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July 29, 2026

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The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.

Presiden China Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Global Impacts

Xi Jinping Sends Personal Message to Indonesia’s Prabowo, Praises Country’s Role in New Global AI Alliance

Over dinner with Indonesian officials in Shanghai this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a warm personal message for Indonesian...

iPhone 12 Pro updating to iOS 16 Beta (Photo by Azamat E on Unsplash)

Tech

iOS 27 Public Beta Is Here: 5 Things Every iPhone User in Bali Should Do After Updating

If you're one of the many expats, digital nomads, or long-term travelers in Bali who just installed Apple's iOS 27...

Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a Chinese tourist who drowned while snorkeling in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

National (Indonesia)

Bodies of Two Chinese Tourists Who Drowned Snorkeling Remain at Komodo Hospital as Family Awaits Visa

The bodies of two Chinese tourists who died while snorkeling remain in the mortuary at Komodo Regional General Hospital (RSUD)...

Tech

Does Fast Charging Damage Batteries? What Bali’s Heat Means for Your Devices

Does fast charging damage battery ? - If you've ever grabbed your phone off a fast charger in Canggu, felt...

Bali villa style home decor featuring natural wood furniture, rattan chairs, tropical plants, and warm minimalist interior design inspired by Ubud villas.

How & Tips

7 Ways to Give Your Home a Bali Villa Feel in Any Space

Bali villa style home decor - There's a reason people fall in love with the feeling of a Bali villa...

Photo: A crocodile appeared at several locations in the waters of Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Friday (July 17, 2026). (Courtesy)

National (Indonesia)

Crocodile Sighted in Komodo National Park Waters, Authorities Urge Tourists to Stay Out of the Water

A crocodile was spotted swimming at several locations within the waters of Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East...

Photo: Screenshot of the *Somerdive* phinisi boat on fire in the waters off Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, early Tuesday morning (July 14, 2026).

Bali Law

Why Turkish Driver Wasn’t Immediately Detained After Seven-Vehicle Rampage in Badung, Police Explain

Badung Police's Traffic Unit (Satlantas) has explained why investigators did not immediately detain Turkish national OSA, 49, following the multi-vehicle...

Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Dudung Abdurachman received a group comprising traditional palace elders (*penglingsir*) and community leaders from Buleleng, Bali, at the KSP Office in Jakarta on Friday (July 17, 2026). (KSP Office)

National (Indonesia)

Bali’s Royal Families Travel to Jakarta to Demand Prabowo Deliver on Long-Promised North Bali Airport

Representatives of Bali's royal families and Buleleng community leaders traveled to Jakarta on Friday, July 17, 2026, to press President...

Photo: A Singaporean national identified by the initials MZ was arrested by the Denpasar City Police for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, identified as AS (26), at a boarding house in Pedungan Village, Denpasar. (Screenshot from the @polrestadenpasar Instagram video)

Bali Law

8 Key Facts About the Singaporean Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend and Hiding Her Body for Five Days in Bali

A Singaporean national identified by his initials MZ, 26, was arrested by Denpasar Police after allegedly killing his girlfriend, identified...

Photo: Denpasar BPBD personnel evacuating an elderly Australian found dead in the bathroom of a villa in the Sanur area, Thursday (July 16, 2026). (Courtesy of South Denpasar Sector Police)

Bali Update

Elderly Australian Tourist Found Dead in Bathroom of Sanur Villa, Suspected Natural Causes