Indonesian military forces have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin following his death at the hands of West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) fighters in the Papua Highlands. The operation, involving 10 personnel, took place on Friday after the pilot was killed and his aircraft set ablaze in the Yahukimo regency. The … Read more
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 120 kilometers near the North Maluku province. Currently, there are no immediate reports of casualties or property damage resulting from the seismic event. Why did this earthquake occur? The seismic activity is … Read more
Indonesian security forces recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin on Friday after armed separatists attacked and burned a small aircraft in the Papua Highlands. The West Papua Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement, claimed responsibility for the Thursday shooting at the Ipdeheik airstrip in the Yahukimo regency, according … Read more
The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) reported that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) carried out 23 extrajudicial killings, resulting in 29 deaths, between July 2025 and June 2026. The organization cited frequent use of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and a lack of internal accountability within the police institution. What specific violations … Read more
Former President Joko Widodo’s recent political activities, including a visit to Lampung, may serve to bolster the political visibility of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Analysts suggest these moves could signal preparations for various political scenarios ahead of the 2029 elections, despite potential friction within the current administration. Why is Jokowi’s Lampung visit being viewed … Read more
Actor Fajar Nugra is transitioning from comedic roles to a dramatic lead in the upcoming film Pemikat Jiwa, which is scheduled for release in Indonesian cinemas on July 9, 2026. To manage intimate scenes between Nugra and co-star Givina Lukita, the production employed intimacy coordinator Runny Rudiyanti to establish professional boundaries and choreograph sensitive sequences. … Read more
Ruben Onsu filed a child custody lawsuit against Sarwendah at the South Jakarta District Court on June 30, 2026, according to his legal representative, Minola Sebayang. The lawsuit, registered under number 756, seeks legally binding certainty regarding the care of their daughters, Thalia and Thania Putri Onsu, with a first hearing scheduled for July 15, … Read more
Indonesia’s financial markets face a period of heightened volatility as foreign investors pull capital amid concerns over populist fiscal policies, governance standards, and a high-profile corruption conviction. The Jakarta Composite Index has declined 7.9% over the past month and nearly 35% year-to-date, as the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide last week. Why … Read more
InterContinental Bali Resort has launched the Jimbaran Family Getaway, a two-night package designed for two adults and two children under the age of 12. Available for stays until 22 December 2026, the program combines full-board dining with cultural and wellness activities in Jimbaran Bay. What is included in the Jimbaran Family Getaway? The package centers … Read more
South Korean film Colony has achieved significant box office milestones, surpassing 1.5 million viewers in Malaysia and 1,405,595 in Indonesia. Directed by Yeon Sang Ho and starring Jun Ji Hyun and Ji Chang Wook, the film’s performance highlights the growing dominance of Korean genre cinema within the Southeast Asian market. How is Colony performing in … Read more