Cambodia arrests 106 Indonesians for online scams

This undated handout from Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) released on October 23, 2025 shows computer equipment during a raid on a scam centre in Phnom Penh. Photo by HANDOUT / AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESS (AKP) / AFP Phnom Penh: Cambodian authorities had...

Henley Passport Index: India’s passport ranking faces sharp decline, US drops out of global top 10 for first time

In the ever-changing world of global mobility, both India and the United States of America (USA) have seen their passport rankings drop in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which lists the world’s most travel-friendly passports. The index, based on...

Indonesia seeks New Zealand partnership in health human resources

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his eagerness to send more Indonesian students to New Zealand for medical and dental studies to address the country’s shortage of general practitioners and dentists. He made the statement...

Indonesia, Finland explore cooperation in education, urban development

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has explored strategic collaboration with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, covering education, renewable energy, water and waste...

Indonesia wins 28 medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian contingent brought home a total of 28 medals, including four gold, from the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain, held from October 22 to 31. According to the official AYG Bahrain 2025 results monitored here on...

Indonesian, Australian surfers rule WSL Siargao leg

Indonesia’s Bronson Meydi rules the World Surf League (WSL) QS6000 in Siargao. –WSL /Cait Miers Indonesia’s Bronson Meydi and Australia’s Ziggy Aloha Mackenzie ruled the World Surf League (WSL) QS6000 in Siargao after eight days of competition off...

Indonesia sets to advance global health through leadership in DCVMN

Denpasar (ANTARA) - Indonesia is set to play a pivotal role in advancing global health through its leadership in the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) for the 2026-2029 period by promoting equitable access to vaccines. Iin...

First Thing Today | Grains see consolidation, profit taking

Good morning! Grain futures weaker overnight… As of 6:00 a.m. CDT, December corn was down 1 3/4 cents. January soybeans were 1 1/4 cents lower. December HRW and SRW wheat futures markets were down 4 to 5 cents. The grain futures markets late this...

Indonesia Makes History with Camel Racing Debut at Asian Youth Games 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia has made history with its debut in camel racing at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain. Mohammad Al Fathih Abdillah, a young athlete from Indonesia, became the nation's first representative in the sport native...

Indonesian govt continues crackdown on illegal mining in NTB forest

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Environment and Forestry Ministry has launched another crackdown on illegal gold mining in a protected forest area in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), officials said on Friday. The enforcement targeted unlicensed mining...

Indonesia no closer to purchase of Chinese fighter jets: defence minister

[KUALA LUMPUR] Indonesia’s top defence official said the country is no closer to the purchase of Chinese J-10 fighter jets after previously signalling otherwise. “Not finished – we are window shopping,” Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told...

Indonesian Air Force officer tops US Army Military Police course

The achievement highlights the quality and competitiveness of Indonesian Air Force personnel on the global stage,Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian Air Force officer earned international recognition after graduating with top honors from the US Army...

Indonesia fires torpedo from autonomous submarine

Indonesia's KSOT seen here loading a torpedo round ahead of its inaugural firing exercise. (PT PAL) Indonesia's Ministry of Defense (MoD) and state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL announced on 30 October that the country has for the first time fired a...

Indonesia U-17 Holds Panama to a Draw in Final Friendly Match in Dubai

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian U-17 national team concluded a series of three friendly matches in the United Arab Emirates with a draw. On Thursday night, October 30, 2025, at Al Hamriyah Stadium, Nova Arianto's squad played to a 1-1 draw in...

Indonesia and UK Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has formed a new partnership with the United Kingdom to strengthen national cybersecurity. This agreement aims to strengthen the country's digital resilience in the face of increasing complexity and...

Indonesia begins construction of first soda ash plant

Bontang, East Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s state-owned fertilizer company, PT Pupuk Indonesia, has begun construction of the country’s first soda ash (sodium carbonate) factory in Bontang District, East Kalimantan. During the groundbreaking...

Indonesia pushes ethical AI agenda at 2025 APEC Summit

Human-centered AI means that human intervention remains within the loop. This approach is becoming crucial because it prioritizes ethics over mere technological advancement,Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia emphasized the importance of ethical...

Indonesian Govt Reviewing Revenue Sharing Scheme for Online Motorcycle Taxis

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Deputy Minister of Manpower, Afriansyah Noor, stated that the government is still discussing the draft presidential regulation (perpres) that regulates the welfare of online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol). "Regarding...

Indonesian president Prabowo rejects authoritarian label

JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Oct 29 that he did not consider himself an authoritarian leader and that he is open to criticism. Speaking at an event at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta, the President said he...

Indonesia Rights Body Identifies 21 Problematic Articles in Draft Revision of Human Rights Law

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has identified 21 problematic articles in the draft revision of Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights. Putu Elvina, the Deputy Chair of the External Affairs...