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Mochizuki Speaks Out on Indonesian Women's National Team Elimination in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. They lost 1-2 to Taiwan in the final match of Group D at Indomilk Arena, Tangerang Regency, on Saturday, July 5,...

Brics leaders criticise US tariffs; Xi and Putin absent from summit
But it is a clear political shot directed at Washington from the 11 nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics). “We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort...

Jakarta's Car Free Night Needs Review to Protect Hotel Business, Says Pramono Anung
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the idea of Car Free Night (CFN) in Jakarta needs thorough consideration. Pramono mentioned that he does not want the event to disturb business activities due to the closure of main...

PPATK Reveals 550,000 Social Aid Beneficiaries Involved in Online Gambling
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) disclosed that 550,000 people receiving social aid in 2024 were actively involved in online gambling. The Head of PPATK, Ivan Yustiavanda, stated that the total...

Waldorf Astoria enters Finland with Helsinki hotel
Hospitality group Hilton has entered a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, marking the brand’s debut in Finland. Situated in the Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property is...

World CNN For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most powerful member. For the first time in more than one decade of rule, Chinese leader Xi Jinping – who has made...

Jokowi proposes moving Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday formally proposed a plan to move the country’s capital from Jakarta, on the crowded island of Java, to Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, made the proposal during his...

For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
Hong Kong CNN — A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most powerful member. For the first time in more than one decade of rule, Chinese leader Xi Jinping...

Indonesia, France explore film industry collaboration
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy is exploring strategic collaboration with France in the film industry, including in co-production, exchange of talents, and creative training. “As part of our strategic efforts to encourage...

Indonesian Police Raid Drug-Laced Liquid Vape Factory in Medan
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The North Sumatra Regional Police's drug investigation unit raided a liquid vape factory suspected of containing class I narcotics worth Rp300 billion in West Medan District, Medan, North Sumatra. As reported by Antara, on...

Indonesia: Human-Centred AI for Ethical Innovation
Indonesia is actively promoting a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, aiming to balance technological innovation with the enhancement of human values and capabilities. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and...

Sumba, an hour away from Bali, Indonesia is the perfect vacation spot to do absolutely nothing
Space is part of the appeal, and like the other hotels spread across the island, Cap Karoso has made the most of it. The two-year-old property has 44 guest rooms and 20 villas on more than three acres of hilly land that rolls toward Karoso beach....

Jakarta pushes for smoking rooms at entertainment venues
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The provincial government of Jakarta is pushing for the establishment of designated smoking areas at entertainment venues, as envisaged by the Regional Regulation Draft on Smoke-Free Areas (Ranperda KTR). “All entertainment...
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Our Best Asian-Inspired Recipes That Feature Ground Beef
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BRICS agree to joint statement ahead of Rio leaders summit
By Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Diplomats from the BRICS group of developing nations have agreed on a joint declaration of their leaders at a summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, three people familiar with the talks said on...

Indonesian Chess Player Shafira Devi Herfesa Heads to 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Chess Association (PB Percasi) officially announced that Woman International Master (WIM) Shafira Devi Herfesa and Evi Juliana will compete in the 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup, which will take place in...

Lori Dengler | Earthquake report on the first half of 2025
2025 at the halfway point has provided earthquakes in the usual places, a few surprises, and one catastrophic seismic event. 2025’s deadliest earthquake occurred on March 28, centered near Mandalay, the second most populated city in Myanmar...

Indonesian Minister Hopes Prabowo's BRICS Agenda in Brazil Not Stirred by Rinjani Incident
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, hopes that the death of Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani will not disrupt the good relationship between Indonesia and Brazil....

Indonesia Rolls Out Visa-Free Entry for Turkish, Brazilian Nationals
(MENAFN) Indonesia has officially rolled out a visa-free entry program for Turkish citizens, effective Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country's immigration policy. This move, as reported by media, also extends to Brazilian...

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono Eruption Propels Ash Plume 1.1 km High
(MENAFN) Mount Dukono, located in eastern Indonesia, erupted once again on Friday, sending a massive plume of volcanic ash soaring 1,100 meters (3,608 feet) above its peak, a state-run news agency. Bambang Sugiono, a representative from the Dukono...