National3 min read
Former education minister Nadiem sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Indonesia's Corruption Court sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison for corruption in a ChromeOS laptop procurement scheme.
World3 min read
France records 1,000 excess deaths as heat wave sweeps Europe
France's public health authority reported approximately 1,000 excess deaths since June 24, though the count remains preliminary and is expected to grow.
Travel6 min read
Planning a Bandung family holiday in 2026: go zone by zone
Bandung's family attractions split into three zones. Picking one per day, leaving early, and watching the Lembang traffic is what saves the trip.
Technology2 min read
Indonesia ride-hailing apps cut driver commissions to 8%
GoRide and GrabBike cut commissions to 8 percent starting July 1 under a presidential rule to protect online drivers.
Lifestyle3 min read
Museum Passport demand peaks after price promotion closes
Indonesia's Museum Passport program, which bundles entry to government museums, ends its early discount phase as school holidays drive visitor interest.
National3 min read
Investigation into young doctor's death in eastern Indonesia
Health ministry investigates the death of a 27-year-old emergency doctor weeks after she clashed with local legislators over patient treatment.
Reviews5 min read
EV ownership in Indonesia 2026: cheap to drive, costly to resell
A 2026 EV cuts daily running costs up to five times, but a three-year-old battery car can lose half its value. Here is who should buy and who should wait.
Food5 min read
The secret to tender Padang rendang is tougher beef
Padang cooks and rendang experts explain why tough cuts like shank, not premium tenderloin, give rendang its signature melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Health5 min read
Heart study: 150 minutes a week is the floor, not the goal
A May 2026 UK Biobank study finds the big heart payoff starts near 560 minutes of weekly exercise, far above the familiar 150-minute target.
World4 min read
Venezuela twin quakes death toll hits 1,719; 46,600 missing
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes reaches 1,719 as rescue teams continue searching for 46,600 missing people despite the passing of the critical 72-hour window.
World5 min read
Europe's deadly heat wave kills over 1,300 in one week
A deadly heat wave swept Europe, killing more than 1,300 in one week, mostly in France where heat-related deaths are often undercounted.
Economy3 min read
Indonesia's tanker crosses Hormuz as sister ship waits on risk assessment
Supertanker Gamsunoro transits the contested strait after 16 hours, but Pertamina Pride carrying vital crude remains stuck 84 days overdue.
Technology3 min read
Nearly 400 US newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over AI training
Nearly 400 local newspapers sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copying articles to train ChatGPT and Copilot without compensation.
World4 min read
Twin quakes kill 1,430+ in Venezuela; strongest in 126 years
Two massive quakes hit Venezuela on June 24, killing over 1,430 and leaving 50,000 missing; it was the nation's strongest quake in 126 years.
World4 min read
Khamenei's funeral delayed 131 days over Iran's security fears
Iran holds Khamenei's state funeral July 4-9 after his February death in a U.S.-Israel operation, expecting 18-35 million mourners across three cities.
National3 min read
Three Deaths in Young Leaders Military Training Program
Three participants died within a week during mandatory military training, prompting lawmakers to review curriculum for future cooperative managers.
Economy4 min read
Prabowo targets beef self-sufficiency in 4 to 5 years
Prabowo pledges Indonesia will achieve beef self-sufficiency in 4-5 years as the nation tries to close a 373,100-ton annual production shortfall.
National3 min read
Jakarta closes M.H. Thamrin for 499th-anniversary celebration
Jakarta closes M.H. Thamrin for its 499th-anniversary celebrations, as transit discounts and rerouted traffic aim to manage the road disruption.
National2 min read
Prabowo Claims to Know Protest Funders but Reveals No Names
Prabowo claims knowledge of who finances the protests but declines to name anyone. The only documented funding payment found comes from a police officer.
National3 min read
Three civil service candidates die during Indonesia military training
Three government-track civil servants died during compulsory military training, raising questions about health screening procedures.
Technology3 min read
Indonesia's Press Council Trains Journalists to Monetize AI
Indonesia's Press Council held a training workshop on AI for creative production, drawing over 170 journalists to learn new revenue strategies.
Economy3 min read
Indonesia Directs 68% of Stimulus to Rice Handout Program
Indonesia allocates about 68% of its second-half 2026 stimulus package to rice aid for 33 million families, raising questions about its broader economic impact.
Sports2 min read
Indonesia beats Thailand 3-2, clinches path to AVC Cup semis
Indonesia defeats Thailand in five sets to move within one win of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 semifinals.
Sports3 min read
Bagnaia leaves Ducati after one season in Marquez's shadow
Ducati ends eight-year partnership with Bagnaia after Marquez's dominant 2025; Acosta to join Marquez at factory team in 2027.
National2 min read
Suspect arrested in three-year kidnapping and abuse case
Police arrested Taufik Hidayat for keeping his girlfriend captive for nearly three years, with forensic evidence showing systematic abuse and severe injuries.
World5 min read
Keir Starmer Quits as UK Prime Minister After Labour Revolt
Keir Starmer resigned as Labour leader and UK prime minister after his own MPs withdrew support and Andy Burnham won a by-election clearing his path.
Sports3 min read
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record; Argentina, France Advance
Lionel Messi scored twice to break the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals. Argentina won 2-0 and advanced to the Round of 32, while France beat Iraq 3-0.
Economy4 min read
Indonesia Delays EV Motorcycle Subsidy Again, Now to August 2026
Indonesia has pushed its electric-motorcycle subsidy to August 2026 from July, a second delay in weeks, as officials say the scheme is still under review.
Economy4 min read
ESDM Names Two Cilacap Units Behind Java's Rolling Blackouts
Indonesia's energy ministry says faults at PLTU Cilacap units 1 and 4 cut 1,300 MW, even as a special team audits PLN's coal procurement.
National4 min read
Bahlil Punts Blackout Payouts to PLN, But His Ministry Wrote the Rule
Indonesia's energy minister told customers hit by Java's June 2026 rolling blackouts to ask PLN about compensation, though his own ministry set the rule.
Lifestyle3 min read
Mandra Questions Tanjidor's Name, and His Own Legacy
Comedian Mandra claims the Betawi wind ensemble "tanjidor" is misnamed—a critique made ironic by his role in popularizing the term on 1990s television.
World4 min read
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Over Lebanon Conflict
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on June 20 over Israeli air strikes in Lebanon, but the U.S. says 55 vessels still transited that day.
World2 min read
Timor-Leste declares 7-day mourning for former President Lú-Olo
Former President Francisco Guterres, a key figure in Timor-Leste's independence struggle and democracy building, died in Malaysia at age 71.
National3 min read
Woman Found After Three Years Captive; Boyfriend at Large
After three years missing, a Bandung woman was discovered with severe injuries; police suspect her boyfriend of kidnapping and systematic torture.
World3 min read
Former Timor-Leste President Francisco Guterres Dies at 71
Francisco Guterres, independence hero and sixth president of Timor-Leste, died Sunday night, June 21, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur at age 71.
National3 min read
Jokowi Turns 65 Without Fanfare Amid Political Flux
Indonesia's seventh president maintains his trademark austerity as thousands visit on his birthday, while his political position remains contested between parties.
National2 min read
Jakarta Expands 499th Birthday Free Transit Offer to All Indonesians
Jakarta's governor expands free transit and attractions to all Indonesians during the city's 499th birthday celebration, responding to public demand.
Sports3 min read
Record 10,200 Runners Launch Mandiri Jogja Marathon
Indonesia's largest Mandiri Jogja Marathon draws a record 10,200 runners from 17 countries, boosting Yogyakarta's economy and cementing its regional tourism appeal.
World3 min read
Keir Starmer expected to resign as Labour turns to Andy Burnham
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign Monday as Labour rallies behind Andy Burnham, a former Manchester mayor with growing party backing.
Technology3 min read
UAE Bans Under-15s From Social Media, Requires Biometric Verification
UAE bans social media for under-15s via biometric verification, becoming the first Arab nation to do so and raising questions for Indonesia's youth protection rules.
Economy2 min read
Indonesia's School Holiday Discounts Hide Lopsided Flight Subsidy
School holiday transport discounts launched June 20, but flight VAT exemptions consume 2.5 times the budget allocated for trains and ferries combined.
Sports4 min read
World Cup 2026 Debuts Automated Offside—Already Sparking Debate
World Cup 2026 debuts a semi-automated offside system using ball sensors and AI, but its two-tier protocols have already sparked fairness concerns.
National2 min read
Five Stung by Venomous Jellyfish Off Gunungkidul
Five tourists, mostly children, were stung by blue-tentacled jellyfish at Gunungkidul Beach, marking the start of a seasonal threat peaking in July-August.
National2 min read
Forced Arrests Raise Questions in Widodo Credentials Case
Police arrested two suspects in an investigation into alleged forged credentials for former President Joko Widodo, raising questions about arrest procedures.
National3 min read
Jakarta Court Seizes Hotel Sultan Property After 26-Year Battle
State wins 26-year legal fight over Hotel Sultan land after court-ordered seizure, but company immediately vows to challenge the ruling.
National3 min read
El Niño 2026: 2,245 Without Water as Java's Drought Peaks by July
As El Niño worsens drought forecasts, Indonesia documents 2,245 residents without clean water access; crisis expected to peak July through November.
National4 min read
1.1 Billion Children Face Three or More Climate Threats at Once
Nearly half the world's children live in areas hit by overlapping floods, droughts, heatwaves, and storms simultaneously, UNICEF report finds.
Technology4 min read
Xiaomi's MiMo Code Challenges Claude—But With Data Trade-Offs
Xiaomi's new AI coding assistant claims superiority on internal benchmarks, but moves user code to Chinese servers on the free tier.
Economy4 min read
Java Blackouts Challenge Reserve Margin System
Two major power units failed, triggering rolling blackouts across Java provinces for nearly two weeks, despite the system's reported 30-percent reserve margin.
Economy3 min read
Former Police Chief Appointed Chief Commissioner of Bukalapak
Ex-police chief Sutarman appointed Bukalapak's Chief Commissioner as the e-commerce platform shifts focus from growth to governance amid stock decline and shrinking business.
National3 min read
6.7 Earthquake Shakes Palu; Sausu Fault Signals Broader Seismic Risk
A 6.7 earthquake hit Palu from the Sausu Fault on Tuesday. No tsunami, but memories of the 2018 Palu-Koro quake sent residents fleeing to open spaces overnight.
National3 min read
Indonesia's Islamic New Year Splits Over Crescent Sighting
Indonesia's national holiday for the Islamic new year is Tuesday, June 16, but the traditionalist Nahdlatul Ulama marks 1 Muharram on Wednesday, June 17, a rare split over crescent visibility.
National3 min read
Ex-Activist Budiman Branded 'Traitor' as Students Disrupt UGM Forum
Students disrupted a government forum at UGM and accused a former anti-Suharto activist now in Prabowo's cabinet of betraying the reform movement.
Technology3 min read
Indonesia Cracks Down on 9,263 Piracy Cases—Sites Keep Coming Back
Indonesia blocked 9,263 piracy cases in 20 months, but 98% came from websites that resurface with new domains—raising doubts about whether blocking alone can stop digital piracy.
National4 min read
Little Aresha Daycare: Reconstruction Traces Abuse to the Top
A 23-scene police reconstruction at Yogyakarta's Little Aresha daycare found that staff tied up children on the foundation head's daily orders, prosecutors say.
World4 min read
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47, Reshaping Succession
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of Thailand's king, has died at 47 after more than three years unconscious, leaving the throne to a little-known prince.
Technology4 min read
New Anthropic Models Shut Down Globally After U.S. Government Directive
After Commerce Department order, Anthropic disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all users, saying it lacks technology to verify citizenship in real time.
World5 min read
Anthropic Shuts Down Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on US Order
A US export-control directive forced Anthropic to disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for every user, just three days after the models launched on June 9, 2026.
National5 min read
Indonesia's Free Meals Program: Elite Schools Out, Remote Areas In
A one-month overhaul of Indonesia's MBG free meals program shifts portions from wealthy schools to remote regions, with no new kitchens allowed to open.
Economy6 min read
Pertamax Jumps 32% in a Day: The Burden Inflation Data Misses
Pertamax RON 92 rose 32 percent overnight. The government says inflation stays safe — but the real squeeze lands on a middle class the price index never measures.
National6 min read
Press Council seeks copyright protection for journalism in new bill
Indonesia's Press Council wants journalistic work recognized and paid for under the Copyright Bill as platforms and AI mine news for free.
World7 min read
Cockroach Party: How an Insult Became India's Gen-Z Movement
A judge likened jobless youth to cockroaches. Days later, India's Cockroach Janta Party had outrun the ruling BJP online and was demanding a minister quit.
National5 min read
Hajj Pilgrims Arrive Without Luggage Despite New Baggage Service
Indonesian hajj pilgrims arriving home discover luggage missing despite Saudi Arabia's new "Hajj without Baggage" service that promised 24-hour hotel delivery.
National5 min read
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake generated tsunami alerts Monday across five Indonesian provinces, with waves reaching 0.75 meters. Alerts were issued within minutes.
Lifestyle4 min read
Half a Million Queue for BTS Jakarta as Gaming Cafés Fill Up
BTS "ARIRANG" tickets reopen for general sale in Jakarta on June 11 after presale queues topped a million, sending ARMY to gaming cafés for faster internet.
Sports6 min read
Indonesia Open 2026: A 14-Year Weight on Jonatan Christie
Jonatan Christie reaches his first Indonesia Open final against unseeded Canadian Victor Lai, chasing the first home men's singles title since 2012.
Sports6 min read
AFF U-19 2026: Indonesia Must Beat Vietnam to Top Group A
Indonesia and Vietnam meet level on points in the AFF U-19 2026 Group A finale, but a goal-difference gap means only a win keeps the hosts in control.
Sports7 min read
Argentina Beat Honduras 2-0, but Messi and Dibu Absences Loom
Argentina won 2-0 without Messi, Dibu Martínez and Álvarez, raising the real question before the World Cup: can the holders cope without their pillars?
World7 min read
US Pivots Toward Iran and the Gulf as Trump-Netanyahu Rift Opens
A tense phone call put Washington's pivot to Iran and the Gulf in the open, recasting Israel from partner to problem and putting Jakarta on alert.
World7 min read
Ukraine's 'Long-Range Sanctions' Shadow Putin's Economic Forum
Ukrainian drones struck St. Petersburg on the opening and closing days of Russia's flagship economic forum, turning a stability pitch into a question mark.
Economy8 min read
Danantara's Single Export Gate: The State Takes the Pricing Pen
Indonesia routes coal, palm oil and ferroalloy exports through one state-controlled gate, gaining power over prices and foreign exchange but rattling ratings agencies.
World7 min read
Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldiers, raising stakes for Indonesia
An Israeli airstrike near Nabatiyeh killed three Lebanese army personnel, exposing a flaw in the Washington ceasefire and unsettling Jakarta's UNIFIL mission.
Economy6 min read
Indonesia Diesel Prices Fall Even as Hormuz Tensions Lift Oil
Non-subsidized diesel dropped sharply in Indonesia on June 1 despite rising global crude, thanks to a lagged pricing formula; only Pertamax Turbo rose.
Sports7 min read
Brazil Edge Egypt 2-1 as Doubts Shadow Ancelotti's Plan
Brazil closed World Cup warm-ups with a 2-1 win over Egypt, but Carlo Ancelotti's attack-heavy 4-2-4 and his Neymar gamble leave real questions.
World6 min read
North Korea rejects denuclearization on eve of Xi's Pyongyang visit
Kim Yo Jong dismissed the US demand to scrap North Korea's nuclear arms as an "anachronistic dream" a day before Xi Jinping's June visit.
National7 min read
KPK Names Deputy Minister Silmy Karim in Permit Extortion Racket
Indonesia's KPK names Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim and seven others in a residence-permit extortion scheme worth an estimated Rp145.5 billion.
World6 min read
Toledo Festival Shooting Leaves 12 Hurt in Suspected Crossfire
Twelve people aged 14 to 61 were shot near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with police saying at least two armed groups likely fired at each other.
Sports6 min read
World Cup 2026 Comes Free to Indonesia, but at the Wrong Hour
TVRI will air all 104 matches of the expanded 2026 World Cup free, but the American time zones push most games into Indonesia's pre-dawn hours.
National7 min read
Pigai's Bid to Open Police Posts to Civilians Hits Coalition Wall
Rights minister Natalius Pigai's proposal to let civilians fill non-operational top jobs in Indonesia's police was swiftly rejected by his own coalition.
National7 min read
Muara Angke's 'garbage island' is a symptom, not a source
A four-day cleanup pulled 8.8 tons of waste from Muara Angke, but officials' own account points upstream, to a city that hasn't closed its own tap.
Sports6 min read
From a market parking lot to the top of Moto3's rookie race
Veda Ega Pratama, a 17-year-old from Gunungkidul, leads the 2026 Moto3 rookie standings and reflects a new path for Indonesian motorsport.
Economy7 min read
Indonesia's Deficit Jumps 763%, but the Real Worry Is Elsewhere
Indonesia's budget deficit hit Rp180.4 trillion through May 2026, but the bigger concern is spending outpacing revenue as markets test confidence.
Economy7 min read
At Tanjung Priok, 17,835 Idle Containers Outweigh the Visible Queue
Finance Minister Purbaya ordered 24-hour shifts to clear a 3,000-container backlog at Priok, but a far larger longstay pileup exposes a deeper problem.
National6 min read
Indonesia's Police Bill: 'People's Police' Slogan Meets Oversight Test
Jakarta frames its police law overhaul as a "people's police" reform, but the real fight over oversight versus expanded powers lies in the bill's text.
National7 min read
Two graft cases test Prabowo's record-large cabinet
Two deputy ministers fell to corruption in days, and Jakarta's choice to leave their seats empty has revived doubts about Indonesia's largest cabinet.
National6 min read
Indonesia jails ex-nutrition chief in free-meals graft case
Prosecutors have detained Dadan Hindayana and two former deputies over alleged corruption in Indonesia's flagship Free Nutritious Meals program.
Economy7 min read
Hormuz Crisis Reignites, Threatening Indonesia's Fuel Prices
Fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher, putting pressure on Indonesia's fuel subsidies, budget, and a record-weak rupiah.
National8 min read
Indonesia quietly drops free-meals target after mass poisonings
As three nutrition agency chiefs land in detention, Indonesia abandons its 82.9 million-recipient goal for the free meals program, shifting from quantity to quality.
Sports6 min read
Portugal Face Chile, but Ronaldo's Minutes Are the Real Story
World No. 5 Portugal host winless-against-Chile La Roja in a friendly where Ronaldo's fitness matters more than the scoreline.
Economy7 min read
Rupiah Hits Record Low as 'Sell Indonesia' Grips Markets
The rupiah breached Rp18,000 to the dollar and Jakarta's stock index became the world's worst performer of 2026 as foreign investors fled Indonesian assets.
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