Bali Update

BALI, Indonesia — Visitors planning to explore Bali on Wednesday, July 1, can expect generally cloudy conditions across the island,...

A river of devotion flows through a Balinese village as women carry elaborate gebogan offerings during Galungan, one of Bali's most sacred celebrations honoring the triumph of good over evil.

Bali Tourism

Bali Drops to No. 3 on Best Islands in Asia-Pacific 2026 List. Here’s What Changed

BALI, Indonesia — Bali is no longer the highest-ranked island in Asia-Pacific, according to the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards...

Photo of Ukrainian citizen who was the victim of kidnapping and murder in Bali (IST)

Bali Law

Interpol Red Notice Issued for Six Foreign Nationals in Bali Kidnapping and Murder Case

DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian authorities have escalated the international manhunt for six foreign nationals accused in one of Bali's most...

A fight between two foreigners in the parking lot at Batu Bolong Beach, Canggu Village, North Kuta, Badung, on Monday (June 29, 2026).

Viral Fight Between Foreign Tourists in Bali’s Canggu Raises Fresh Questions About Late-Night Behavior

BADUNG, Bali — A late-night fight involving several foreign tourists in Canggu, one of Bali's busiest nightlife and surf destinations,...

Investigators from the West Manggarai Police Criminal Investigation Unit with Kristoforus Aman—alias Itok Aman—a suspect in a case involving fraud and the misappropriation of funds belonging to foreign tourists, at the West Manggarai Police headquarters.

National (Indonesia)

Travel Agency Owner Accused of Defrauding Foreign Tourists Released After Full Refund in Indonesia’s Komodo Gateway

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The owner of a travel agency accused of defrauding a group of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia's...

Photo: Evacuation of an injured hiker on Mount Rinjani by a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team, Tuesday (June 30, 2026)

National (Indonesia)

Injured Hiker Rescued from Mount Rinjani as Emergency Teams Highlight Safety on Indonesia’s Iconic Trek

LOMBOK, Indonesia — A 22-year-old Indonesian hiker has been safely rescued after suffering a leg injury while descending Mount Rinjani,...

A screenshot of the viral video of a New Zealand tourist being mugged at the Tuban Underpass in Kuta, Bali. (Photo: Special Doc.)

New Zealand Tourist’s iPhone Snatched While Using Google Maps in Bali, Police Arrest Repeat Offender

KUTA, Bali — A New Zealand tourist who was using Google Maps while riding through one of Bali's busiest roads...

A Stark Warning from Paradise: International Cannabis Seed Purchase Leads to Arrest in Bali

American Tourist Faces Up to 12 Years in Prison After Allegedly Bringing Cannabis Into Bali

DENPASAR, Bali — An American tourist is facing up to 12 years in prison after Indonesian prosecutors accused her of...

Illustration of someone playing online gambling on a laptop.

Global Impacts

Inside Bali’s Villa Gambling Bust: 35 Indian Nationals Face Trial Over Alleged International Betting Operation

DENPASAR, Bali — Thirty-five Indian nationals have gone on trial in Indonesia after prosecutors alleged they operated an international online...

Officials transport the body of a Danish tourist, identified by the initials AKL (42), who died after snorkeling in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, on Monday (June 29, 2026). (Klungkung Police)

Danish Tourist Dies After Snorkeling Trip Near Bali’s Nusa Penida