Global Impacts
Global Impacts: How international events—economic, political, or environmental—resonate within the Balinese context.
A Journalist’s Tears in Aceh Flood Zone Reveal the Hidden Cost of a Prolonged Disaster
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia — In a raw and unscripted moment that has resonated across social media, CNN Indonesia field producer Irine...
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Bali Court Sentences Australian Man to 12 Years in Cocaine Smuggling Case
DENPASAR, Bali — An Indonesian court has sentenced an Australian citizen to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Bali,...
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Romania Reports First Leprosy Cases in Over Four Decades, Involving Indonesian Nationals
CLUJ, Romania — Romanian health authorities have confirmed the country’s first cases of leprosy in more than 40 years, according to...
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Bali Secondhand Clothing Smuggling Ring Busted in $22 Million Money Laundering Case
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian police have uncovered a sprawling money laundering operation in Bali that allegedly funneled millions of dollars...
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After the Viral Messi Statue, India Sparks Another Sensation as Official “Makes” Lionel Messi Chase the Ball
INDIA — Just days after India went viral for unveiling a Lionel Messi statue many joked resembled Cristiano Ronaldo, the...
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Bali Wildlife Trafficking Route Exposed: Egyptian Arrested at Jakarta Airport with Protected Reptiles
JAKARTA – A major Bali wildlife trafficking route has been disrupted, following the arrest of an Egyptian national at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with...
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When a Messi Statue in India Looks Like Ronaldo: The Giant Tribute That Confused the Internet
A Statue Meant to Honor, Not to Confuse A 70-foot Messi statue in India now towers over Lake Town in...
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Sacred Spaces, Profaned: How Bali’s Temple Zones Became Targets for the Global Porn Industry
Footage filmed near temple compounds reveals a growing disregard for Bali’s spiritual landscape. Early evidence surfaced in August 2025 —...
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Bali’s Sacred Edges: When the Global Adult Industry Exploits Paradise
Exclusive investigation uncovers raw footage filmed near temple sites, as insiders confirm Bali’s growing role in “porn tourism” — and...
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Japanese Tourist Steals in Bali: Viral Shoplifting Incident Sparks National Shame & Safety Debate
Japanese Tourist Steals in Bali - A viral CCTV clip shows four Japanese tourists shoplifting in Bali, sparking condemnation abroad...
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Popular News
“Not Remorseful”: Deported Creator Vows to Return to Bali for 2026 Schoolies Season
“It’s a Lie”: Bonnie Blue Claims Bali Ban is 6 Months, Not 10 Years
Russian Influencer’s Bali Snatching Ordeal Goes Viral, Prompting Safety Concerns in Canggu
Video Goes Viral After Russian National Targeted in Daylight Snatch Attempt in Canggu
Finding Peace Under the Balinese Sun: A Christmas Reflection for the Far From Home
