Global Impacts
Global Impacts: How international events—economic, political, or environmental—resonate within the Balinese context.
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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A 5‑Hour Struggle: Python Swallows 2‑Meter Crocodile in Rare Sighting
AUSTRALIA — A wildlife photographer has captured a grueling five‑hour standoff in which a massive python slowly consumed a 2‑meter crocodile—an...
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Fuel Prices Are Surging Across Southeast Asia—Indonesia Is the Exception. Here’s Why It Matters for Bali
JAKARTA — As fuel prices climb across Southeast Asia, a regional pattern is becoming clear: higher global oil costs are...
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She Fought Katy Perry for 17 Years—and Won. A Critical Lesson for Bali Business Owners
BADUNG, Bali — For many entrepreneurs in Bali, building a brand begins with a name, a logo, and a vision....
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Bali’s Tourism Faces a New Risk: How Middle East Airspace Disruptions Are Raising Flight Costs and Reshaping Travel
BADUNG, Bali — Bali’s tourism recovery has been gaining momentum. Hotels are filling, villas are booking, and long-haul travelers are...
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The Celibacy Debate: A Belgian Bishop’s Proposal Meets a Reality Check in Bali
BALI, Indonesia — A proposal by a Belgian bishop to consider ordaining married men has reignited one of the Catholic...
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Indonesia’s Airports Are Rising in Global Rankings. Here’s Why It Matters for Bali Travelers
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s main international gateways are quietly climbing the global aviation rankings—and for travelers heading to Bali, the impact...
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Jensen Huang’s Trillion-Dollar Vision: When Self-Driving Cars Come for Bali’s Drivers
As autonomous vehicle technology advances globally, questions grow about its long-term impact on tourism-driven economies BADUNG, Bali — When Jensen...
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Popular News
Video Viral in Bali: Russian National Accused of Assault and Property Damage After Noise Dispute With Neighbor
Garuda Indonesia Plans Ticket Price Increase of Up to 13% Following Government Policy
Drug Parcel from Malaysia Leads to Arrest of Chinese National in Bali
Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Bali and Deported: What It Signals for Security on the Island
Tornado-Like Winds Damage Homes in Bali’s Tabanan Regency
