Sports Borneo FC Samarinda Bolsters International Ambitions with Strategic Signing of Japanese Defender Rei Okada September 7, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA – In a move that signals a bold shift in Indonesian football’s approach to continental competition, Borneo FC Samarinda has officially announced the acquisition of Japanese defender Rei Okada.…
Travel Volcanic Threat: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Temporarily Shuttered Amid Anak Krakatau Eruption September 5, 2026 Sagoh JAKARTA – Indonesia’s primary aviation gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), was forced into a temporary operational halt in the early hours of Sunday, September 6, 2026. The suspension, which lasted…
Travel Thick Haze Disrupts Air Travel: Chaos and Frustration at Supadio International Airport September 4, 2026 Jia Lissa PONTIANAK – The skies over West Kalimantan have turned into a shroud of gray as the thick haze resulting from rampant forest and land fires (karhutla) brought air travel to…
Sports The End of an Era: Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Football September 3, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – The world of football stood still on Monday night (August 31) as Lionel Messi, the undisputed icon of the modern game, officially announced his retirement from the Argentina…
Travel A Legacy Taking Flight: The Global Movement to Rename Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton August 31, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – The world of music and philanthropy lost a titan on August 25, 2026, when Dolly Parton, the undisputed queen of country music and a humanitarian icon, passed away.…
General News International Bulletin: Southeast Asian Haze Grips Malaysia, Pakistan-Iran Strengthen Ties, Turkey Pursues Netanyahu Arrest Warrant August 23, 2026 Basiran Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – A confluence of pressing international developments marked the beginning of the week, with Southeast Asia grappling with severe transboundary haze, critical diplomatic and military engagements unfolding…
Travel International Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Malaysian National Arrested at Chennai International Airport in High-Stakes Hydroponic Cannabis Bust August 17, 2026 Muslim CHENNAI, India – The tentacles of international drug trafficking syndicates continue to stretch across borders, with the latest incident occurring at the bustling Chennai International Airport. In a sophisticated operation…
Education Greece Opens Its Doors: A New Era for Higher Education as Seven International Campuses Secure Licenses August 1, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In a move that marks a definitive shift in the landscape of European higher education, the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports has announced the authorization of seven…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s 50-Year Tax Holiday: A Strategic Gambit for the International Financial Center July 20, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – In a move designed to catapult Indonesia into the upper echelons of global high finance, the Ministry of Finance has unveiled a sweeping fiscal incentive package for the…
