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Prameks Jogja–Kutoarjo Return Timetable for 9–15 November 2026

KAI Commuter’s Prameks service between Yogyakarta and Kutoarjo will run five departures in each direction during the week of 9–15 November 2026. The article also outlines the Rp8,000 fare and explains how passengers can book through Access by KAI or pay at station gates using supported contactless payment methods.

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Japan, Injuring Dozens

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan, injuring dozens and disrupting regional rail services, including the Shinkansen. Authorities reported no deaths or tsunami warning, while local outlets said at least 24 people were hurt across Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures.

Jogja-Solo KRL Timetable for 9–15 November 2026: Services from Morning to Night

The Jogja-Solo KRL will run 15 services daily between Yogyakarta and Palur from 9 to 15 November 2026, with one weekday-only service excluded on weekends and national holidays. The article lists departure times at all 13 stations, notes that the fare is Rp8,000 and the journey takes about an hour, and advises passengers to check for schedule changes.

Grading of MBG Kitchens Begins as BGN Seeks to Improve Food Quality and Safety

Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will assess Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG), or Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) kitchens, in areas where their numbers have exceeded service capacity. The first phase will cover Java, with the grading intended to improve food safety and quality while aligning kitchen capacity and distribution with local beneficiary needs.

Exploring Turkey’s Old Town, Where a Church Became a Mosque

Kaleiçi, Antalya’s historic old town, features Roman-era landmarks, narrow streets and the Kesik Minare mosque, a building whose use has shifted between church and mosque over the centuries. The article also previews Indonesia’s COP31 delegation and its message that food self-sufficiency means the country no longer needs to clear forests for agriculture.

Public Enthusiasm Grows as CMSE 2026 Visitors Rise 31.59 Per Cent

The 2026 Capital Market Summit & Expo attracted 15,372 in-person visitors over three days, a 31.59 per cent increase on the previous year, and reached 36,605 people in total through in-person and virtual participation. Organisers said the event and its nationwide educational programme aim not only to expand participation in Indonesia’s capital market, but also to strengthen investors’ understanding of investment products and risk.

Tilem Kelima Falls on 9 November 2026: An Auspicious Day According to the Balinese Calendar

Tilem Kelima, the new-moon observance in the fifth Balinese lunar month, falls on 9 November 2026. The Balinese calendar’s daily auspiciousness guidance says the day is suitable for building and working in rice fields, but unfavourable for visiting and planting crops.

Surya Paloh Warns of Serious Challenges Facing the Nation and Urges Unity

NasDem Party chairman Surya Paloh has urged Indonesians to put national interests above personal, political and institutional agendas as the country faces increasingly complex challenges. Speaking during events marking the party’s 15th anniversary, he called for greater mutual understanding, while organisers said the celebrations would also promote public service and concern for communities affected by challenges and disasters.

Prabowo Meets 10 Former National Police Chiefs in Hambalang Amid Alleged Coup Plot Concerns

President Prabowo Subianto met 10 former National Police chiefs at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, for a discussion and exchange of views. The meeting took place amid an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving Prabowo that was said to indicate a possible coup plot, although the article provides no further details about the allegation.

Four Killed and 88 Injured in Horrific Train Collision in Egypt

A collision between two trains south of Cairo killed four passengers and injured 88, according to preliminary figures from Egypt’s health ministry. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered an investigation, while emergency crews worked to remove the wreckage in Al-Ayyat, an area with a history of deadly rail disasters.

North Jakarta house fire; ill resident evacuated to hospital

A fire broke out at a home in Kebon Bawang, North Jakarta, on Sunday night, and a resident who was already ill was taken to a nearby hospital. The cause remains uncertain; local residents suspected either an electrical short circuit or the burning of egg cartons, while firefighters extinguished the blaze and completed cooling operations by about 11pm.

New Rule Takes Effect: Collective Leave Will No Longer Be Deducted from Workers’ Annual Leave

Indonesia’s newly enacted Law No. 27 of 2026 on Employment Protection says government-designated collective leave will not reduce workers’ annual leave entitlement. The law also sets minimum annual leave and weekly rest provisions, provides for extended leave after five years of service, and threatens criminal penalties for employers that fail to provide rest and leave.

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.

Who Is Gina Hinojosa, the Woman Who Ended 30 Years of Trump Party Rule in Texas?

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott in Texas, becoming the state’s first Latina governor. She campaigned on the cost of living and a moratorium on new data centres, promising that local communities would have a say in whether such facilities are built.

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.

Bappebti Futures Brokers’ Ratings: PT Java Global Futures Ranks Second

Bappebti has published its third-quarter 2026 ratings of 69 active futures brokerage firms, with PT Java Global Futures among five firms jointly ranked second. The regulator says the periodic assessment is intended to promote compliance, transparency, service quality and customer protection, using performance, deduction and bonus indicators.

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.