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INDONESIA-WEST KALIMANTAN-HELICOPTER-CRASH

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:36 GMT

(260416) -- WEST KALIMANTAN, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) shows rescuers preparing for search and rescue operations in Sekadau regency in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. Rescuers said Thursday that eight people on board a missing helicopter were confirmed dead. Debris from the helicopter was found in Indonesia's West Kali

Suvendu Adhikari reacts to his outburst after TMC workers disrupt rally

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:01:08 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 16 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, explained his reaction after he lost his temper when TMC workers allegedly disrupted a BJP roadshow in the Bali constituency of Howrah on April 15.

While addressing the press, Adhikari asked, 'Why should Abhishek Banerjee not go to my constituency? It is in Bengal; it is in India. The more he campaig

Bangladesh seeks USD 2 billion from development partners to meet energy demand

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:31:50 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 16 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought a USD 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the country's immediate energy needs and safeguard its economic stability, state-run BSS news agency reported.

'The situation before us demands urgency, solidarity, and decisive action. Immediate support for the most vulnerable countries must be at the top of our collectiv

Union Health Ministry hosts first BRICS health working group meeting 2026 in New Delhi

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:58:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday chaired the First Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 in New Delhi.

The meeting brought together senior health officials, technical experts, and delegates from BRICS member countries--Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari loses cool after TMC workers disrupt roadshow in Howrah

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:51 GMT

Howrah, West Bengal [India], April 16 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday lost his cool after TMC workers interrupted the road show in the Bali assembly constituency of Howrah district, organised in support of BJP candidate Sanjay Singh.

Adhikari, the BJP candidate for both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies, could be seen lashing out at TMC workers as t

India U17 men's team to play friendlies against United Arab Emirates in Thailand

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): The Indian U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21, in Samut Prakan, Thailand.

The friendlies, part of India and the UAE's preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, will be played behind closed doors, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Both matches will kick off at 16:30 IST at th

Guardian of seas: Indian Navy executes high-stakes Medevac for oil rig worker

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:30 GMT

Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 15 (ANI): Against the backdrop of a volatile maritime corridor, the Indian Navy reaffirmed its role as the region's primary first responder on Wednesday.

In a precision operation at first light, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) from INS Garuda successfully evacuated a 42-year-old worker suffering from critical cardiac complications on an offshore rig.

The mission, conducted

Indonesian medical team joins UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:27:04 GMT

AL ARISH, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish has received a new batch of the Indonesian medical team as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, reinforcing the UAE's ongoing medical and humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians arriving from the Gaza Strip.

Working alongside the UAE medical and administrative staff, the Indonesian medical team has begun its duties, contributing to e

Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:03 GMT

Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from Moscow amid global supply shocks

BRICS member Indonesia has agreed to purchase crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, citing energy security concerns amid growing global supply disruptions, the Energy Ministry in Jakarta has said.

Indonesia's crude purchases from Russia have historically been limited an

US, Indonesia announce major Defence Cooperation partnership

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:12 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 14 (ANI): Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday (local time) welcomed Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to the Pentagon, where the two sides announced the launch of a major Defence Cooperation partnership aimed at strengthening bilateral military ties, according to an article published by the US Department of War on its official X handle.

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-BADMINTON-ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026-MEN'S DOUBLES-AWARDING CEREMONY(CN)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:15:31 GMT

(260412) -- NINGBO, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Third-placed He Jiting (R)/Ren Xiangyu of China pose during the men's doubles awarding ceremony at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Srishti Kiran, Puneeth Manohar and Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar powered India's runners-up finish at ITF Asia U-14 Championships

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:01:09 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 12 (ANI): India secured an impressive runner-up finish at the ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championships Finals held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29th March to 10th April 2026, with Puneeth Manohar and Srishti Kiran earning qualification for the prestigious 2026 Wimbledon U-14 Championships based on their impressive campaigns.

According to a release, the event featured participation fro

Critically endangered Borneo orangutan born at Madrid zoo

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:20 GMT

A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born atMadrid's zoo, described by keepers as strong and developing normally.

After an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy, mother Surya gave birth to a male weighing about 1.5 kilos on April 2, the Madrid Zoo Aquarium said in a statement.

The zoo released a video showing Surya cradling the newborn, which will be named through a public vote from a list of option

Indonesia's New Military Partnership With The US Might Upset Some BRICS Supporters

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:26 GMT

So many were duped by Alt-Media charlatans over the years into thinking that this economic-financial group is also a security bloc when it never was, still isn't, nor ever will be one.

Indonesia and the US announ

Indonesia welcomes China-Pakistan efforts for dialogue, diplomacy

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:02:56 GMT

File photo of Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono. /VCG

Initiatives by partners in the region, including China and Pakistan, constitute practical steps towards permanent cessation of hostilities, peace talks, protection of civilians and normalized economic relations, said Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in a written statement to Xinhua.

Since the very beginning, Indonesia has called on t

8 dead in Indonesia helicopter crash, says rescuers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:15:20 GMT

JAKARTA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers said Thursday that eight people on board a missing helicopter were confirmed dead. Debris from the helicopter was found in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province earlier that day.

Missing helicopter crashed in Indonesia

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:36 GMT

JAKARTA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Debris from a helicopter carrying eight people, which lost contact on Thursday over Sekadau, Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, has been found, Basarnas Chief Mohammad Syafii said in a statement.

Search and rescue teams are still in operation.

Indonesia Navy to deploy drones, autonomous submarines to curb fuel use

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:14 GMT

JAKARTA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian Navy plans to reduce fuel consumption by deploying drones and autonomous submarines in maritime patrol operations, Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said on Thursday.

Ali noted that electrically powered equipment will be fully utilized, while the Navy will gradually transition its warships to B50 biofuel, a 50-50 blend of diesel and palm oil, with necessary eng

Helicopter loses contact in Indonesia's West Kalimantan

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:45:08 GMT

JAKARTA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter lost contact on Thursday in Sekadau Regency of Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, according to local media reports.

The aircraft, carrying two crew members and six passengers, was flying from Melawi to Kubu Raya when it reportedly lost contact near Tapang Tingang Village at 08:39 a.m. local time.

Search and rescue teams from Sintang and Pontianak have been dep

Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:17:09 GMT

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The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers.

The deal between Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and PT Pupuk Indonesia was facilitated by the governments of the two countries.

It will provide about 20% of the remaining fertiliser needed for the current s

Jerat algoritma: AI perburuk beban ganda ojol dan kurir perempuan di Indonesia

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:47:19 GMT

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Sistem AI mengeksploitasi tenaga kerja informal melalui ekstraksi data dan pengalihan risiko kepada mereka.

Algoritma merugikan perempuan karena mengabaikan realitas beban domestik, isu keamanan, dan kebutuhan biologis.

Pekerja perempuan melawan kakunya disiplin algoritma dengan solidaritas dan resistansi kolekt

IGRS: Inkompetensi atau gagap sistem rating?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:22 GMT

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Dunia gamers Indonesia tengah diributkan dengan adanya Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS), sebuah sistem yang mengatur rating game di platform Steam. IGRS sendiri adalah sistem rating game buatan Komdigi yang diskursusnya sudah dimulai sejak 2016 tapi baru berlaku belum lama ini.

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Chinese car sales gain momentum in Indonesia in Q1

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:21 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Sales of Chinese-made vehicles in Indonesia continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the rising competitiveness of Chinese brands in the country's automotive market, local media reported Wednesday.

Data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) showed that total wholesale vehicle sales reached about 210,000 units in the January-March period,

Indonesia's Bali launches immigration task force to enhance security

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:16 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has launched a special patrol in Bali to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals and enhance security in one of the country's top tourism destinations, authorities said on Wednesday.

"The establishment of this immigration patrol task force is a concrete step to safeguard stability and security in Bali as one of Indonesia's leading tou

Indonesia's external debt rises amid capital inflows

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:19 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's external debt rose slightly to 437.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of February 2026, compared to the previous month, driven by continued foreign capital inflows into domestic monetary instruments, including Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities, the country's central bank said Wednesday.

Anton Pitono, director of the communication department at Bank Indonesia, said the incr

Indonesia's Mount Dempo erupts, ash column rises 3.5 km

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:15:04 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Mount Dempo in South Sumatra Island of Indonesia erupted on Wednesday, sending a volcanic ash column up to 3,500 meters above the near 3,200 meters peak, the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported.

Lana Saria, acting head of PVMBG, said the eruption was recorded on seismographs at 11:45 a.m. local time, with a maximum amplitude of 30 mm a

Southeast Asia cruise industry generates 10 bln USD output, 4.5 bln USD GDP in 2024: report

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:11 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Southeast Asia's cruise industry generated an estimated 10 billion U.S. dollars in economic output and contributed 4.5 billion dollars to gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, underscoring its growing role in the regional economy, according to a joint report by Tourism Economics and Cruise Lines International Association revealed on Tuesday.

According to the report, Southeast Asia

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway handles over 15 mln passenger trips

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:45:08 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, known as Whoosh, has handled over 15 million passenger trips as of Tuesday, marking steady growth in operational capacity and service quality, according to operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).

The China-Indonesia jointly built railway has recorded a peak daily passenger ridership of 26,770, with the highest occupancy rate r

Indonesia rolls out front-of-pack nutrition labels to curb major disease risks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:16 GMT

JAKARTA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Health has introduced a front-of-pack nutrition labeling policy aimed at helping consumers identify levels of sugar, salt and fat in processed foods and beverages, as part of efforts to reduce the prevalence of major non-communicable diseases

Announced at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday, the policy requires labels to be displayed prominently on the f

Middle powers urged to strengthen cooperation amid shifting global order: experts

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:15:17 GMT

JAKARTA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Experts and officials from several countries here on Tuesday urged middle powers to bolster cooperation and multilateralism in response to the shifting international landscape, during a forum held by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI).

The Middle Powers Conference provided a platform for participants to discuss strategies for middle powers to navigate a rapidly evolvin

TikTok reiterates commitment to teen safety in Indonesia as new regulations take effect

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:45:12 GMT

JAKARTA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- TikTok said Friday that it will continue its self-assessment process in close collaboration with the Indonesian government regarding the directive to restrict access for users under the age of 16 and comply with age guidelines as required based on the result.

"We deeply respect the guidance from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), which establishes that digi

Partnership with China expands HPV vaccine access for Indonesian women

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:45:15 GMT

Indonesia-China cooperation on HPV vaccine development has deepened through the sharing of technology and know-how, said Taruna Ikrar, head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM). #GLOBALink

Southeast Asia ecommerce gross merchandise value rises 22.8 pct in 2025: Momentum Works

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:15:06 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Southeast Asia's ecommerce sector sustained strong momentum in 2025, with platform gross merchandise value (GMV) rising 22.8 percent year on year to 157.6 billion U.S dollars, Singapore's consultancy Momentum Works said Tuesday.

In its fourth "Ecommerce in Southeast Asia" report, the firm said growth was driven by leading platforms returning to expansion while continuing to enhanc

Jejak pengetahuan astronomi Nusantara sejak lebih dari 1000 tahun lalu: Dari candi hingga prasasti kuno

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:31:48 GMT

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Astronomi Indonesia telah berkembang sejak abad ke-7 dan ke-8 Masehi, jauh sebelum Observatorium Bosscha berdiri pada 1920.

Pendekatan astro-arkeologi mengungkap bahwa orientasi candi erat kaitannya dengan posisi benda langit dan matahari.

Analisis terhadap 80 prasasti membuktikan keahlian 'wariga' (ahli astrono

Putin holds talks with Indonesian president in Moscow on trade, geopolitics

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:45:51 GMT

MOSCOW, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Moscow on bilateral trade and the current geopolitical situation, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Putin noted that Russia-Indonesia trade turnover grew by 12.5 percent in 2025, expressing confidence that Russia and Indonesia will be able to find solutions to maintain stable trade dyna

Indonesia can weather Mideast oil shock until year-end: minister

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:16:26 GMT

JAKARTA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia can withstand the economic impact of Mideast conflict-driven oil price surges for up to 10 months without cutting fuel subsidies, the country's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Monday.

Airlangga told foreign media here that subsidies for diesel and other fuels would continue through the end of 2026, with the government having sufficient fu

Asia-Pacific Community: Shot of hope: China partnership expands HPV vaccine access for Indonesian women

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:15:08 GMT

by Cao Kai, Zhang Yisheng and Nurul Fitri Ramadhani

JAKARTA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- As an Indonesian mother with a daughter, Ita has always firmly believed that every young woman deserves the opportunity to receive the HPV vaccine -- and the earlier, the better.

"The HPV vaccine is very important for women in Indonesia because it can protect us from cervical cancer," said Ita.

Yet for many families,

Interview: Indonesia's drug regulator chief highlights cooperation with China in HPV vaccine access

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:45:10 GMT

by Nurul Fitri Ramadhani and Zhang Yisheng

JAKARTA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is deepening its cooperation with China to broaden access to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and fast-track domestic vaccine development, Taruna Ikrar, head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), has said.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Ikrar emphasized that HPV vaccination is one of the national priorities,

Algorithms don't care: how AI worsens the double burden for Indonesia's female gig workers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:44:52 GMT

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Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia's gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.

In my recent research on female gig workers i

UNIFIL accuses Israeli forces of ramming UN vehicles, destroying monitoring equipment

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:15:28 GMT

BEIRUT, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Sunday that Israeli forces rammed UNIFIL vehicles and damaged monitoring equipment in southern Lebanon, calling the incidents a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

UNIFIL said in a statement that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on two occasions rammed UN vehicles with a Merkava tank, causing significant d

Mori completes golden double at World Climbing Asia Championship

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:15:16 GMT

CHENGDU, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Ai Mori won the women's lead title at the 2026 World Climbing Asia Championship in Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Sunday, securing a golden double after her boulder victory on Friday.

Mori, who qualified for the final in first place, was the only climber to complete the route in the final. The 2023 world champion said that claiming two gold medals would be "

China's Wuhan launches direct passenger route to Jakarta

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:48:01 GMT

WUHAN, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A new direct air route linking central China with Southeast Asia was launched on Sunday, with the inaugural flight departing from Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, to Jakarta. The route marks the first direct connection between the two cities.

Flight MF8683, carrying more than 150 passengers, took off from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport at 4:40 p.m. and headed to Soekarno-Hatta In

Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:26:57 GMT

PresidentPrabowo Subiantowas hosted by French PresidentEmmanuel Macronat the Elysee Palace on Tuesday, where both leaders discussed strengthening strategic cooperation, the Indonesian government said.

This includes the procurement of defence equipment and the strengthening of the defence industry, the statement said, adding thatFranceis a strategic partner forIndonesiainEurope.

The two sides also agreed to

Demand for Strip rooms increasing, analyst says - Inside Gaming Columns

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:48:15 GMT

Demand for Strip rooms increasing, analyst says - Inside Gaming Columns