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Indonesia plans to rewrite its national history: A return to an incomplete narrative?

Indonesia’s plan to rewrite its official national history was initially met with positive responses, particularly for its goal of better serving the younger generation. But the project to reshape the country’s mainstream historical narrative soon ignited widespread controversy for overlooking underrepresented groups and reinforcing authoritarian tendencies.

The Conversation

Rewriting The Past: Indonesia's New History Books Spook Scholars

The Indonesian government's plans to issue new history books have sparked fears that mention of deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country will be scrubbed from the text.

International Business Times

In Indonesia, A Start-up Captures Coolants To Stop Global Warming

In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change.

International Business Times

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Is China Dodging US Tariffs? Direct Exports To America Plunge 43% As Vietnam And Indonesia See Big Spurts: Report

China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence.

Benzinga

Lava and ash spews 4km into the air as Indonesia volcano erupts again

Schools are closed and flights cancelled amid choking smoke and dust

The Independent UK

Indonesian climbers do the double as underdogs thrive in a thrilling speed climbing round of the 2025 Climbing World Cup

There was plenty of excitement and some expert climbing on display at the latest World Cup speed climbing event in Krakow, Poland

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Tourist survived initial fall at Indonesian volcano, autopsy reveals

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Autopsy reveals cause of death for Brazilian tourist who fell into volcano

Juliana Marins fell down a cliffside while hiking Indonesia’s Gunung Rinjani

The Independent UK

Nickel Downturn Prompts South32 Divestment, Veteran Investor Eyes Contrarian Opportunity

Australian miner South32 (NYSE:SOUHY) has agreed to sell its Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine in northern Colombia to an industrial conglomerate, CoreX Holding, in a deal valued at up to $100 million.

Benzinga

Is it safe to travel to Bali and the rest of Indonesia after the volcanic eruption?

Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled or delayed for over 12 hours after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted

The Independent UK

Bali flights cancelled after Indonesian volcano eruption causes massive plume

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Bali flights cancelled as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts with huge 18km ash plume

Volcano’s alert status remains at its highest after a string of deadly eruptions in recent months.

The Independent UK

French intel claims China launched disinformation campaign against Rafale jets

French intelligence and military officials say China orchestrated a covert campaign to damage the reputation of the Rafale fighter jet – France’s flagship military export – following its combat deployment in India-Pakistan clashes in May.

Radio France Internationale

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending ash cloud 11 miles in the air

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted, sending volcanic materials 18 kilometers into the sky

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Brazilian hiker buried after fatal fall from Indonesian volcano

A Brazilian hiker has been buried in Rio de Janeiro after falling from Mount Rinjani in Indonesia

The Independent UK

Indonesian rescuers intensify search for 30 people missing after ferry sinks near Bali

Indonesian authorities intensified a search operation for 30 people missing after a ferry sank near the tourist island of Bali

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali; Creative Australia chair apologises to Sabsabi; and rise of robot narrators

At least four people have died after a ferry travelling from Java sank, Indonesia police say

The Guardian - UK

Rescuers racing to find survivors after ferry bound for Bali carrying 65 people sinks

Thirty-five people have been rescued after ferry travelling from Java sank, killing six, rescue agency says

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International Business Times

Indonesia Free Meal Plan Stunted By Delays, Protests, Poisonings

When an Indonesian mother dropped off her daughter at school in May, she did not expect her to become violently sick after eating lunch from the government's new billion-dollar free meal programme.

International Business Times

4 Dead, 38 Missing After Ferry Sinks On Way To Indonesia's Bali

At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank on its way to the resort island of Bali, according to local authorities who said 23 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.

The Independent UK

Rescuers search in rough seas for 43 missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia

Rescuers are searching for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali

Al Jazeera

Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight?

Navy Captain Shiv Kumar’s comments suggesting the government stopped the military from hitting back spark furore.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Brazilian Juliana Marins, Influencer Who Died on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani

Brazilian dancer Juliana Marins, 26, was found dead inside Indonesia's Mount Rinjani after plunging 1,000ft. Her body was recovered four days after the fall amid difficult weather and terrain.

Euronews

Prix Versailles reveals the world’s most beautiful restaurants of 2025

From clifftop escapes in Indonesia to sleek Michelin-starred spots in Dubai, these restaurants are as visually breathtaking as the food they serve.

The Independent UK

Brazilian tourist found dead in Indonesia volcano could have been saved, says family

Family accuse rescue officials of ‘great negligence’ in efforts to reach Juliana Marins, whose body was recovered after four days

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