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The Dutch are returning looted artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Does it matter?

Two Dutch museums returned nearly 500 cultural objects to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were looted during the colonial era, including gold and silverware, statues, weapons and hundreds of artworks.

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Indonesia warns nuclear weapons put Southeast Asia a 'miscalculation away' from a catastrophe

Indonesia’s top diplomat is warning of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, saying that Southeast Asia is “one miscalculation away from apocalypse” and pressing for world powers to sign a treaty to keep the region free from such arms

The Independent UK

Indonesia is suppressing environmental research it doesn't like. That poses real risks

In September last year, several leading scientists were effectively banned from further research in Indonesia’s vast tropical forests, where most had been working for decades.

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Indonesia’s electric battery hub bid clouded by mining deaths

Safety standards in Southeast Asian country’s nickel mining industry are under scrutiny after spate of fatal accidents.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean meeting

JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Indonesia Tuesday, with Myanmar's deadlocked political crisis expected to dominate discussions.

Bangkok Post

Energy can be a catalyst for peace

In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving…

Bangkok Post

Mikala Jones: Surfer dies after ‘severing artery’ riding waves in Indian Ocean

The 44-year-old father of three died while surfing in Indonesia

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McDonald’s Introduces Wedding Food Package In Indonesia, Could Expand To US

Fast food giant offers wedding catering with chicken sandwiches and nuggets, following strong financial results.

Zenger

Mikala Jones dead: Pro surfer dies after ‘severing artery’ while riding wave

Mikala Jones, 44, died after severing his femoral artery while surfing in the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia

The Independent UK

Indonesia welcomes return of jewels, temple carvings as important step in global restitution effort

The Netherlands and Indonesia have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide

The Independent UK

India's campaign ends in team event of Badminton Asia Junior Championships

NEW DELHI: India's mixed team campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships came to an end as they suffered a 1-3 defeat against Indonesia in the quarterfinals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Monday.

The Times of India

Surfer Mikala Jones dies 'severing artery' whilst riding waves in freak incident

The 44-year-old was surfing in Indonesia when he reportedly severed an artery.

Daily Record

Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia

The Independent UK

Bali’s rafting scene under scrutiny after tourist deaths

Indonesian island’s regulation of rafting is facing criticism after the deaths of five tourists since November 2021.

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Bangkok Post

Shopping the next frontier for TikTok

JAKARTA: Inside a shophouse in Northeast Jakarta, dozens of salespeople take turns peddling cosmetics, contact lenses and hair accessories. A woman helps a potential customer choose the right shade of lipstick for her skin tone, while a man yells out the latest markdown on vitamin tablets.

The Times of India

Canada Open: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen in quarterfinals

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen moved into the quarterfinals of the Canada Open BWF Super-500 tournament in Calgary on Thursday. Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala and Krishna Prasad Garaga lost their men's doubles second round match to Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia 9-21, 11-21.

The Times of India

India crush Bangladesh 5-0 in Badminton Asia Junior Championships opener

NEW DELHI: India made an impressive start to their campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, securing a resounding 5-0 victory over Bangladesh on Friday.

The Independent UK

Dutch museums will return art and artifacts that were looted from Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Dutch museums are handing back hundreds of cultural artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were taken, often by force, from the countries in the colonial era

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The Guardian - UK

Netherlands to return treasures looted from Indonesia and Sri Lanka in colonial era

Artefacts taken from Balinese royal palace among items being returned – but do not include prehistoric ‘Java man’

Bangkok Post

Rice to get costlier as supply threatened

MUMBAI: Global rice prices, now at their highest in 11 years, are set to rally further after India moved to boost payments to farmers, just as El Nino threatens yields in key producers and alternative staples get costlier for poor Asians and Africans.

The Conversation

Why Indonesia wants Australia's help to supply the world with electric vehicles and batteries

Australia and Indonesia are forging closer economic ties built on what each country can offer the other in the transition to clean energy. Indonesia is emerging as a maker of electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. Australia has the lithium reserves Indonesia needs to do this.

The Guardian - US

China accused of scores of abuses linked to ‘green mineral’ mining

Watchdog identifies 102 violations over past two years as country extracts ‘transition minerals’ for green-energy technology

Zenger

Indonesia’s Last-Minute Withdrawal Forces Cancellation Of World Beach Games

Insufficient time to find replacement as Jakarta refuses to release budget; Israel's participation a sticking point

Daily Mirror

McDonald's makes historic change to menu by launching £185 wedding package

The fast food chain has started with the wedding package in Jakarta, Indonesia - where guests get the choice of 100 chicken burgers and 100 McNugget boxes, or the same amount of cheeseburgers and chicken fingers

France 24

China to curb exports of crucial semiconductor metals

Beijing has announced it will set restrictions on the export of two key materials used to make computer chips. Starting on August 1, China's commerce ministry will require producers of gallium and germanium to obtain licences before exporting the metals. The move comes after the United States imposed similar restrictions…

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