Bali Update

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)

Bali News

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

NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A 42-year-old Danish tourist has died after returning from a snorkeling excursion in the waters off...

Bali Update

Beyond Semana Santa: The Beach That Locals Don’t Want You to Miss in Larantuka

LARANTUKA, East Flores — Mention Larantuka to most international travelers and one event immediately comes to mind: Semana Santa, the...

Officers recover a body found in the middle of Sangyang Forest, Banjar Dinas Gunung Sari Umakayu, Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, Bali, on Sunday (June 25, 2026). (Tabanan Police.)

Bali Update

Mystery Deepens After Decomposed Body Found Near Bali’s UNESCO-Listed Jatiluwih Landscape

TABANAN, Bali — Police in Bali are investigating the discovery of a decomposed man's body in a forest near Jatiluwih,...

Illustration of bribery. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues its efforts to thoroughly investigate the alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Immigration. Currently, the anti-graft agency's investigation team is pursuing the mastermind behind the immigration officers suspected of extortion during the processing of various residence permit documents for foreign nationals.

Policy & Visa

Why Some Bali Visa Applications Were Left ‘Hanging’: Investigators Uncover Alleged Extortion Scheme Inside Immigration Offices

DENPASAR, Bali — For years, foreign residents in Bali have shared remarkably similar stories: residence permits that stalled without explanation,...

A video screenshot capturing the moment a foreign woman was mugged and fell to the ground in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, on Sunday (June 28, 2026) night.

Viral Video

Caught on Camera: Viral Snatch Theft in Bali Prompts Police Appeal to Foreign Visitor

BADUNG, Bali – A shocking CCTV video showing a woman believed to be a foreign visitor being targeted in a...

CCTV footage, airport surveillance, and police officers handling evidence in the investigation involving an Australian suspect arrested in Thailand after a teenager's body was found in a suitcase.

Global Impacts

Why Thailand’s Latest Tourist Crime Is a Wake-Up Call for Every Global Travel Destination

June 28, 2026

Thailand - Every year, millions of travelers choose destinations like Thailand and Bali for the same reasons: tropical beaches, vibrant...

Bali News

One Wrong Turn, One Long Night: Three Workers Rescued After Rising Tide Traps Them Beneath Bali’s Uluwatu Cliffs

June 28, 2026

PECATU, Bali – What began as an ordinary walk along Bali's spectacular southern coastline turned into a terrifying overnight ordeal...

Two people wearing gas masks embrace each other, symbolizing emotional manipulation, toxic relationships, and hidden psychological control.

Expert Opinion

The Most Dangerous Lesson Schools Never Teach: How to Recognize Manipulation

June 28, 2026

By Vera SilliaProfessional Hypnotherapist & Smart Feminism Activist A recent case involving an Indonesian public figure has once again ignited...

View of the Chinese skyscraper struck by a plane. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Global Impacts

How Did a Small Plane Reach Beijing’s Most Restricted Airspace? Crash Into China’s Tallest Skyscraper Raises Questions