Global Impacts
Global Impacts: How international events—economic, political, or environmental—resonate within the Balinese context.
As Neighbors Face Fuel Crises, Indonesia’s Finance Minister Warns: “We Must Be Ready”
JAKARTA — Across Southeast Asia, the effects of the Middle East conflict are becoming impossible to ignore. The Philippines has declared...
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Komodo National Park Ranked Among the World’s Most Beautiful Places—But Its Future May Depend on What Happens Next
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Few places on Earth feel as raw, as ancient, and as visually striking as Komodo National...
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The Ripple Effect: How a War Far Away Is Emptying Bali’s Most Iconic Temple
BEDUGUL, Bali — On a typical day, the mist-shrouded waters of Lake Beratan would be lined with visitors from around the...
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Bali Expands Australian Connections: New Direct Flights Link the Island to Avalon and Sunshine Coast
BADUNG, Bali — Bali’s gateway to the world has grown by two more routes, with direct flights now connecting the island...
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377 Flights Canceled, 50,000 Passengers Affected: How the Middle East Conflict Is Reaching Indonesia’s Shores
GIANYAR,BALI— The escalating conflict in the Middle East has begun to leave a visible mark on Indonesia’s tourism industry. According...
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As Southeast Asia Faces Fuel Pressures, Indonesia Says Supply Is Stable—For Now
JAKARTA — Energy shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across Southeast Asia, straining fuel...
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AI-Powered Love Scams Are Spreading Across Southeast Asia—And They’re Getting Harder to Detect
BALI — The voice sounds calm. The face looks real. The connection feels personal. It begins, as many online relationships...
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A Fuel Squeeze in the Philippines Is Raising a Bigger Question: How Exposed Is Bali’s Air Travel?
MANILA — Tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Southeast Asia’s aviation sector, and in the Philippines,...
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From Viral Post to Police Cell: Swiss Tourist Detained in Bali Over Nyepi Insult Case
BADUNG, Bali — A Swiss national who sparked widespread outrage after posting a profanity-laced message about Nyepi, Bali’s sacred Day...
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Leonid Radvinsky, the Elusive Billionaire Behind OnlyFans, Dies at 43
LONDON — Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born entrepreneur who turned OnlyFans from a little-known startup into one of the most profitable—and...
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