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Rate of HMPV Infections in Northern China Is Declining, Health Official Says

Experts say HMPV is unlike COVID-19 in that it has been around for decades and there is some built-in immunity to it.
News Jan 12, 2025 | 7:21 pm

South Sumatra’s Manpower Department Head and Second Wife Arrested for Alleged Graft

A prosecutor revealed on Sunday that the second wife was also detained for allegedly concealing documents related to the case.
News Jan 12, 2025 | 7:03 pm

East Java Launches Vaccination Campaign as FMD Affects Over 11,000 Cattle

The province requires up to 8 million FMD vaccines, but current stocks are limited to just 25,000 doses.
News Jan 12, 2025 | 2:55 pm

Yogyakarta Police Officers Suspected of Fatal Torture on Semarang Man

The incident reportedly stemmed from a traffic accident involving Darso that had injured a woman in Yogyakarta a few days earlier.
News Jan 12, 2025 | 1:20 pm

Canada's Former Leader Chrétien Has Blunt Advice For Trump: 'Give Your Head A Shake!'

“If you think that threatening and insulting us is going to win us over, you really don’t know a thing about us,” Chrétien wrote.
News Jan 12, 2025 | 10:35 am

Banten Has Adequate Subsidized Fertilizer Supply: Minister

Chief Food Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan recently said that Banten had an adequate supply of subsidized fertilizers.
Special Updates Jan 12, 2025 | 7:52 am

Chinese Economist: Indonesia’s Global Influence to Grow with BRICS Membership

Chinese economist Song Qinghui predicts Indonesia’s economy and global influence will grow significantly following its BRICS membership.
Business Jan 11, 2025 | 3:55 pm

Japan to Support Indonesia’s Free Meal Program and Maritime Security Efforts

Indonesia and Japan boost ties with plans to work on food security, energy, free meals, defense, and tech transfer.
News Jan 11, 2025 | 3:31 pm

Greenland Leader: We Don’t Want to Be Americans, Despite Trump’s Interest in Territory

Greenland's prime minister rejects the idea of becoming part of the U.S., despite President-elect Donald Trump’s comments.
News Jan 11, 2025 | 2:23 pm

No HMPV Cases in Bali Yet, Authorities Remain Vigilant

Bali authorities are monitoring the potential spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) from China and Malaysia.
Lifestyle Jan 11, 2025 | 2:16 pm

President Prabowo Welcomes Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba for State Visit in Bogor

President Prabowo Subianto hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Bogor Presidential Palace.
News Jan 11, 2025 | 1:41 pm

CLSA Forecasts Bank Mandiri to Overtake BRI as Indonesia’s Most Profitable Bank in 2025

Bank Mandiri (IDX: BMRI) is projected to become Indonesia’s most profitable bank by 2025, surpassing Bank Rakyat Indonesia (IDX: BBRI).
Business Jan 11, 2025 | 11:02 am

Protests Erupt as Maduro Claims New Term as Venezuelan President

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a new term amid widespread protests and international backlash over disputed elections.
News Jan 11, 2025 | 10:47 am

Indonesia to Pursue Fairer International Trade

Indonesia is seeking a fairer international trade to boost growth to 8 percent.
Business Jan 10, 2025 | 9:53 pm

Review: Lee Seung-gi’s ‘About Family’ is A Gift That Keeps on Giving

Lee Seung-gi's "About Family" will make you laugh, cry, and be in awe at the many unexpected twists that the movie offers.
Lifestyle Jan 10, 2025 | 9:34 pm

Indonesia to Impose Sugary Drink Tax in July 2025 to Tackle Diabetes Surge

Indonesia will implement an excise tax on sugary packaged beverages starting July 2025, aiming to curb excessive sugar consumption.
Lifestyle Jan 10, 2025 | 9:28 pm

Ismaya Live Confirms DWP 2025 Will Go Ahead Despite Last Year's Police Extortion Scandal

Despite the recent police extortion case at Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2024, organizers confirm DWP 2025 will take place as planned.
Lifestyle Jan 10, 2025 | 8:21 pm