Baby Elephant “Laila” Dies Mysteriously in Riau Conservation Center
A young female Sumatran elephant named Laila died suddenly at a conservation center in Riau, prompting a necropsy to determine the cause. Read the full investigation now.
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President Prabowo and UK’s PM Starmer Prepare Strategic Pact, 10,000 Scholarships Promised
Indonesia and the UK are preparing to launch a strategic partnership covering maritime security, investment, university expansion, and 10,000 student scholarships. Read the full story now.
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No More BPKB Needed: Traffic Corps Eases Annual Vehicle Registration
Indonesia removes the BPKB requirement for annual STNK validation, simplifying vehicle administration and promoting the SIGNAL app. Read the full update.
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Mount Semeru Spews 1,000-Meter Plume as Residents Panic Over Secondary Eruption
Mount Semeru releases a 1,000-meter plume as residents panic over a secondary eruption in Lumajang. Authorities close main roads and enforce high-risk evacuation zones. Read the full report.
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Indonesia to Grant Visa-Free Entry for South Africans
Indonesia announces visa-free access for South Africans to strengthen investment cooperation and expand trade relations between both countries. Read the full report.
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Mount Merapi Spews Deadly Pyroclastic Flow for 2 KM, Residents on Alert
Mount Merapi unleashed a 2-km pyroclastic flow while remaining at Alert Level III, prompting warnings for residents on the slopes. Read the full update.
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Small Plane Crashes in Karawang Rice Field After Suspected Engine Failure
A GA28 aircraft operated by PT Wise Air crash-landed in a Karawang rice field after a suspected engine failure. All five crew survived. Read the full investigation update.
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Mystery in Canggu: Chinese Tourist Dies After Mass Diarrhea Outbreak at Bali Hostel
A Chinese tourist died and six others were hospitalized with severe diarrhea at a Canggu hostel, as Bali police rule out poisoning and suspect severe dehydration. Read the full case.
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Physical Vehicle Ownership Book Valid Despite Digital Rollout: Traffic Corps
Traffic Corps confirms that physical BPKB remains legally valid despite the rollout of digital e-BPKB, ensuring both formats are recognized. Read the full clarification.
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INP Chief Calls 10,000-Vest Security Pact a “Cultural Shield” for Yogyakarta
Indonesian Police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo strengthens cultural-based security cooperation with Jaga Warga, handing over 10,000 vests to boost community policing in Yogyakarta. Read the full story.
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YouTube Launches Time Limit Feature for Teen Shorts Viewers
YouTube launches a new Shorts time limit feature to protect teenagers and strengthens its recommendation safeguards. Read the full update.
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Deepfake Violence Against Women Soars: UNDP Warns of “Alarming AI Misuse”
UNDP warns of a massive surge in AI-driven deepfake violence targeting women in Indonesia and globally, urging stronger digital literacy and law enforcement action. Read more.
