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Indonesians wrongly deemed adult people smugglers by Australian police finally cleared to appeal convictions

Errors led to boys aged as young as 13 going to adult maximum-security jails in WA. Now the attorney general has intervened in two cases

The Guardian - AU

Female genital cutting: why Southeast Asia should follow Africa’s lead in challenging religious and cultural justifications

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a threat to the rights of women in Southeast Asia, often religiously and culturally justified. Yet, despite lasting physical and psychological impacts, governments have not mounted a coordinated regional effort to address it.

The Conversation

Indonesia’s leader is going after critics with a vengeance. This could complicate relations with Australia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto waited decades for his chance to lead the country. The controversial former general finally won the office on his third attempt in a 2024 landslide election.

The Conversation

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Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.

AAP

Indonesia's Danantara bets a new $6B SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition

Yet some experts worry the new state textile giant could end up being a "dominant rival" to smaller players in the industry.

Fortune

Indonesia allows Grok back online as Elon Musk vows for service improvements and compliance

Indonesia has let Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok back online after a deepfake scandal involving women and minors, but under strict supervision that officials say could quickly turn into another ban.

Euronews

Why Elon Musk Says the World’s Economic Power Is Quietly Moving to India

When Elon Musk wrote four simple words, “The balance of power is changing,” he reflected a deep and measurable global transition. According to IMF projections for 2026, India is set to contribute a larger share to global economic growth than the United States. This shift is not sudden or symbolic.…

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Indonesia lifts ban on Grok but AI tool to remain ‘under strict supervision’

Ban was imposed over concerns that the AI tool was being used to generate sexualised imagery

The Independent UK

Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok back online under tight supervision

Indonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to resume operations on a conditional basis and under strict supervision, after banning it for explicit sexual content

The Independent UK

Are Phones Replacing Playgrounds? Goa’s Bold Plan Has India Talking

Social media has become a daily habit for many children, often before they fully understand its emotional and mental impact. In response to growing concerns, Goa is considering a bold step that could reshape how young minds interact online. The state is exploring a possible ban on social media use…

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Sex outside marriage, consuming alcohol: Indonesian couple caned 140 times for breaking Sharia law

In a stark display of Aceh's strict Sharia law, a couple endured 140 public canings each for extramarital sex and alcohol consumption. This severe punishment, witnessed by many, underscores the province's conservative Islamic regulations. Even a Sharia police officer faced lashes for a similar offense, highlighting the unwavering enforcement of…

The Times of India

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol

The punishment, carried out before onlookers in Banda Aceh, is among the harshest imposed since the province adopted Islamic law in 2001

The Independent UK

Villages buried, dozens trapped: 34 killed in Indonesia landslides

A devastating landslide in Indonesia's Pasirlangu village has claimed 34 lives, with 32 people still missing. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall last week, destroyed dozens of homes and forced over 650 residents to evacuate. Rescue teams are carefully searching the unstable area in West Bandung, Java island, amid fears…

The Times of India

At least 23 soldiers killed after landslide slams into training camp in Indonesia

Landslide buries a facility in West Java preparing troops for border patrol

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Indonesia landslide kills at least 17, more than 70 still missing

Rescue workers search for dozens still missing after a landslide in Indonesia's Java. The death toll from the landslide rose to 17 on Monday.

The Independent UK

Indonesian marines among 80 missing in deadly West Java landslide

Nineteen Indonesian marines are among 80 people missing after a landslide in West Java province

The Independent UK

Indonesian rescuers struggle with mud and debris in search for dozens missing after deadly landslide

Indonesian rescuers are struggling with mounds of mud and water‑soaked ground as they search for dozens still missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rains on the country's main island of Java killed at least 11 people the previous day

The Independent UK

Eight dead and over 80 missing after landslide hits Indonesia village

Meteorology agency issues extreme weather warning for one week

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A landslide on Indonesia's Java island kills at least 8 people and leaves more than 80 missing

A predawn landslide triggered by torrential rains on Indonesia’s main island of Java has killed at least eight people and left more than 80 missing

The Times of India

17 dead, 80 still missing due to landslide in Indonesia's West Java province

A landslide in Indonesia's West Java Province claimed 17 lives, while 82 remain missing, said BNPB, Indonesia's disaster agency. The landslide triggered by heavy rain hit West Bandung Regency at 2am local time on Saturday, local media reported. The rescue and search operation for the affected is underway.

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape

Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out

The Guardian - US

John Herdman led Canada to a long-awaited World Cup. Can he do the same with Indonesia?

The South Asian nation is among the world’s most populous and is mad for football, but qualifying for the World Cup is a big ask

The Conversation

Why people with dementia wander – and how families can keep them safe

In June 2025, an elderly woman with dementia went missing in a forested area in Natuna, Indonesia, while tending to her plants. Search and rescue (SAR) teams were deployed to locate her.

Euronews

Handy work: Stencil rock paintings found in Indonesia may be world's oldest cave art

Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago.

The Independent UK

Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy

Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining progress on cutting carbon emissions that contribute to global warming

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