Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol
Banda Aceh, Indonesia — Sharia police caned a couple 140 times each in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday…
Bank Indonesia’s autonomy under scrutiny as Prabowo’s nephew joins leadership
The appointment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew to the leadership of Bank Indonesia (BI) has reignited debate over…
Nearly Half of Global Population to Face Extreme Heat by 2050
The countries experiencing the most significant changes in CDD were predominantly developing nations in Africa and South America.…
As Muslim tourism grows, can Japan adapt to travellers’ prayer needs?
As Japan welcomes a growing number of Muslim visitors, a quieter but increasingly visible question is unfolding across…
Indonesia Reschedules Auction of Seized Iranian Tanker and Oil Cargo
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office and its Asset Recovery Agency have set a date of January 30 for…
When refugee kids couldn’t enroll, young Indonesians built them classrooms
January 21, 2026 JAKARTA – When I visited Roshan Learning Center in South Jakarta, lunchtime was almost over.…
Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?
Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for…
Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
LONDON (AP) — Just days after a global backlash erupted over Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok generating sexualized…
Type, End Use, Countries and Companies Analysis, 2025-2033
Company Logo Rising demand for flavored tobacco products and growing appeal among young consumers. Despite regulatory challenges, particularly…
Grok is blocked in 2 countries over explicit AI images
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial…
The Fourth Most Populous Country in the World Just Reportedly Blocked Grok
On Saturday, Indonesia, the fourth most populous country on Earth, apparently issued a temporary block of the the…
St. Brigitta Learning Centre empowering young people in Indonesia
The Church-run St. Brigitta Learning Centre is working to empower the young people on Indonesia’s remote Kei Besar…