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'Nonsense': Medical expert shoots down another RFK conspiracy theory
Raw Story
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July 9, 2025
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a blistering fact-check from a medical expert on Wednesday, relating to a claim he made during an interview last year with Bill Maher that slipped under the radar. A clip of the...
Indonesia steps up defense diplomacy amid rising global tensions
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Agus Subiyanto emphasized that the TNI remains committed to fostering and maintaining partnerships with foreign defense forces to anticipate geopolitical challenges...
Indonesian influencer given 7-year Myanmar prison sentence
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
JAKARTA - An Indonesian influencer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for meeting rebels in junta-ruled Myanmar, a foreign ministry official in Jakarta said on July 2. Myanmar has been consumed by a many-sided civil war since the military...
Indonesia eyes DPRD term extension after constitutional verdict
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Members of local legislatures (DPRD) will have their terms extended following a recent Constitutional Court (MK) ruling that requires a minimum two-year gap between national and regional elections starting in 2029, according to...
Experience Nature & Wildlife with The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place’s Family Retreat
Indonesia Expat
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July 5, 2025
Share Experience Nature & Wildlife with The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place’s Family Retreat Reconnect, relax and explore with The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place’s thoughtfully curated Family Retreat. The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific...
This country purchased maximum weapons in 2025, where is India in this race? Data will shock you
India.com
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July 5, 2025
Home News This country purchased maximum weapons in 2025, where is India in this race? Data will shock you The US, Europe, and India made several major deals in global arms purchases and sales in the year 2025. Know about India's new role and the...
U.S. Investigation Concludes Jeffrey Epstein Had No "Client List"
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) claim to have found no evidence that the sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein kept a "client list" containing the names of the world's influential figures....
Indonesia steps up advocacy for citizen detained on terror charges in Myanmar
The Jakarta Post
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he Foreign Ministry continues to advocate for an Indonesian citizen identified as a social media influencer with the initials AP who was sentenced to seven years in prison in Myanmar on terrorism-related charges, amid mounting pressure from...
'Playing by the platforms': In Korea, winning fashion means winning the internet
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 9, 2025
Online screen captures from 29cm, a domestic fashion e-commerce platform [STYLESHARE] Pastel-colored tank-tops, mesh bustiers with dainty flower prints, puffy halter neck blouses — these effortlessly innocent styles are the staples of Foeto, a...
Indonesian Hospital Director, Family Killed as Israel Targets Medical Workers
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 2, 2025
Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital, was killed along with his family in Gaza. (Photo: via social media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli airstrikes killed Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital, along with...
Indonesia scrutinizes Chromebook procurement as Google manager appears before prosecutors
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 2 (Xinhua) -- A Google Indonesia executive was present at the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in South Jakarta on Wednesday in connection with a corruption investigation into the procurement of Chromebook laptops by the Ministry of...
From chalkboards to chatbots: Education in the age of AI
The Jakarta Post
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hen Indonesian master’s student Munissa Sari moved to California, the United States, to study digital social media at the University of Southern California (USC), she didn’t expect artificial intelligence to be threaded through every part of her...
Indonesia eyes doubling trade with New Zealand by 2029
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss enhancing trade between the two countries. During the bilateral meeting held in Wellington, New Zealand, on...
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Brazil, Turkey starting July 3
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia, through the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas), has implemented a visa-free visit (BVK) policy for foreign nationals holding Brazilian and Turkish passports, effective July 3, 2025. Acting Director...
Applications approach deadline for Xtep’s inaugural global Elite Runner Program
Australian Leisure
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Leading Chinese performance sportswear brand, Xtep, has advised that applications for its inaugural global Elite Runner Program will close on 14th July. The first edition of the program kicks off at Shenyang Marathon in China on 14th September,...
Police hold another case review on Jokowi’s diploma case
The Jakarta Post
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he controversy over the authenticity of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s diploma has entered a new stage as the police launch a special review on the case and question expert witnesses who claimed that the document was fake. On Wednesday,...
Indonesian Students, Diaspora Greet Prabowo Upon Arrival in Jeddah
Tempo.co
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July 2, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday night, July 1, 2025, as part of his state visit. Upon his arrival at his hotel, the head of state was welcomed by Indonesian students from the Indonesian...
'Was there really mass rape?': Indonesian minister doubts riot records
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
Read in Bahasa Indonesia Witnesses to the 1998 riots in Indonesia have spoken out after a prominent minister questioned the accuracy of historical records of the event, including on mass rape. Warning: This story contains details of sexual assault...
MPR seeks united push to prevent violence against children, women
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat has urged all parties to actively participate in efforts to prevent violence against children and women in the country. “The impact of violence against...
10 Best Indonesian Foods for a Truly Authentic Bite
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The best Indonesian foods are easily distinguishable from other countries’ cuisine, with each platter offering flavorful charms. These culinary treasures are prepared with a bold blend of local spices that will stun first-time...