Around Here, It’s Not a Party Without a Bone-Rattling Speaker Truck
A towering wall of speakers on wheels, shaking everything in sight: In many Javanese villages, there’s no big celebration without one.
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British woman facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling to be repatriated
Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been on death row in Indonesia since 2012, after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine in her suitcaseA British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement between the two nations to repatriate …
The Indonesian Free-Food Program That Has Sickened Thousands
Indonesia’s president says the meals are improving nutrition in the country. Critics have called for a halt to the program, saying it threatens public health.
Three Australians accused of premeditated murder in Bali villa could face the death penalty
Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was fatally gunned down in a Bali villa in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree Australians accused of shooting a Melbourne man in a Bali villa are set to be charged with premeditated …
India and Indonesia Strengthen Air Force Cooperation Through 6th Staff Talks In Bali
The 6th edition of the India-Indonesia Air Force Staff Talks concluded on October 10, 2025, in Bali, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral defence cooperation. The talks were co-chaired by Air Vice Marshal Sundaramani Krishnan from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Air Vice Marshal Suliono representing the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU).Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to
What to Know About ‘Gen Z Protests’ Around the World
Gen Z protests are raging against political establishments across the world, from Madagascar to Nepal. Katrin Bennhold and Hannah Beech, reporters for The New York Times, discuss what is causing these protests and why an anime-inspired symbol keeps app…
‘Radioactive’ shrimp crisis: Indonesia grapples with contaminated industrial zone
Authorities investigate site after shrimp exported to the US found to contain hazardous isotope Caesium-137A large industrial zone on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, is grappling with radioactive contamination after a government taskforce found tr…
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’Britain’s exports of plastic waste to developing countries have soared by 84% in the first half of this year compared with last year,…
INS Kadmatt’s Makassar Visit Strengthens India–Indonesia Naval Cooperation In Indo-Pacific
INS Kadmatt, a Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette of the Indian Navy, visited Makassar, Indonesia, for a three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR) from October 3 to 5, 2025. The visit formed part of the ship’s ongoing deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering regional maritime stability and strengthening partnerships with ASEAN navies.The
Indonesia school collapse: search for victims ends as 67 confirmed dead
Grief and confusion gripped East Java last week after foundational failures caused the Al Khoziny Islamic school to collapse during afternoon prayersIndonesian rescuers wrapped up the search on Tuesday for victims trapped under the rubble of a collapse…