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Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:25 WIB
Law Ministry: Protecting Journalistic Works Requires Cross-Border Collaboration
Indonesia’s Law Ministry says the rapid cross-border spread of digital information means protecting journalistic works cannot be handled by individual countries alone. At an ASEAN forum in Bali, officials called for regional dialogue and cooperation to strengthen copyright protection while supporting journalism and an open digital ecosystem.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:25 WIB
US Secretary of State: We Will Destroy the International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to dismantle the International Criminal Court as the Trump administration announced new financial sanctions against the institution. The measures would block ICC assets under US jurisdiction and restrict US businesses and individuals from working with it, prompting the court to condemn the action as an attempt to obstruct justice and undermine international law.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:25 WIB
Bobby Nasution Speaks Out on Controversy over Gibran’s High School Diploma
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution has responded to the Constitutional Court’s ruling on a petition challenging Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s educational credentials in the 2024 vice-presidential election. The court dismissed the petition for lack of legal standing, while noting that it had found no document proving Gibran completed an overseas qualification equivalent to senior high school; Bobby urged critics to focus instead on public needs.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:24 WIB
Light Rain Expected in Many Parts of Indonesia; Beware of 4-Metre Waves and Tidal Flooding
BMKG forecasts light rain across several Indonesian cities on 10 October 2026, alongside the possibility of heavier rain, thunderstorms, rough seas and tidal flooding in some coastal areas. Residents, particularly fishers and sea-transport users, are urged to monitor conditions and take precautions.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:21 WIB
A recap of reports on the iPhone Air 2 and caffeine’s effect on sprint performance
Reports covered Apple’s rumoured iPhone Air 2 upgrades, Honda’s wireless electric-vehicle charging road system, and a study suggesting caffeine can improve repeated sprint performance for up to 3.5 hours. The roundup also included lifestyle and entertainment stories about singer-actor El Putra Sarira and BTS leader RM.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:19 WIB
What the Former Site of Historic Houses at Lempuyangan Station Looks Like
PT KAI has demolished 11 of 13 former railway officials’ houses near Yogyakarta’s Lempuyangan Station to make way for an expanded station area and a replacement road, retaining two houses on the city cultural agency’s recommendation. The railway operator says rising passenger numbers and congestion make the expansion necessary, while a neighbour hopes the changes will benefit the area but is adjusting to living beside the new road.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:17 WIB
Golkar Says Prabowo Will Be Its 2029 Presidential Candidate; Gerindra Welcomes Support
Golkar has said it will back President Prabowo Subianto as its presidential candidate in 2029, a position welcomed by his Gerindra Party. Gerindra says its grassroots members also want him to run again, while leaving the choice of running mate and other strategic decisions entirely to Prabowo; for now, the party says its priority is supporting the government’s programmes.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:17 WIB
Mobile Samsat Services Available in Eight Greater Jakarta Areas on Saturday
The Jakarta Metro Police will operate mobile vehicle-registration and tax services at eight locations across Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi on Saturday. The service covers annual vehicle-tax payments and annual registration validation; motorists must bring the required documents, while five-year tax payments and number-plate replacement require a visit to a Samsat office.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:15 WIB
Retail Giant Plans to Replace 140,000 Workers with Robots: How Is It Going?
Walmart is investing billions of dollars to automate its US warehouses, but the decade-long effort has encountered technical setbacks, costly adjustments and operational disruption. The company says automation will eventually reduce warehouse labour needs, though it does not expect layoffs, citing high staff turnover and continued sales growth; competition from Amazon is adding pressure to the push.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:08 WIB
Kogabwilhan III Commander Says Intelligence Supports Security Operations in Papua
The commander of the Joint Regional Defence Command III said intelligence provided by Indonesia’s State Intelligence Agency helps the military target armed groups and reduce risks to civilians during security operations in Papua. He cited a reported operation in Maybrat in which three TPNPB-OPM commanders were killed, while reaffirming that troops must follow the law, rules of engagement and human-rights protections.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:06 WIB
Indra Kenz’s Taste of Freedom Was Brief
Indra Kenz has been returned to prison after authorities revoked his parole following an internal investigation into alleged luxury facilities at Cibinong Class IIA Prison. He had been conditionally released on 24 September 2026, after serving about five years of a 10-year sentence for the Binomo investment fraud and money-laundering cases.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:04 WIB
Sexual Abuse Cases Continue at Central Java Islamic Boarding Schools, Licensing Under Scrutiny
A senior lawmaker and Central Java’s Religious Affairs Office are calling for tighter oversight of Islamic boarding-school permits following a series of sexual abuse cases. The ministry has sharply reduced new permits while imposing building-safety requirements, and says its Telepontren reporting channel received 25 complaints in the first nine months of 2026.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:00 WIB
Dismissed Former Employee Deletes Servers Worth Rp11 Billion
A former NCS employee was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after illegally accessing the Singapore technology company’s systems and deleting 180 virtual servers. The incident, which caused losses of about S$917,832 (Rp11.1 billion), followed the termination of his contract over poor performance.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 07:00 WIB
Tabanan Short of 837 Teachers, 2027 Civil Service Recruitment Offers Hope
Tabanan is short of 837 teachers from kindergarten to junior secondary level, with about 300 more expected to retire during 2026. The district hopes the planned 2027 civil service recruitment, which would allow applicants to apply without already holding a professional teacher qualification, will help address staffing gaps.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:57 WIB
Yesterday: Anak Krakatau Erupts as BRIN Opens Registration for Social Research Programme
Anak Krakatau erupted in the Sunda Strait, prompting authorities to advise the public to stay at least 2 kilometres away. Other key developments include BRIN’s opening of a social sciences and humanities research funding programme, and government initiatives on education, school mentoring and preventing manipulation of the Hajj queue.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:54 WIB
100 NGOs: Gaza Ceasefire Is Nothing but a Sham
More than 100 humanitarian, human rights and civil society organisations say the Gaza ceasefire has existed in name only, citing continued Israeli attacks, severe restrictions on aid and reconstruction materials, and worsening humanitarian conditions. They report thousands killed or injured since the deal took effect, while millions face displacement, hunger and inadequate healthcare.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:53 WIB
BMKG: Light Rain to Affect Most of Indonesia on Saturday
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts light rain across much of the country on Saturday, while warning of rough seas, tidal flooding and rain-bearing clouds that could affect travel. It also cautions that localised heavy rain, drought and forest and land fires remain possible despite dry conditions dominating in some areas.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:53 WIB
Why Has the Rain Still Not Come Despite Many Performing the Istisqa Prayer?
The article recounts a story about the Prophet Moses leading his people in a prayer for rain, only to be told that one among them had persisted in sin for forty years. The account frames the delayed rain as a moment of private repentance, as the unnamed person fears public shame if he responds to the call to come forward.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:44 WIB
Directorate-General of Corrections Explains Mas Bechi’s Placement in ‘Special Cell’: He Is Not Alone
Indonesia’s Directorate-General of Corrections says convicted sex offender Mochammad Achmad Bechi is in a designated placement with four other inmates, not in a solitary or privileged cell. Officials describe the arrangement as a security measure based on an assessment, following the revocation of his parole and his return to Malang Class I Prison.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 06:40 WIB
Golkar Legislator: Constitutional Court Ruling Cannot Be Grounds for Impeaching Gibran
Golkar lawmaker Zulfikar Arse Sadikin says the Constitutional Court’s ruling does not establish grounds to impeach Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, noting that the court rejected a request to disqualify him and did not rule that he was ineligible. Arse instead called for Indonesia to revise the minimum education requirements for presidential and vice-presidential candidates to account for overseas education systems.
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