Politics Strategic Shift: President Prabowo Mandates Revision of Local Regulations Allowing Slash-and-Burn Practices August 22, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA – In a decisive move aimed at curbing the perennial environmental crisis of forest and land fires (karhutla), President Prabowo Subianto has issued a formal directive to revise regional…
Environment The Mirage of Sustainability: Unmasking Greenwashing in the Global Fashion Industry August 21, 2026 rifanmuazin For the modern consumer, the shopping experience has been transformed by a flurry of evocative buzzwords. Terms like “eco-friendly,” “sustainably sourced,” and “recycled material” are now ubiquitous, acting as psychological…
Politics Jakarta Morning Gridlock: Commuters Face Severe Congestion Across Major Toll Arteries August 21, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – The pulse of the Indonesian capital slowed to a crawl this Friday morning (August 21) as thousands of commuters found themselves ensnared in significant traffic congestion across several…
Environment Bridging the Climate-Education Gap: How Cambodia and Malawi are Paving the Way for Global Resilience August 20, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati To mark International Youth Day, the global community is turning its focus toward an urgent intersection: the nexus of climate finance and education. For too long, these two sectors have…
Sports The Rise of the Next Generation: Cristiano Jr.’s Towering Stature Sparks Global Fascination August 20, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan RIYADH – In the high-stakes world of elite football, few names carry as much weight as Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet, as the legendary Portuguese forward continues his prolific career in the…
Politics Fatal Slippery Roads: The Crisis at Kramat Jati and the Urgent Call for Reform August 19, 2026 Nana Muazin Jakarta – The bustling thoroughfare in front of Pasar Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, has emerged as a dangerous hotspot, claiming lives and raising serious questions about urban management and public…
Politics Tragedy in NTT: Death Toll Rises to 68 Following Devastating Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake August 17, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – The death toll from the catastrophic 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province has climbed to 68, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed on…
Environment The Plastic Paradox: From Global Crisis to Individual Identity August 16, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Plastic is woven into the very fabric of the modern experience. It is the silent architect of our daily routines, dictating how we consume food, dress our bodies, clean our…
Environment The Silent Crisis: How "Super El Niño" Events Are Pushing Global Biodiversity to the Brink August 16, 2026 Evan Lee Salim As global climate discourse centers on the economic volatility and disaster-management challenges posed by a "Super El Niño," a more insidious crisis is unfolding in the shadows: the accelerating collapse…
Environment Cultivating the Future: How Global Youth are Redefining Agrifood Systems August 15, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan Every August 12, the world pauses to observe International Youth Day, a global recognition of the vital contributions young people make to sustainable development. For 2026, the United Nations has…
