The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V.
American demand for tropical wood that is used in motor homes, conservationists say, is accelerating the disappearance of some of the world’s largest forests.
Indonesia
Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president’s flagship program
Since its launch in January, Prabowo Subianto’s signature policy has been marred by mass food poisoning cases affecting over 1,000 peopleMore than 360 people fell ill in the Indonesian town of Sragen in Central Java after consuming school lunches, acco…
Indonesia says it will treat 2,000 of Gaza’s wounded on uninhabited Galang island
Muslim-majority Indonesia says the plan to treat wounded Palestinians in island’s medical facility is a temporary and patients will return to GazaIndonesia will convert a medical facility on an uninhabited island to treat about 2,000 wounded residents …
‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown
Demolition of 48 cliffside establishments at Bingin beach marks flashpoint in the struggle between mass tourism and desire to retain Indonesian island’s ‘magic’“I can’t believe this is happening,” said Komang Agus, looking on in despair at his workplac…
INS Sandhayak Displays Its Cutting-Edge Survey Equipment During Jakarta Visit
INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL), conducted a high-profile visit to Jakarta in July 2025, where it prominently displayed its advanced hydrographic survey equipment and systems to the Indonesian Navy.This display and exchange were aimed at deepening hydrographic cooperation and maritime ties between India and Indonesia. During its
Roketsan signs agreement with Indonesia, unveils five missiles and space launch vehicle designs
IDEF 2025 — Turkish missile firm Roketsan today signed an agreement with Indonesia to transfer the production technology of its Cakir cruise missile to Jakarta, while also using the second day of Turkey’s IDEF event to unveil five new missile des…
Trump Administration Keeps 19 Percent Tariff on Indonesia in Trade Deal
The administration provided some insight into the terms that were agreed upon between Indonesia and the United States, hinting at how other vague and hastily negotiated deals may turn out.
Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia
“As the geopolitical landscape rapidly shifts, half the population (51%) say Australia should increase defence spending, while a minority (37%) say spending should remain at about the same level as now. Majority support for acquiring nuclear-powe…
Passenger Ferry Fire Kills at Least 3 in Indonesia
At least three people were killed aboard a passenger ship after a fire broke out on Sunday morning, the authorities and local news outlets said.
Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia
The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.