Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera
Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s top Muslim clerics.
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The world’s largest – and stinkiest – flower in danger of extinction, scientists say
The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to destruction of forest habitatsParasitic, elusive and emitting an overwhelming odour of putrefying flesh, Rafflesia – often called the corpse flowe…
As Indonesia Courts Chinese Infrastructure Investments, Locals Are Pushing Back
Recent confrontations highlight mounting tensions over infrastructural projects—many of which are funded by Chinese companies—that threaten to displace indigenous communities.
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia
DefenceTalkChina’s premier said on Wednesday major powers must oppose a new Cold War, a thinly veiled reference to Washington as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia. Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs formi…
Five killed as elevator at Bali resort plunges down ravine
Accident at Ubud’s Ayuterra Resort believed to have occurred when cable in inclined lift carrying hotel staff snappedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBalinese police are investigating the catastrophic failure of …
China Agitates Neighbours As It Maps Out Territorial Claims
Hong Kong: On August 28, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources published a “standard map” of China, which amounted to a unilateral assertion of whatever territory it wants to claim. Beijing said the new version was introduced to “eliminate problem maps”, but China has succeeded only in upsetting numerous neighbours.So far, five ASEAN countries have issued public statements denouncing China’s
PM Modi To Depart For Jakarta On Wednesday For 20th ASEAN India Summit, 18th East Asia Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Jakarta on Wednesday for the 20th ASEAN India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit scheduled for September 7. The Prime Minister will return late evening on September 7, just before the G20 Summit in New Delhi.“At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, Prime Minister will visit Jakarta for the 20th ASEAN
Australia remains free of lumpy skin disease despite Indonesia blocking cattle imports, officials say
Indonesia imposes strict testing conditions on cattle from three major export ports after claiming infectious disease detected in eight cattleGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has denied …
Vietnam Join India, Others In Opposing New China Map; Rejects Beijing Claims In East Sea
Hanoi: After India and four other nations — Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines — registered strong protest over China’s so-called “standard map", Vietnam too rejected all claims by Beijing in the East Sea region in the Indo Pacific.Hanoi has strongly reiterated its consistent stance on the sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly), and resolutely rejected any
Indian Navy Aircraft Lands In Indonesia On Return Transit From Malabar Exercise
Jakarta: The Indian Navy’s P-8I, Multi Role Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft landed at Jakarta Airport on return transit post participation in Ex Malabar-23 on Saturday.During the stoppage, the aircraft took part in the complete gamut of military, constabulary, benign and diplomacy roles of the Indian Navy.On the occasion, India’s Ambassador to Indonesia and