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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Business News | Singapore to Host the Third Edition of the Starlight International Youth Basketball Open (Siybo 2025)
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
PRNewswire Singapore, July 9: The Starlight International Youth Basketball Open (SIYBO) returns for its highly anticipated third edition this year. Organised by Touchdown Sports Pte Ltd, SIYBO 2025 will take place from August 15 to 17 at Bukit...
Indonesia expands visa-free access to Brazilian, Turkish nationals
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free policy for Brazilian and Turkish nationals, effective on Thursday, as Brazil and Turkey have previously granted visa-free access to Indonesian citizens. Under the policy,...
Indonesia’s DPR Speaker warns against erasing historical facts
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, has urged the Ministry of Culture to ensure that no historical facts are omitted or distorted in the ongoing national history rewriting project. “We must...
Indonesia Boat Capsize: 4 dead, 36 missing
Khaama Press
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July 3, 2025
A boat carrying 65 people capsized off Indonesia’s coast, leaving 4 dead and 36 missing as rescue efforts face rough sea conditions. At least four people have died and 36 others are missing after a boat carrying 65 passengers capsized off the...
Free Will Astrology (July 9-15)
Detroit Metro Times - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the days before lighthouses, some coastal communities used “fire beacons” — elevated structures where people tended open flames to guide sailors. In the coming weeks, Aries, I invite you to be like both the keeper and...
Culture Ministry voices support for creative spaces for kids
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Culture is committed to supporting the establishment of creative expression spaces for the younger generation, Executive Director of the ministry’s Museum and Cultural Heritage Management Agency Esti Nurjadin...
Indonesia to launch free health checks in schools soon
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Health will begin implementing its Free Health Screening program in tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools on July 7, with plans to expand to public schools starting August 1. Health Minister Budi Gunadi...
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....
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,...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to strengthen Hajj, health cooperation
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation to improve health facilities and Hajj services for Indonesian pilgrims. “Both parties expressed...