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Denpasar Forecast to Be Sunny: Bali Weather Forecast for 9 November 2026

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts sunny conditions in Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Buleleng on Monday, 9 November 2026. Other parts of Bali are expected to be cloudy or hazy, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C across the province.

Rumours of an Extraordinary Golkar Congress Cause a Stir; Regional Officials State Their Position

Golkar’s West Sumatra provincial executive has rejected speculation about an extraordinary national congress and reaffirmed its support for party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia. Its chair, Khairunas, said the regional organisation remains united and urged cadres to focus on strengthening the party and serving the public rather than circulating unverified claims.

Drunk Man Carrying Machete Disturbs Residents in Bogor’s Cibinong, Is Taken to Police Station

Police in Cibinong, Bogor, detained a man who was allegedly drunk, shouting by the roadside and carrying a machete after receiving complaints from residents. Officers said there had been no reports of threats or injuries; the man had not yet been questioned because he was still under the influence of alcohol.

Fire at Damri Depot in Bandung Destroys 10 Buses and Spreads to 13 Homes

A fire at the Damri depot on Jalan Kebon Kawung in Bandung destroyed 10 buses and spread to 13 nearby homes. Firefighters said strong winds and densely packed, semi-permanent housing complicated efforts to contain the blaze; cooling operations were under way by about 7pm.

Luxon in Line for Another Term as New Zealand Prime Minister

The governing coalition led by the conservative National Party has secured a narrow parliamentary majority, putting Christopher Luxon in a position to seek a second term as prime minister. The outcome remains uncertain until about 700,000 special votes are counted, while cost-of-living pressures and a sluggish economic recovery have challenged Luxon’s record and re-election prospects.

Woman’s Body Found Bound with Tape in Padang Rental House

Police in Padang are investigating after a woman’s body, bound with tape, was found inside a rented house in the city’s Lubuk Kilangan district. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence to establish how she died and whether a criminal act was involved.

Bulog chief: Paddy procurement reaches 4.4 million tonnes in rice equivalent

Perum Bulog says it has procured more than 4.4 million tonnes of paddy in rice equivalent, a record, to bolster food reserves amid El Niño risks and global uncertainty. The state-owned logistics company will continue buying from farmers through December and into January; government rice reserves stood at about 4.5 million tonnes on 8 November 2026.

80% of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Jails Infected with Scabies

The Palestinian Prisoner Society says about 80% of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, including children, have scabies, citing testimony gathered by its legal team. The organisation also alleges overcrowding, inadequate medical care, hunger and repeated raids involving beatings, and calls on international human rights groups to act; Israel’s prison authorities’ response is not included in the report.

Indonesia Builds EV Battery Ecosystem from Nickel to Recycling

Indonesia is expanding its electric-vehicle battery supply chain, spanning nickel processing, component and cell manufacturing, and battery recycling at industrial parks in Halmahera and Morowali. Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said the projects are intended to establish a fully integrated domestic industry, increase national economic value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position as a global battery supplier.

Poland investigates Krakow shootings that killed six

Polish prosecutors have opened a terrorism-motivated investigation into a mass shooting in Krakow that killed six people and injured 16, including two police officers. Investigators believe the 24-year-old suspect was also responsible for killing three family members at a home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski; he remains in critical condition after being wounded in a shoot-out with police.

Housing Construction Permits in West Java to Be Denied in Areas Prone to Floods and Landslides

West Java will restrict housing permits in areas at risk of flooding and landslides, while allowing projects in safe locations that comply with spatial-planning rules. The policy is intended to protect residents and the environment without halting the property sector, which supports jobs and businesses across building-material supply chains.

EU Urges Greater Access for Aid to Gaza

European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib has called for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza after heavy rain flooded displacement camps and worsened already severe conditions. Gaza’s Government Media Office says around 70,000 tents have been inundated, while UNRWA estimates that 1.98 million people need shelter and other essential supplies.

Rizky Ridho: Players Agree to Bali Training Camp to Strengthen Indonesia’s Team Cohesion

Indonesia will hold a seven-day training camp in Bali during the November FIFA international window after planned overseas friendlies could not be confirmed. Defender Rizky Ridho said players agreed to the plan, which is intended to maintain World Cup qualifying preparations while building squad cohesion and assessing new players.

PKB Politician Reveals Three Main Reasons Gen Z Is Calling on Gibran to Resign

PKB politician and MP Eka Widodo says young people have cited three disputes over constitutional and court rulings concerning Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility and education documents as grounds for urging the Vice-President to resign. He says they would prefer a voluntary resignation, but would ask the DPR and MPR to pursue constitutional impeachment proceedings if Gibran refused.

House in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok Catches Fire After Electrical Short Circuit; One Person Taken to Hospital

A fire at a house in the Kebon Bawang neighbourhood of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, was extinguished after an electrical short circuit was suspected as the cause. One resident suffered shock and breathing difficulties and was taken to Hermina Sunter Hospital; 19 fire engines and 95 personnel responded.

Prabowo to ‘Crack Down’ on Any General Suspected of Treason, Regardless of Rank

Government Communications Agency head Syahganda Nainggolan says President Prabowo Subianto is committed to enforcing the law equally, as allegations of illegal surveillance involving senior police officers are being treated as potentially involving treason. The article also highlights the administration’s rural, social-protection and food-security programmes, while the National Intelligence Agency chief says he plans to report the matter to the President.

Two Firefighting Helicopters Crash in Kalimantan Within Four Days, Killing Four

Two helicopters conducting water-bombing missions to fight forest and land fires crashed in Kalimantan within four days. The first crash killed three Indonesian Army personnel, while the second left two crew members alive; the account says four people died overall, although it does not specify fatalities from the second crash.

Women Rally in Surabaya, Highlighting Forest Fires and Equal Rights

Women from Aliansi Suroboyo Bergerak and Srikandi held a peaceful rally in Surabaya, raising concerns about forest and land fires and women’s rights. Participants used posters and an orangutan effigy to call for greater public and policymaker attention to environmental protection, equality and women’s protection.

Egypt train crash kills four and injures 88

Four passengers were killed and 88 injured when passenger train carriages derailed and overturned in Egypt’s Giza Governorate. The National Egyptian Railways said one train struck the rear of another on the Cairo–Aswan line, prompting a large ambulance response and emergency measures at nearby health facilities.

Want to Make a Sweetener from Stevia? A Practitioner’s Advice on How Much to Use

Herbal practitioner Daniel Damaz says the amount of stevia needed for sweetness varies according to individual taste, with one gram sufficient for some people and more required by others. He also explains that fresh stevia leaves retain a leafy, slightly bitter aftertaste, unlike commercial products made by extracting the plant’s sweet compounds.

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