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Indonesia police fire tear gas at protesting students near university campuses in Bandung

Protests that began in Jakarta over govt spending & lawmakers’ perks have spread nationwide, with riots & looting after a police vehicle fatally hit a motorcycle taxi driver. 8 have died so far.

Indonesia to scrap tariffs on 99% of US goods in major trade deal

Trump hailed the deal Thursday as a 'huge win' for US automakers, tech, workers & farmers, as threatened tariffs on Indonesian goods drop to 19% from 32%.

World news of the day: 16 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Indonesian authorities bust baby trafficking ring; 5 of 6 infants were to be sold in Singapore

The 12 suspects arrested in the trafficking syndicate played roles ranging from recruiting and caregiving to couriering babies to clients, according to the Police department.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hits Indonesia’s Tanimbar islands

Indonesia straddles the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active zone. There were no immediate reports of damage.

PV Sindhu advances to second round, Sen bows out of Indonesia Open

Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in an absorbing one-hour and 19-minute clash in the women’s singles.

Indonesian parliament passes contentious amendments to military law, people call it return of ‘New Order’

Rights groups have criticised the increased military involvement because they fear it may lead to abuses of power, human rights violations, and impunity from consequences for actions.

As Indonesian president flies in for Republic Day, key pacts on defence, trade, security on agenda

Both sides could sign an agreement for maintenance of Sukhoi fighter jets and training of Indonesian pilots.

Indian armed forces & Indonesian contingent march side by side. Glimpses from Republic Day rehearsal

A 160-member marching contingent & 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest.

Indonesian President Subianto to attend Republic Day parade as chief guest, ‘not to visit’ Pakistan

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.