Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
How to Clean Your Yoga Mat in Bali’s Humid Climate—And Why It Matters More Than You Think
BADUNG, Bali — In Bali, a yoga mat rarely stays in one place. It moves—from polished studio floors to beachfront...
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She Never Said It—But Millions Believed It: Inside the Hoax That Pulled Mulan Jameela Into a Viral Storm
JAKARTA — It began, as many digital crises do, with something small and easily overlooked. A photo. A sentence. A...
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Bali Says It Remains Safe. A Rise in Foreign-Linked Crime Is Raising New Questions
BADUNG, Bali — In the first three months of 2026, a series of high-profile cases involving foreign nationals has unfolded...
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A Dead Dolphin on Bali’s Shore—and the Questions No One Could Answer
JEMBRANA, Bali — A protected dolphin was found lifeless in shallow waters off Bali’s west coast this week, its body...
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Bali Immigration Services to Remain Fully Operational Despite Work-From-Anywhere Policy, Officials Say
BADUNG, Bali — Bali’s immigration authorities have moved to reassure travelers and expatriates that services will continue without disruption, even...
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As Neighbors Face Fuel Crises, Indonesia’s Finance Minister Warns: “We Must Be Ready”
JAKARTA — Across Southeast Asia, the effects of the Middle East conflict are becoming impossible to ignore. The Philippines has declared...
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A Mob Attack in Kuta: What We Know After the Arrests
KUTA, Bali — A late-night traffic incident that spiraled into a violent mob attack has taken a new turn, with police...
Read moreDetailsA Minor Collision, a Mob, and a Warning: What Happened on Kuta’s Streets
KUTA, Bali — It began with a minor accident. A car sideswiped a taxi. The driver did not stop immediately. Within...
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Komodo National Park Ranked Among the World’s Most Beautiful Places—But Its Future May Depend on What Happens Next
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Few places on Earth feel as raw, as ancient, and as visually striking as Komodo National...
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Bali’s Biggest Landfill Is Closing. What Comes Next Will Define the Island’s Future.
DENPASAR, Bali — For years, the Suwung landfill has been a stain on Bali’s environmental record—a towering mound of waste on...
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Popular News
Can You Extend Your Indonesia Visa on Arrival Without Ever Setting Foot in an Immigration Office? The Short Answer: Not Anymore.
Hiking vs. Trekking: What’s the Real Difference, and Which One Is That Mount Batur Sunrise Climb Everyone’s Talking About?
Colombian Man Jailed for Smuggling 3.4 Kilograms of Cocaine Into Bali After €5,000 Courier Deal
Bali Seized Nearly 19 Kilograms of Drugs in Just Six Months. Officials Say the Island Remains One of Indonesia’s Biggest Smuggling Gateways
Bali Wants Tourists to Eat More Local Food. Here’s Why Farmers Could Be the Biggest Winners
