Weather modification operation to help mitigate West Java floods
Aside from preventing more floods and landslides from occurring, the cloud seeding operation was expected to help search and rescue teams locate missing people.
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Indonesian medics evacuated amid Israeli attack on northern Gaza hospital
The six Indonesian medical personnel working at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza have evacuated safely to Central Gaza, where they resume their humanitarian mission at…
Fewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industry
Last year, the archipelago only saw 1.57 million couples tying the knot, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), a fall from over 2 million in 2018.
Gen Z Indonesians opt for renting over buying amid rising housing costs: Reports
Renting has become an alternative option for those who prefer to avoid long commuting times from the outskirts of Jakarta, given that homeownership in the city center is…
Indonesia to attend ASEAN ministers’ meeting on Myanmar
The meeting will include a discussion of how to implement ASEAN’s long-stalled Five-Point Consensus for peace in the country.
EU must raise its game with ASEAN
ASEAN is central to the EU’s Indo-Pacific policy and the regional bloc has explicitly called for greater engagement with all its dialogue partners to balance geopolitical…
Teachers sceptical of Indonesian President Prabowo’s pay increase policy
Teachers’ associations remain skeptical about President Prabowo's recent announcement to significantly increase the remuneration of educators, noting that he might have confused…
Policing the police: The Jakarta Post
Recent acts of brutality have hardened disturbing doubts about the accountability of the police and their ability to resolve their own problems, including their excessive use of…
ICC’s arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is a critical step forward
For millions who have endured decades of systematic oppression, displacement and violence, this move is more than symbolic, it is an overdue acknowledgment of their suffering
COP29 $300b funding pledge remains elusive for Indonesia
Analysts say the agreement lacks the ambition needed for an equitable energy transition in Indonesia and have expressed concern over high costs and complex negotiations stalling…