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Pakistan's women thump Kyrgyzstan to conclude Asian Cup qualifiers
The News International
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KARACHI: Pakistan's women's football team concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a spirited 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan at the Sport Center Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Though they ultimately fell short of...
Pakistan extend AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying chances with 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan
Dawn
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan on Saturday achieved a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in their qualifying match for the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup, bringing them one step closer to qualifying for the tournament. The national squad was drawn...
The Indonesian Frontier Town Named for a Jungle Vampire
JSTOR Daily
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July 5, 2025
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Talk about a ghost town. Pontianak, capital city of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, shares its name with a fearsome monster from Malay folklore, known variously as Pontianak or...
Jakarta Gears Up for Inaugural Car Free Night Trial
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Provincial Government is set to trial a Car Free Night this Saturday, July 5, 2025. Preparations have been underway since July 3, including the installation of a giant videotron screen and a main stage at Hotel...
Envision Racing’s Sebastien Buemi gets Nico Mueller’s Jakarta podium after penalty is revoked
The Times of India
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July 5, 2025
Image credit: Sebastien Buemi/Instagram Coming as major good news for Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi, the removal of a time penalty from the last Jakarta race has landed him on the podium. Buemi is now officially promoted to third place,...
Indonesia readies tougher online gambling rules with focus on mitigation and youth protection
Gambling Insider
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New regulation will hold platforms, providers and institutions accountable. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Government to introduce new online gambling regulation with heavier sanctions - Internet service providers and fintech firms to face...
A death-defying ride & a night’s earnings in the Satan’s Barrel
Asian Reporter
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International News RISKY RIDE. Sri Wahyuni, also known as Ayu, performs in the "Wall of Death," locally known as "tong setan" or the Satan’s Barrel, at a fairground in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Wahyuni was the star of the most-awaited...
‘Dry season’ floods nationwide highlight climate crisis
The Jakarta Post
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eadly floods triggered by unseasonable heavy rains have swept across Indonesia during what should be the peak of the dry season, prompting experts to link the extreme weather to climate change, with the meteorology agency warning that intense...
Children of the mangroves: Keeping education, health accessible in Asmat
The Jakarta Post
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entist Djunaidi “Eddy” Watuwetan from the local community health center (Puskesmas) in Agats, Asmat, began his session of teaching dozens of local children on the importance of dental health with reminders to brush twice daily and not to share...
From Leaf to Life: Indonesia’s Herbal Giant Eyes Ethiopia
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
Healing Rooted in the Soil Across Ethiopia’s sweeping highlands and arid lowlands, an ancient tradition continues to flourish: the use of stems, seeds, leaves, roots, and flowers to heal the body and protect the spirit. For generations,...
Brazil Cannot Sue Indonesian Govt Over Juliana Marins' Death, Minister Says
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, spoke up about the death of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who died after falling into a ravine on Mount Rinjani....
EOIs open for 2025 Melbourne International Games Week
Australian Leisure
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With a growing reputation around the world, Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) brings together local and international games industry leaders, developers, publishers, educators, studios and businesses, alongside events for the public. The...
Indonesia: Accelerating National AI Agenda for Inclusive Growth
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia is accelerating efforts to solidify its position in the digital era, with Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid calling for urgent, coordinated action on the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) agenda....
Sabah calls on global partners to back expo
TTR Weekly
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July 7, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has suggested the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) consider involving more global partners in next year’s Community-Based Tourism Conference...
Indonesia’s free school meal scheme under fire after food poisoning, protests and delays
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA, July 4 — When an Indonesian mother dropped off her daughter at school in May, she did not expect her to become violently sick after eating lunch from the government’s new billion-dollar free meal programme. “My daughter had a stomachache,...
25% on Japan and Malaysia, 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI/KUALA LUMPUR - The politely-worded letters arrived in waves, laying out the consequences for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and others for failing to strike a deal in time to ward off the elevated tariffs...
Indonesia eyes 13-year compulsory education with law revision
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Padang (ANTARA) - The Indonesian parliament is revising the National Education System (Sisdiknas) Law to extend compulsory education from 12 to 13 years. This initiative was revealed by Hetifah Sjaifudian, Chair of Commission X at the House of...
Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta
Indonesia Expat
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July 5, 2025
Share Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta A spectacular live tuna-cutting performance, exquisite Japanese cuisine, and global seafood creations await at Anigre Restaurant’s Maguro Matsuri. Elevate your...
Ministry warns of rampant violence against women, children
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Women Empowerment And Child Protection Ministry expressed concern over 13,845 cases of violence towards women and children recorded until June 2025. Some of these cases involved perpetrators who were parents or family members of...
10 Yellow Gemstones to Add Luster to Your Jewelry Collection
Howstuffworks - California
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July 7, 2025
Technically not gemstones, these golden pearls deserve a spot on the list. Cultivated in the warm waters around the Philippines and Indonesia, these pearls have a natural golden tone and rich translucence that scream luxury. They're often set in...