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Puppet Ban In Indonesian Capital Threatens Buskers

In the sweltering streets of Jakarta, buskers carry towering, hollow puppets and pass around a bucket for donations.

International Business Times

Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs

Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.

Al Jazeera

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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Jakarta E-Prix podium reinstated for Sebastien Buemi after penalty overturn

Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA.

Motorsport

Jakarta E-Prix podium reinstated for Buemi after penalty overturn

Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA.

Autosport

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran

More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions.

Euronews

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

Brazil's government says that a young Brazilian hiker who had plunged hundreds of meters from the ridge of a towering Indonesian volcano and was trapped there for almost four days has been found dead

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How Ticktum silenced the critics to claim maiden Formula E victory

Dan Ticktum is quite the controversial figure in motorsport. Known for his sweary radio outbursts, saying exactly what he thinks and his two-year racing ban a decade ago, the 26-year-old is also fast. Very fast. And on Saturday, in the sweltering Jakarta heat, he claimed his maiden Formula E victory…

Autosport

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.

International Business Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Euronews

Indonesia, China Agree To Bolster Ties Ahead Of ASEAN Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.

International Business Times

Foo Fighters‘ tour rider for Jakarta includes special permission to swear, smoke and drink on stage

Foo Fighters‘ tour rider for Jakarta allows them permission to swear, smoke and drink on stage but they won’t touch on “sensitive topics”.

BANG Premier

There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual

Making Jakarta their first overseas visit has become a set piece for newly elected Australian prime ministers dating back to John Howard in 1996.

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This Artist Delivers Humorous Comics With Dark Twists (33 Pics)

Alvin Juano, a talented comic artist from Jakarta, Indonesia, is the creator behind "The Square Comics," a popular series known for its dark humor and unexpected twists.

The Independent UK

Australian leader visits Indonesia seeking deeper economic and defense ties

Australia’s newly reelected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

AAP

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

The Guardian - AU

PM says Australia has ‘no more important relationship’ than with Indonesia – as it happened

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Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit

Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.

The Conversation

Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US

For much of April and into May, a team of negotiators from Indonesia have been in Washington to discuss trading relations between the world’s largest economy and another forecast to be in the Top 5 within a generation.

International Business Times

Indonesia's Silvermen Beg To Make Ends Meet

On a rainy day in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver", or silvermen, brave the elements at an intersection near a mall to ask drivers for change.

Al Jazeera

Manoj Punjabi produced Indonesia’s top film. Now he wants to shake up TV

CEO of MD Entertainment wants to elevate the quality of free-to-air services after purchase of loss-making NET.TV.

The Independent UK

China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions

Indonesia and China say they have committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Putin’s play for an Indonesian airbase was always likely to fail – but Russia has wider ambitions

Russia remains a key arms supplier in South-east Asia, and Trump’s unstable leadership is providing more opportunities to make inroads

The Independent UK

Australia investigating after report claims Russia seeking access to Indonesian military base

Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’

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