National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
VIDEO: “God, Are We Sinking?” Passenger Vessel Battles Monster Waves Near Komodo
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK, Indonesia — A routine night journey through East Nusa Tenggara’s waters turned into a desperate fight for survival...
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Who Bears the Cost?” A Cardinal’s Christmas Condemnation of Indonesia’s Environmental Injustice
DENPASAR, Bali — In a Christmas Day homily that resonated far beyond the walls of Jakarta Cathedral, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo issued...
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After 29-Day Search, Body of 12-Year-Old Victim Found in Sibolga Landslide Debris
MEDAN, North Sumatra — In a somber conclusion to a prolonged search, rescue teams in Sibolga, North Sumatra, have recovered the...
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Indonesia Vs Bonnie Blue: Embassy Files Complaint in London Over Flag Disrespect
LONDON — The Indonesian Embassy in London has lodged an official complaint with British authorities following the circulation of a viral...
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Bali Waste Crisis Averted — For Now: Suwung Landfill Gets Two-Month Lifeline
DENPASAR, Bali — In a significant administrative shift, the central government in Jakarta has granted Bali a crucial extension to resolve...
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From Bali to London: How Bonnie Blue Turned Deportation Into a Diplomatic Provocation
LONDON — Just weeks after her high-profile deportation from Bali for immigration violations, British content creator Bonnie Blue has reignited...
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Dawn Firefight in Komodo Park: Rangers Sink Poacher Vessel in Dramatic Confrontation
LABUAN BAJO, NTT — In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Indonesian authorities engaged in a firefight with a gang of suspected poachers...
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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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Scandal Deepens: KPK Uncovers $13 Million Corruption Case in Workplace Safety Certification
JAKARTA — Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Thursday a staggering escalation in a high-profile graft scandal, alleging that a...
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Beyond Tourist Visas: Indonesia’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Foreign Workers and Overstayers
JAKARTA — In a sweeping three-day nationwide operation, Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration apprehended 220 foreign nationals for suspected immigration violations,...
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