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Why More Women Are Being Suspected of Terrorism
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A terrorism expert from the University of Indonesia, Solahudin, revealed that until December 2022, more than 55 women were suspected to be involved in terrorism cases in Indonesia. This figure has increased more than 5 times...
Evaluation of The Utilization of The iPosyandu Application in Enhancing Midwives’ Competence in Early Pregnancy Detection Services: Mixed Methods Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 8, 2025
Introduction Pregnancy is a criterion for assessing the health status of both the mother and the infant.1 The Ministry of Health advises a minimum of six prenatal examinations: twice during the first trimester, once in the second trimester, and...
China's gaming industry driving digital cultural exchange
CGTN
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China's growing role in the global gaming industry reflects a broader shift toward cultural exchange and mutual understanding. By actively listening to local communities and integrating culturally meaningful content into gameplay, Chinese...
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...
Pakistan end women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign on a high note, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Despite failing to qualify for the main tournament, Pakistan...
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...
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...
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,...
Indonesians having fewer kids due to job, housing crunch: UNFPA
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that Indonesians want large families, but are deciding to have fewer children due to the challenging economic and social climate in the country. More than 77 percent of...
Indonesia’s free meal program stunted by delays, protests, poisonings
The Manila Times
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA — 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 program. “My daughter had a stomachache, diarrhea...
Aunty M Injects Humor into Google’s First YouTube Creator Series for Ads Solutions
Branding in Asia
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July 8, 2025
Google has launched its first YouTube creator series in Southeast Asia, aiming to introduce its advertising solutions to marketers and entrepreneurs. The series features Singaporean YouTube personality Annette Lee in character as Aunty M....
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....
A Friendly Reminder: There Are Good Things Happening in the World Right Now
Relevant Magazine
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July 8, 2025
It’s easy to miss it, but real good is unfolding in the world every single day. Quietly. Persistently. Sometimes globally, sometimes one community at a time. And while our hope isn’t in headlines, it’s worth paying attention to stories that...
Indonesia, France boost film cooperation at Networking Night
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Culture held the French–Indonesia Film Networking Night on Wednesday, bringing together film industry players from both countries to follow up on cooperation opportunities in the film sector with France. “I hope...
Indonesia’s free meal programme faces backlash after food poisonings
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
It was slated to reach as many as 17.5 million children this year to the tune of US$4.3 billion ($7b). But so far it has only served five million students nationwide from January to mid-June, according to the Finance Ministry. The poisoning issues...
Indonesia: Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Bali Island; 4 Dead, Over 30 Missing
News24
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July 3, 2025
Four people have been confirmed dead after a ferry carrying dozens of people and vehicles sank in the Bali Strait, of Indonesia, local media reported on Thursday. Indonesia news agency, Antara, said the Tunu Pratama Jaya roll-on/roll-off vessel...
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Turkish citizens
Yeni Safak
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Indonesia on Thursday began granting visa-free entry to Turkish citizens, according to the state-run Antara News Agency. Jakarta also announced visa-free access for Brazilian citizens. Under the new immigration policy, Turkish and Brazilian...
Indonesia Removes Visa Rules for Brazilian and Turkish Citizens to Push Tourism
The Global Economics
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia granted 30-day visa-free travel to Brazilian and Turkish citizens to encourage investment, trade, and tourism between the two countries. Brazilian and Turkish citizens can now enter Indonesia without a visa, which is a rare privilege in...
7-Day Bali Itinerary: Discover the Island of the Gods' Magic
Tempo.co
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July 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - It’s no secret that Bali is a paradise for just about everything. From stunning beaches and sacred temples to lush jungles and vibrant culture, the Island of the Gods has something for every kind of traveler. And even if you’ve...