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Pokémon taps Happy Asmara and ‘dangdut’ for Indonesian cultural collaboration

Released on Tuesday on Happy Asmara’s official YouTube channel, the project marks Pokémon’s first collaboration with dangdut music. The song is also available on major streaming platforms.

4 months ago
Health

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk'

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam between 10:00 am (0800 GMT) and midday on Monday, according to officials, before disembarking the 27 remaining people on board: 25 crew and two medical staff. ...

4 months ago
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Island girls No Na join global rise of Southeast Asian music

A year after debuting with an American record label, the Indonesian girl group is riding a Southeast Asian wave that is pushing the region’s music onto the global stage. ...

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‘Unbound’: Quiet devastation woven through light and form

The exhibition pairs Allyson Jeong’s meditations on movement and release with Diane Tuft’s photographs of serene beauty, weaving a record of ecological loss.

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Legal activist Feri Amsari's lonely battle for constitutionalism

In the waning days of then-president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Feri became a vocal critic of his administration, stepping into the spotlight to speak out against what he saw as violations of the rule of law and democratic principles.

4 months ago
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‘Apa kabar?’ The Holy See spreads words of peace in Indonesian

As conflict reshaped flight paths across the Middle East, a small Indonesian delegation braved the detour to make history at the Vatican. The official adoption of the Indonesian language by Vatican News marks a profound bridge between the world’s most populous Muslim nation and the heart of the Catholic Church.

4 months ago
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Rolling Stones announce July 10 release of new album 'Foreign Tongues'

The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday.

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'IWA #4' affirms the position of Indonesian women artists

Marking its final chapter, Indonesian Women Artists #4 traces two decades of research and exhibition practice while presenting new works that reflect unease, memory and shifting social realities.

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'Understanding Jokowi': Jean Couteau explains the great transformer

A sweeping study of Jokowi’s decade in power argues that pragmatic development, not ideology, drove Indonesia’s transformation.

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AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

The use of artificial intelligence remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment industry and was central to the 2023 strikes that shut down Hollywood, as actors and writers warned that unchecked technology threatened their livelihoods.

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Brewing inclusion, one cup at a time

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workplaces can open pathways beyond stigma.

4 months ago
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Decade-long study reveals whale shark Indonesia hotspots

The research published Thursday fills in critical gaps in knowledge about the endangered species, and builds the case for increased protection of the Indonesian bays that the species flocks to, scientists said.

4 months ago
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US-ASEAN meet exposes global gap in cultural goods trafficking

Weak oversight and opaque rules on provenance in the international antiquities market create loopholes that can be exploited by illicit traders.

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WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

Up to now, infants have been treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying a greater risk of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity.

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Eka Kurniawan and the art of getting lost in stories

Rooted in memory, curiosity and social realities, Eka Kurniawan’s work moves fluidly between folklore and history, consistently challenging readers by refusing the comfort of safe themes.

5 months ago
Science & Tech

Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting

The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.

5 months ago
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Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in the capital's south to watch the machines and their human rivals race, each group in a separate lane to avoid accidents or collisions.

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From Fatboy Slim to Nine Inch Nails, electronic music dominates Coachella

The traditionally rock-centric festival in Indio, California -- headlined this year by singers Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G -- reflects the surge in popularity of electronic music in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Almost 40 percent of the robot participants will navigate the course autonomously in a high-profile demonstration of the industry's growing capabilities, according to the race organizers.

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‘Blueprint’: Meritocracy, pressure and the making of Indonesian engineers

A narrative nonfiction account of 20 Indonesian engineers working across 120 countries reveals the reality behind meritocracy, where resilience, not reputation, determines who lasts.

5 months ago
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A decade in, Palari Films maintains its golden edge

From hard-earned trust to global recognition, Palari Films now sets its sights on bigger stories, wider collaborations and the next generation of filmmakers.

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‘Bukan Tentang Sampah’: Why waste never goes away

Jakarta produces 8,000 tonnes of waste daily, an exhibition at Erasmus Huis turns that crisis into a call for collective action and rethinking value.

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Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extreme exhaustion" and chest infection.

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Justin Bieber fans flood Coachella festival for headlining show

Other acts in the spotlight include Nine Inch Noize, a collaboration between legendary industrial band Nine Inch Nails and German producer Boys Noize, who have an album on the way.

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Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories

The misinformation spread as four astronauts, who returned to Earth following a high-risk splashdown on Friday afternoon local time, captivated the world with stunning visuals from their fly-by of the Earth's natural satellite from aboard the Orion spacecraft.

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Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission

NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off the Southern California coast shortly after 5 p.m. PT, concluding a mission that took the astronauts deeper into space than anyone had flown before.

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Artemis astronauts gird for re-entry and splashdown

Earlier this week, Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen voyaged further from Earth than any human before, in a mission considered a key stepping stone towards eventual crewed lunar landings, and more.

5 months ago
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced Thursday.

5 months ago
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Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching from Florida last week, are due to splash down off the Southern California coast on Friday evening after reaching the moon earlier this week. They cruised along a path that took them past the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history.

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Hipdut rising: 2025’s breakout sound of Indonesian youth

Blending hip-hop and dangdut, the music genre has moved from experimental to the mainstream, driven by new artists and growing audiences, with its pioneers now looking to scale the movement this year and beyond.

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