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Topic: Indonesia

6 Miss Universe Indonesia contestants accuse organisers of sexual harassment, file complaint

The contestants said the organisers asked five of them to strip to their underwear for physical examinations in a room with more than 20 people, including men.

At least 15 dead, 19 missing after ferry sinks off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, search underway

Of 40 passengers, 19 were still missing, while 6 survived, national search and rescue agency said. The cause of the sinking, which occurred at about midnight, was still unclear.

Global child vaccination efforts recover post-Covid, but challenges remain, say WHO & UNICEF

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the numbers were 'encouraging', but there were concerns the most vulnerable were being left behind.

Indonesia President Joko Widodo condemns attack on ASEAN officials delivering aid in Myanmar

Widodo did not provide details of the incident but said it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to push for peace in Myanmar.

Palm oil’s rare premium leads to ‘wash out’, inclination toward rival soft oils, say dealers

Import restrictions by top producer Indonesia have helped to push palm oil to a premium, making sun oil and soy oil more attractive to buyers.

Young Indonesians train to fill caregiver jobs to serve Japan’s ageing population

The training is being offered by vocational institutions across Indonesia catering to students seeking to fill job vacancies in Beijing.

FIFA considering sanctions against Indonesia after stripping its hosting rights for U-20

The removal comes over Indonesia’s failure to honour its commitments to tournament, following outrage among some politicians about Israel's participation.

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh, says police official

According to reports, 90 women and children were among migrants. UN refugee agency said 2022 may have been one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya.

Indonesia seeks to cancel visa-on-arrival policy for Russian and Ukrainian nationals

Russian nationals are among biggest groups of foreign arrivals in Indonesia, as per official tourism data. At least 4 Russian citizens were deported this month for visa violations.

Indonesia begins trial for soccer stampede with police, organisers facing negligence charges

The disaster, in which 135 people died, occurred after a match at Kanjuruhan stadium sparking questions about safety provisions & use of tear gas, as a crowd-control measure.

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.