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Why are UK supermarkets rationing cooking oil?

Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose have limited sales after concerns over shortages caused by Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Extinct tribe of 4ft 'hobbits' may still be roaming jungles today, expert claims

A British anthropologist believes that hobbits could still be in Indonesia after the bones of 13 hobbit like creatures were found in the country back in 2003 they sparked belief that another 'homo' may exist

Daily Mirror

Indonesia president's rating slumps amid soaring cooking oil prices

Indonesia President Joko Widodo's approval rating fell in April by nearly 12 percentage points from February's 71.7%, an independent pollster said on Tuesday, as rising costs and soaring cooking oil prices dented his popularity.

Reuters

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US, allies lobby to get Ukraine to G-20 summit alongside Putin

The U.S. is among nations pressing Indonesia to include Ukraine as a guest at the Group of 20 summit in November, frustrated at Jakarta’s refusal to withdraw an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tribune News Service

Russia's war heats up cooking oil prices in global squeeze

Cooking oil prices have been rising worldwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and Russia's war in Ukraine has sent those costs spiraling

The Independent UK

Three endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in traps in Indonesia

Investigation underway to find cause of death of two female and one male tiger in East Aceh, caught in traps often used to catch wild boar

The Guardian - AU

‘Systemic failures at every step’: the Indonesian children Australia sent to adult jails for years

Six children jailed as adults for acting as crew on people-smuggling boats have had their convictions quashed. But Australian authorities had been told before they were jailed of doubts about the wrist X-ray technique used to prove they were over 18

The Guardian - AU

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Indonesia’s palm oil export ban sparks concern over global food prices

Expert says every country will suffer as world’s biggest palm oil producer bans exports of commodity used in food, cosmetics and cleaning products

The Guardian - AU

‘Hurting the vulnerable’: Indonesia’s palm oil ban ignites prices

Ban on palm oil exports adds to global food security fears amid poor harvests and the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

10 best hotels in Bali for wellness breaks to rural escapes

From wellness to luxury, sustainability stays to beachside villas, the Island of the Gods has a hotel for every traveller

The Independent UK

Indonesia pushed to ask Ukraine to G-20 summit alongside Putin

The US is among nations pressing Indonesia to include Ukraine as a guest at the Group of 20 summit in November, frustrated at Jakarta’s refusal to withdraw an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia to allow key palm oil exports, sparking price swings

Palm oil slumped on prospects that top producer Indonesia’s surprise ban of cooking oil exports will not be strict as feared.

Bangkok Post

3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers killed in Indonesia

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead in western Indonesia on Sunday after being ensnared by traps, police said, dealing another blow to the species' rapidly declining population.

Bangkok Post

Palm oil soars on Indonesia ban in risk to global food inflation

Palm oil rallied after top producer Indonesia said it will ban all exports of cooking oil, a surprise move that threatens to worsen global food inflation and aggravate volatility in crop markets still reeling from the war.

Bangkok Post

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Asharq Al-Awsat

3 Critically Endangered Sumatran Tigers Lost to Animal Traps

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead after being caught in traps on Indonesia’s Sumatra island in the latest setback for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dwindled to about 400, authorities said Monday. A female and a male tiger were found dead Sunday with leg injuries…

The Independent UK

Critically endangered Sumatran tigers lose 3 to animal traps

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Bangkok Post

Asean-US balancing act

The commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia since the end of the Vietnam War has been subject to a series of ebbs, flows and imbalances. History shows that it tends to wane whenever Washington is distracted by other global developments.

Tribune News Service

Cooking-oil chaos exacerbates a looming world hunger crisis

The world's supply of cooking oil — already squeezed by war — is getting smaller.

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Bangkok Post

Indonesian farmers support palm oil export ban

JAKARTA: Indonesia's Oil Palm Farmers Union said on Sunday it supported the government's ban on palm oil exports, calling it a temporary measure that was needed to ensure supply and affordability of cooking oil in the domestic market.

Reuters

Indonesia's Indrawati says palm oil export ban will hurt other countries, but necessary

Indonesia's new palm oil export ban will hurt other countries but is necessary to try to bring down the soaring domestic price of cooking oil driven up by Russia's war in Ukraine, Indonesia's finance minister told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Indonesian prosecutors may name more suspects in palm oil probe

Indonesian state prosecutors are examining transcripts of conversations between people accused of unlawfully obtaining palm oil export permits and more suspects could be named if there is further evidence of breaches, an official said.

The News Lens

Not Just Marine Life, the Coral Triangle Sustains an Indonesian Community

The Coral Triangle in Indonesia sustains the livelihood of more than 130 million people.

Bangkok Post

East Timor expected to join Asean in 2023: president-elect Ramos-Horta

DILI: East Timor's president-elect Jose Ramos-Horta said on Thursday he expects his country to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2023 when Indonesia chairs the 10-member bloc.

Al Jazeera

‘Not G19’: Why Indonesia won’t bar Russia from the G20

After a walkout over the Russia-Ukraine war, Indonesia is working out its strategy for the group’s November summit.

The Independent UK

Hundreds in Jakarta protest talk of 2024 election delay

Hundreds of protesters, mostly students, have taken to the streets in Indonesia’s capital, voicing concern over rumors that the government is considering postponing the 2024 presidential election to allow President Joko Widodo to remain in office beyond the two-term legal limit, calling it a threat to the country’s democracy

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