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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the first Pope from the United States, taking the papal name Leo XIV. Learn more.
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Criminal
INP Police Chief Warns Public About Love Scamming Cybercrime
Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has warned the public to be vigilant about love scamming, a form of cybercrime where perpetrators pose as potential romantic partners to deceive victims. Learn more.
National
Bone Bolango Police Investigate Fatal Explosion Incident at A Dam Project
Bone Bolango Sub-regional Police are investigating an explosion that occurred during the construction of the Bulango Ulu Dam in Gorontalo province, which killed one person. Read more.
National
Military Barrack Education for Troubled Students Can Be Implemented Nationwide: Rights Minister
The education program for troubled students in military barracks, initiated by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, could be applied nationwide if successful. Learn more,
Economy
President Prabowo Establishes Task Force to Accelerate 80,000 Village Cooperatives
President Prabowo Subianto has formed a Task Force to expedite the establishment and operations of 80,000 Red and White village cooperatives across Indonesia to empower local communities. Read more.
Criminal
Inmates Spark Riot During Drug Raid at Muara Beliti Prison: Minister Agus Andrianto
A riot at the Muara Beliti Narcotics Prison in South Sumatra erupted Thursday morning (8/5/2025) after inmates resisted a raid for mobile phones and drugs. Read more,
National
Drug Users Who Seek Rehab Voluntarily Won’t Be Prosecuted: BNN Chief
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has assured the public that drug users who voluntarily report themselves for rehabilitation will not face prosecution. Learn more,
Criminal
INP Raid Two Illegal Cyanide Warehouses in East Java
The Indonesian National Police (INP)’s Directorate of Special Crimes has raided two illegal storage facilities for hazardous chemicals containing cyanide in Surabaya and Pasuruan, East Java.
National
Manpower Minister Urges End to Age Discrimination in Hiring Practices
Minister of Manpower Yassierli has called for inclusive hiring practices and the removal of age-based restrictions in recruitment to ensure equal employment opportunities for all. Read more.
Criminal
Online Gambling Turnover in Indonesia May Reach Rp150 Trillion in 2025: PPATK
The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) estimated the country’s online gambling turnover could reach Rp150.36 trillion (US$9.3 billion) by the end of 2025. Learn more.
Culture
Tourism Ministry Summons Mecimapro Over Chaotic DAY6 Concert in Jakarta
The Ministry of Tourism has summoned promoter Mecimapro following the chaotic South Korean band’s DAY6 concert in Jakarta earlier in May. Learn more.
National
Home Affairs Ministry Explains the Function of Thugs and Disturbing Mass Organization Task Force
Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian revealed the main tasks and functions of the newly formed Integrated Task Force for Handling Thugs and Disturbing Community Mass Organizations.
