Global Impacts
Global Impacts: How international events—economic, political, or environmental—resonate within the Balinese context.
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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Inside the Bonnie Blue Case: Signs a Hidden Adult-Content Network Has Operated in Bali for Years
The recent arrest of British adult-film performer Bonnie Blue (27) and 17 others at a villa in Pererenan, Canggu, sent...
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Bonnie Blue Video: Footage From Bali That Went Viral Before Her Arrest
In the days before her arrest in Bali, several Bonnie Blue video clips circulated widely on social media, giving a...
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