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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.

A screenshot from a viral social media video showing a man being subjected to mob justice in Tabanan, Bali.

Bali Law

Man Beaten to Death by Mob in Bali After Being Caught Allegedly Stealing a Fighting Rooster

A 31-year-old man's prized fighting rooster went missing in the middle of the night. By dawn, the man accused of...

Photo: A running community for expatriates in Canggu, Bali, that has gone viral. (Screenshot from Instagram @entourage.bali)

Editorial

Bali’s Real Scandal Isn’t a Rejected Runner. It’s Everything Nobody Checked Before That Screenshot Went Viral.

For a few days this week, Indonesia seemed to unite around a single image: a screenshot showing a 23-year-old Indonesian...

A screenshot of a running event that went viral on social media following allegations of discrimination against Indonesian citizens.

Bali News

Bali Running Club Scandal Reignites National Debate Over Long-Term Foreign Residents

The fallout from the Entourage Bali running club controversy has expanded well beyond one community's apology, prompting a member of...

A dolphin was found dead after washing ashore at Soka Beach, West Selemadeg District, Tabanan, Bali, on Saturday (July 25, 2026). (Photo: Courtesy)

Bali News

100-Kilogram Dolphin Found Dead on Bali’s Soka Beach After Rough Seas

A dolphin weighing approximately 100 kilograms was found dead on the shores of Soka Beach in Tabanan, Bali, on Saturday...

Photo of Gewayantana Airport, Larantuka (Credit: Simon Pitchforth)

National (Indonesia)

Wings Air Suspends Kupang-Larantuka Flights for a Week as Mount Lewotobi Erupts

Wings Air has canceled all flights between Kupang and Gewayantana Airport in Larantuka for a full week due to the...

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)

After 11 Days, Bodies of Chinese Honeymoon Couple Finally Leave Labuan Bajo for Home

The bodies of two Chinese tourists have finally departed Labuan Bajo, 11 days after their deaths, bringing a prolonged and...

The Denpasar Immigration Detention Center deported an Italian national, identified by the initials JF, following his involvement in an assault on a local resident and for overstaying his visa in Bali. (Photo: Denpasar Immigration Detention Center)

Policy & Visa

Italian Man Deported From Bali After Assault Conviction and Three-Year Visa Overstay

Immigration officials say the Italian national could be barred from returning to Indonesia for up to 10 years after serving...

Photo: The Bali Silent Disco running event, which was allegedly discriminatory against locals. (Instagram entourage.bali)

Bali News

Dutch Organizers of Controversial Bali Running Event Leave Indonesia as Immigration Tightens Investigation

Authorities say the two men have been blacklisted from returning, while police and immigration expand their investigation into the event...

Bali Tourism

Two Dutch Nationals Blacklisted From Indonesia After Organizing Bali Running Event Accused of Discriminating Against Indonesians

Indonesia's immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals identified as organizers of a Canggu running event that sparked national outrage...

Photo: A foreign national went viral for urinating in front of a resident's home in Uluwatu, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung.

Bali Tourism

Drunk Tourist Filmed Urinating Outside Bali Home, Renewing Debate Over Visitor Behavior