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Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16

Indonesia is urging social media companies to report the number of accounts suspended under new regulations restricting access for children under 16

The Independent UK

Trial begins for 4 Indonesian service members charged over acid attack on activist

An Indonesian military court has opened the trial of four service members accused of carrying out an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist

The Independent UK

From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies

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Indonesia train crash death toll rises to 15 as rescuers recover last victims

In addition to the deceased, 88 people were taken to hospitals for treatment

The Independent UK

Full moon helps paint vibrant, muddy 'brushstrokes' in Indonesian river — Earth from space

A 2024 satellite snap shows suspended sediments streaking across the mouth of the Rokan River, thanks in part to a particularly high tide caused by a full "Strawberry Moon."

LiveScience

Rescuers recover victims from an Indonesia train crash, in photos

Rescuers recovered the last victims from a train crash in Bekasi, outside Indonesia's capital Tuesday. The crash occurred Monday when a long-distance train crashed into the rear car of a stopped commuter train at the station outside Jakarta.

The Independent UK

Rescuers trying to reach 3 people trapped in damaged train car after crash in Indonesia

Rescuers are working to reach three people trapped in a damaged commuter train car after a crash in Indonesia that killed at least seven people

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From Akulaku to Skyro: Why Fintech Lenders Are More Popular Than Banks in Southeast Asia

Mobile-first lending, loose regulation, and alternative credit scoring are fueling fintech dominance across a largely unbanked region.

International Business Times

At least 14 dead and dozens injured after crash between two passenger trains in Indonesia

Long-distance train crashes into ‘women only’ car of stationary commuter train

The Independent UK

Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia.

The Conversation

Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month, UNIFIL says

His death brings the number of peacekeepers killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah on 2 March to six.

Euronews

Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital

Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways

The Independent UK

Extra diesel shipments prioritised for regional areas

Two additional cargo ships of diesel will come into Australia, bringing in 100 million litres of supply after deals struck with two major fuel companies.

AAP

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.

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The Times of India

From Chile to Indonesia: Your donated clothes may end up thousands of miles away in deserts and on shorelines

Donating clothes seems eco-friendly, but vast amounts of low-quality fast fashion end up as waste in places like Chile's deserts and Indonesia's shorelines. While second-hand markets offer benefits, the sheer volume overwhelms reuse and recycling systems. True solutions lie in reducing production and extending garment life, not just donation bins.

The Independent UK

Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia

Former Google executives have denied the company's involvement in a corruption case tied to Indonesia’s Education Ministry

International Business Times UK

'Silence Means Consent': 16 Law Students Suspended Over Lewd Messages About Female Peers in Indonesia

The University of Indonesia suspended 16 law students after group chat with sexually explicit messages surfaced, sparking public outrage and highlighting systemic issues of campus sexual violence.

The Economic Times

Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near Singapore

Singapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a global focus.

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The Independent UK

Eight dead as helicopter crashes minutes after take-off on Borneo island

The helicopter was flying between palm oil plantations

The Guardian - AU

PM to join summit on reopening strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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The Times of India

10 richest families in Asia who turned simple businesses into billion-dollar companies

The wealthiest families in Asia keep on consolidating their power in 2026 by accumulating more money in the traditional fields and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. As per the latest ranking by Bloomberg, most of the family empires that have been around for some time…

AAP

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australian farmers will receive an additional 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Indonesia, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to squeeze supplies.

The Conversation

Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers

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

The Independent UK

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

Indonesia is reviewing a U.S. proposal for overflight access to its airspace

Radio France Internationale

Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partnership with the United States and discussing energy ties with Russia. Jakarta made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting between the two countries’ presidents in Paris.

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