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Topic: Indonesia

In court vs Jokowi fight, protesters force Indonesian parliament to defer plan to amend poll laws

Amendment would have overturned court ruling that made it difficult for outgoing President Joko Widodo’s younger son to run for regional polls in November.

Sea of opportunity—protecting mangroves & seagrass could boost Indonesia’s new climate targets

Indonesia's blue carbon ecosystems house 22% of the world’s mangroves and 5% of seagrass meadows, making it one of the most important countries for ocean-based climate change mitigation.

Prabowo-Putin meet, the Golan Heights airstrike & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

23 killed, 35 missing in landslide in Indonesia’s Sulawesi, rescue operations underway

The landslide, at an illegal gold mine about 2000 km from the capital city of Jakarta, was triggered by torrential rain.

Download TikTok Videos with Sound: Step-by-Step Instructions from Ssstiktok

With its short-form video format and diverse content, TikTok has become a platform for creativity, entertainment, and self-expression.

37 killed, 17 missing following flash floods in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

The National Disaster and Management Agency (BNPB) said almost 200 houses were damaged and 72 hectares of lands, including rice fields, were affected.

Meet ‘Doctor’ Rakus — Sumatran orangutan seen treating wound with herb

1st documentation of self-medication & cure of active wound with biologically active plant among animals. Study by German & Indonesian researchers published in Nature Scientific Reports.

Mann Ki Baat of ‘friendly uncle’ Modi & AI-powered ‘hyperpersonalised’ election campaign

Global media looks at ‘Mann Ki Baat’ & trend of Indian women voting independently of their husbands, besides a ‘hyperpersonalised’ method of campaigning that relies on AI.

Floods, landslides kill 26 in Indonesia, six missing

According to the country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB), bridges, schools, farmlands and nearly 700 homes have been damaged in West Sumatra.

South Korea, Indonesia, Samoa to host 2024 EAP ICC Pathway Events

The first event to be played will be the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier in Indonesia.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.