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Indonesia arrests foreign nationals in Bali on drugs charges that could carry the death penalty

Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have announced the arrests of several foreign nationals, including an Australian, an Indian, and an American, on suspicion of possessing narcotics, charges that could carry the death penalty

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: An Indonesian woman thrives in male-dominated cattle trading ahead of Eid al-Adha

As Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, approaches, cattle markets across Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, are experiencing peak trading activity.

The Independent UK

A soccer mystery: Why mighty China fails at the world's biggest sport

China will be eliminated from soccer World Cup qualification if it fails to beat Indonesia on Thursday

The Independent UK

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Bali bomb maker starts new chapter ‘brewing peace’ with coffee – but the trauma lingers for his victims

Convicted terrorist Umar Patek confronted by survivor as he launches his own coffee brand Ramu – an attempt, he says, at rebuilding his life post prison

The Guardian - AU

Three Brits accused of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight sachets face the death penalty in Bali

Jonathan Collyer, Lisa Stocker and Phineas Float appear in court for start of trial

Evening Standard

Brits could face death penalty for ‘smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight sachets’

They are alleged to have smuggled over two pounds of drugs into Bali

The Independent UK

Rain stops play - stormy weather forces an early end to the latest Climbing World Cup round, with some unexpected medals as a result

USA's Emma Hunt and Indonesian Kiromal Katibin took gold after heavy wind and rain brought the contest to an abrupt close

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Indian smuggler caught at airport with 52 live venomous snakes and exotic animals

Passenger from Bangkok found carrying Indonesian pit vipers, spider-tailed horned vipers and Asian leaf turtles in luggage

The Independent UK

Indonesia's Indosat and Goto unveil a new 'sovereign AI' that can chat in the country's most-used languages

The two firms' new 70 billion parameter LLM can operate in Bahasa Indonesia, as well as Javanese, Balinese and Bataknese.

Fortune

Tory-linked firm faced UN human rights probe in Indonesia

A COMPANY closely linked to a family whose members have donated to the Conservatives and Better Together has faced scrutiny from the UN over…

The National (Scotland)

US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate Report 2025. The report – which includes broader trade…

The Conversation

Death toll from quarry collapse in Indonesia rises to 14

Officials in Indonesia’s West Java province say at least 14 people are dead after a quarry collapsed the previous day

The Independent UK

A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia

Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.

Al Jazeera

Officials say at least 2 people are dead and 8 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia

A natural stones quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province collapsed on several people who were working inside on Friday, killing at least two people and leaving several workers missing, officials said

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Macron to give key-note speech at major defence summit in Singapore

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Singapore for the final leg of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that took in Vietnam and Indonesia. He will give a key-note speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Asia's premier defence and security forum on Friday evening.

Euronews

Police in Indonesia arrest Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali

The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad.

Euronews

France and Indonesia enhance cultural ties with new partnership agreement during Macron visit

The French president, currently on a week-long diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, arrived in Indonesia with First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday evening, the second stop of his tour after Vietnam.

International Business Times

Macron Decorates Indonesia Leader, Announces Cultural Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple.

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Macron courts Jakarta, offers Indonesia 'third way' in regional power play

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia is part of France’s ongoing efforts to increase its engagement in Southeast Asia and pursue a strategic role as a balancing power in the Indo-Pacific region.

Euronews

Macron meets 'great friend' Subianto in Indonesia to discuss defence and trade

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Indonesia to discuss boosting defence and trade with his counterpart Prabowo Subianto. It marks the second stop on his week-long Southeast Asia tour.

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Is Watching Live Football in Indonesia Better Than Ever? Here’s the Truth

Football has always been a passion for millions in Indonesia. But in recent years, that passion has become more accessible, immersive, and thrilling than ever.

The Independent UK

Indonesian and French leaders meet for defense and trade talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in a visit aimed at boosting defense and trade cooperation, as part of Macron's tour of Southeast Asia focused on strengthening regional ties

The Conversation

What the hidden rhythms of orangutan calls can tell us about language – new research

In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random collection of noises – but my rhythmic analyses reveal a different story.

The Independent UK

British man sentenced in Bali after facing death penalty over MDMA package

Thomas Parker was sentenced after allegedly collecting drugs from a motorcycle taxi driver in Bali

The Independent UK

British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped

A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has sentenced a British man to 10 months in jail for drug offenses after a charge that could carry the death penalty was dropped

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