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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:38:25 GMT
Qantas, the trying kangaroo: why things won't get better any time soon
Unlike many airlines, Australia's flag carrier Qantas has survived the pandemic. But its return to normal service - and profitability - is proving to be a bumpy ride. It could well get worse before it gets better.As domestic and international travel ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:13:32 GMT
UK's new prime minister to be revealed
The results of the British Conservative Party leadership contest will be announced around 11:30am GMTThe winner of the race to replace Boris Johnson as the next leader of the ruling Conservative Party - and UK's new prime minister - will be named on ...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:17:23 GMT
Indonesia's death penalty 'moderation' a misnomer
As Indonesia moves to shed its colonial, undemocratic past, its so-called 'moderate' death penalty laws - riddled with ambiguity - undermines any move forward. Indonesia is on the cusp of the biggest criminal justice reform since independence.  The...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:17:03 GMT
Finding certainty in an uncertain Indonesian death penalty
Indonesia is changing its approach to the death penalty, but half-measures won't be enough to stop capital punishment outright. Indonesia's new criminal code will ink a new chapter in the country's judicial history, but it won't stop the long-standi...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:15:44 GMT
Indonesia's zero tolerance drug laws leave hundreds on death row
Indonesia's war on drugs hasn't worked. Hundreds are on death row, executions are regular and the drug trade carries on. Indonesia's war on drugs has been a feature of the country's heavy-handed criminal justice system. Over half of Indonesia's

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:18:19 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Sept. 4
PHNOM PENH -- Seven people were seriously injured in a gas station explosion in Sen Sok district in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, a firefighting police chief said on Sunday. The blast happened on Saturday afternoon at a gas depot, sparking a fire ...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:16:15 GMT
Moscow speaks out on Putin's G20 trip
The Kremlin says all factors will be taken into account when deciding whether the Russian leader will participate in the eventMultiple factors, including security, will decide whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Indonesia for the ...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:08:40 GMT
Moscow speaks out on potential Putin G20 trip
The Kremlin says all factors will be taken into account when deciding whether the Russian leader will participate in the event Multiple factors, including security, will d...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:35:18 GMT
US International Festival Celebrates Traditional Food, Dance
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - The Washington, D.C., area is multicultural, with embassies, international businesses and a host of ethnic restaurants.People from Ethiopia, El Salvador, the Caribbean and more live in the city and the surrounding Maryland and ...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:44:01 GMT
Philippine president begins state visits to Indonesia, Singapore
MANILA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Indonesia on Sunday, his first overseas trip since he assumed office on June 30. After a three-day state visit to Indonesia, Marcos will also visit Singapore from Se...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:06:11 GMT
Indonesia Hikes Fuel Prices by 30%, Cuts Energy Subsidies
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Fuel prices increased by about 30% across Indonesia Saturday after the government reduced some of the costly subsidies that have kept inflation in Southeast Asia's largest economy among the world's lowest.Indonesians have been fr...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 22:55:09 GMT
China's 'think-tank diplomacy' aims to improve its image in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 4 (ANI): Partnerships between Indonesian and Chinese research institutes are an increasingly prominent part of Beijing's "soft power" strategy to improve its image in the country. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, a lecturer a...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:37:23 GMT
2023 AFC Asian Cup Bid Down to Three Candidates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea, Qatar and Indonesia are competing to win the hosting right of the next year's Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup. - Sports news - Australia was among the candidates but has withdrawn from the process.The AFC...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:55:16 GMT
Onathappan sale in full swing during Onam festival
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 3 (ANI): The 10-day illustrious festival of Onam will be celebrated in Kerala from August 30 till September 8. The festival symbolizes the return of Mahabali the demon king. This year's Onam festival will witness flo...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:23:34 GMT
Clean energy transition is key opportunity for Indonesia to diversify its economy: IEA
JAKARTA, 3th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesia has a viable path to reaching its target of net zero emissions by 2060, bringing major benefit...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 06:27:07 GMT
CCP to run wild in direction of disintegration, even after Xi Jinping's third term, say analysts
Beijing [China], September 3 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping's greater power at the 20th National Congress will not help the Communist Party of China (CCP)'s future disintegration, said the analysts, believing that the CCP will continue to run wi...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:18:03 GMT
First-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit in Sept
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): Advancing the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China tensions, US President Biden will host the first-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit, which will be held in Washington, DC on September 28-29, 2022....

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 01:18:11 GMT
Made-in-China Jakarta-Bandung high-speed trains debut on Indonesian soil
© Provided by Xinhua The arrival of the first two units was a milestone for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train megaproject, said an Indonesian project staff.JAKARTA, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- With the crane on the cargo ship slowly liftin

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:37:13 GMT
G20: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan holds series of meetings in Bali
Bali [Indonesia], September 2 (ANI): Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday held a series of meetings with his counterparts of Indonesia, Australia, besides a one-on-one meeting with Stefania Giannini, ADG, UNESCO...

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:55:02 GMT
Chen to face Yamaguchi in rematch of world championships final
OSAKA, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Chen Yufei will face two-time reigning world titlist Akane Yamaguchi in the semifinals of the Japan Open on Saturday in a rematch of last Sunday's world championships women's singles final. Chen beat Gregor...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:18:36 GMT
Union Minister Pradhan addresses G20 Education Ministers' Meeting in Bali today
By Amit KumarBali [Indonesia], September 1 (ANI): Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a troika co-chair delivered the opening remarks at the G-20 Education Ministers' Meeting and put forward interventions on the theme...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:18:18 GMT
Climate change phenomenon deeply unfair, impacts more severely felt by the poor, vulnerable: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi [India] September 1 (ANI): Emphasising on coordinated action for sustainable development, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said the climate change phenomenon is deeply unfair as its negat...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:18:18 GMT
Sustainability requires coordinated action for global commons: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav while attending the G20 Joint Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting (JECMM) held at Bali, Indonesia noted that sustainability requires...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:55:02 GMT
Two-time world champion Yamaguchi reaches last eight at Japan Open
OSAKA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan fought back from one set down to beat China's He Bingjiao to reach the women's singles quarterfinals at the Japan Open badminton tournament here on Thursday. Yamaguchi, who c...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:44:01 GMT
Indonesia's inflation lower in August, authorities remain wary
JAKARTA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's inflation was lower in August as prices of some foods fell, but the authorities remain wary of uncertainties in global supply chains. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Thursday announced that the country logged an...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:18:26 GMT
Union Minister Pradhan participates in G20 4th Education Working Group Meeting in Bali
Bali [Indonesia], September 1 (ANI): Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the G20 4th education working group meeting in Bali and said this meeting is an important forum to reaffirm the role of education in building a more equitable,...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:30:08 GMT
Indonesia steps up measures to curb monkeypox spread
© Provided by Xinhua Indonesia has strengthened its efforts to control the spread of monkeypox since confirmation of the first local case almost two weeks ago.by Dames Alexander SinagaJAKARTA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Health

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:18:37 GMT
India, South Africa to set up a Joint Working Group on Education
New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a bilateral meeting in Bali with Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel "Blade" NZIMANDE, South Africa's Minister of Higher Education, Science Innovation. The ...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:49:02 GMT
Roundup: Indonesia steps up measures to curb monkeypox spread
by Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Health authorities in Indonesia have stepped up their efforts to curb the spread of the monkeypox outbreak after the detection of the country's first confirmed case of the virus in the capital Ja...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:37:14 GMT
India shows intent as problem solver for climate crisis, says Bhupender Yadav at G20 Meet in Bali
Bali [Indonesia], August 31 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said that India shows an intent as a problem solver despite not being a traditional contributor to global emissions. Addressing the opening ceremony of the G20...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:03:09 GMT
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong to resume global management in September
Seoul [South Korea], August 31 (ANI/Global Economic): Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong will reportedly resume his global management activities soon while continuing on-site management at domestic workplaces after the Liberation Day spec...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:39:28 GMT
Ahli astrofisika jelaskan apa itu lubang cacing
Coba kamu bayangkan ada dua kota di dua sisi gunung yang berseberangan. Penduduk dua kota ini mungkin harus melakukan perjalanan jauh di sekitar gunung untuk saling berkunjung. Tapi, jika mereka ingin sampai lebih cepat, mereka dapat menggali terowon...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:39:25 GMT
Ahli bahasa jelaskan kapan manusia mulai berbicara?
Sebenarnya, tidak ada yang tahu kapan manusia mulai berbicara atau kapan berbicara itu "diciptakan." Ini merupakan sebuah misteri besar. Tetapi, sebagai ilmuwan bahasa selama 15 tahun, saya dapat memberi perkiraan terbaik kami tentang masa awal manus...

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:28:31 GMT
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Pariaman, Indonesia
JAKARTA, 29th August, 2022 (WAM) -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck West Sumatra near Pariaman, Indonesia, on Monday, Reuters quoted the...

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:32:02 GMT
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts Indonesian Island of Bali
DENPASAR, 22nd August, 2022 (WAM) -- A 5.8-earthquake rocked the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Monday, Reuters reported. The earthquak...

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:41:59 GMT
Indonesia confirms first monkeypox case
JAKARTA, 20th August, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesia has confirmed its first monkeypox infection, detected in a person who had returned from an unide...

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:25 GMT
Indonesia eyes GDP growth of 5.3% next year
JAKARTA, 18th August, 2022 (WAM) -- The Government of Indonesia has set its economic growth target at 5.3% next year, President Joko Widodo sa...

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:52:43 GMT
UAE leaders congratulate Indonesian President on Independence Day
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President ...

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:40:52 GMT
Indonesia targets 30 million MSMEs in digital ecosystem
JAKARTA, 17th August, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesia plans to raise the number of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) entering the digi...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:23:07 GMT
Indonesian VP receives a delegation from Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace
JAKARTA, 29th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin received Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi For...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:44:27 GMT
Vietnamese team arrives in Indonesia for ASEAN Para Games 11
JAKARTA, 27th July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Vietnamese sport team arrived in Surakarta, the Indonesian province of Central Java, on Tuesday evening...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:34:41 GMT
Torch relay begins for 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia
Grobogan, Indonesia, 23th July, 2022 (WAM/ANTARA) -- The 2022 ASEAN Para Games torch began today its journey on a relay course after its flam...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:07 GMT
Positive results for Mubadala Petroleum's Andaman acreage following exploration drilling campaign in Indonesia
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Mubadala Petroleum, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, today announced that the dri...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:14:49 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, reiterates UAE's support of Indonesia's efforts
BALI, 8th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, partici...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:26:46 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Indian Minister of External Affairs in Indonesia on sidelines of 2022 G20 Bali
BALI, 7th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Su...



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