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Indonesia's central bank delivers surprise rate hike to anchor rupiah: Indonesia's central bank delivered a surprise rate hike on Wednesday, stepping up efforts ...
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Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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Chinese Nickel Billionaire Boosts Australian Miner in Indonesia: A little-known Australian company is becoming the Western face of a Chinese nickel behemoth.
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'US military aid for Ukraine shows country will not become second Afghanistan,' says Zelensky
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How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023: Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting ...
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Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says: Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would look at options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce ...
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Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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Indonesia extends closure of airport in Manado due to volcanic ash: Indonesia has extended the closure of the main international airport in North Sulawesi due to ...
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Apple might start making iPhones in Indonesia, CEO Tim Cook says: Apple's chief executive met with Indonesia's president as the company continues a manufacturing ...
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Indonesia purchases two patrol boats from Italy for $1.25b - Politics - The Jakarta Post
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Axiata, Sinar Mas closer to $3.5 billion telco merger in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports
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Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites
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German watchdog approves Novo's acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals: The German cartel office has approved a deal by Denmark's Novo Nordisk to purchase ...
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Are Human Rights Universal?: More and more, the universality of human rights is being challenged. But groups such as the Taliban, who claim to stand for specific ...
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Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation : Russia said on Sunday that US lawmakers’ approval of $60.84 billion more in support for ...
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Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan: Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the ...
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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban: Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-the-taliban/
A sticky bomb explodes in Kabul, killing 1 and wounding 3 in a mostly Shiite Hazara neighbourhood
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New video puts Pentagon account of 2021 Kabul airport attack under cloud: Report: The United States said in a recent review that a 2021 suicide bombing in Kabul ...
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Indonesia's trade surplus seen widening in March as imports ease: Reuters poll: Indonesia's trade surplus is estimated to have widened in March as imports were ...
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Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
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The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade: Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily ...
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Blast claimed by ISIS kills one in Afghan capital : One person was killed and three others wounded by an explosion in Kabul on Saturday evening ...
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
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Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
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Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban for nearly two years
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Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
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Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
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Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters
- Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.
- Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.
- The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.
- An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.
New evidence challenges Pentagon’s account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan
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Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?: The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the relationship with the country's partners in ...
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Indonesia poised to lead booming halal cosmetics market - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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The government-in-waiting and a reckoning on Indonesia’s foreign policy - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan: Some 20 of the nation's 34 provinces were lashed by the heavy rains
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Asian emerging market currencies come under pressure from strong dollar: Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls to record and Korean won ...
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Flooding after heavy rainfall: At least 100 dead in storms in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Indonesian rupiah at 4-year low against US dollar: Boon for its workers overseas, but could hurt country’s competitiveness
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-rupiah-us-dollar-exchange-rate-weaken-currency-impact-4277841
Radiant paths: Kartini’s light in the energy sector - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm: TOKYO -- Countries across the globe are becoming increasingly wary of the growing ...
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Paid articlePaid Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region: This article is to mark Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote protection of ...
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PM Lee to meet Indonesia President Jokowi in Bogor for leaders’ retreat on Apr 29
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Biden’s 3 Most Politically Incompetent Mistakes as President: If Trump wins back the White House, Biden’s presidency will be remembered for inflation ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits: The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan ...
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How lightning illuminated Indonesia’s Ruang volcanic eruption: Data shows the thousands of lightning strikes that accompanied the volcanic eruption.
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Torrential Rains Kill at Least 100 People Across Pakistan and Afghanistan: Heavy rains and lightning in Pakistan have killed at least 50 people ...
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Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region: This article is to mark Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote protection of ...
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Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS operative freed from prison by the Taliban: The Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS militant who had been held in an Afghanistan ...
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White House declines Comer testimony invite, declaring impeachment investigation ‘over’
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In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Lashes out at Critics in the International Community
thediplomat.com/2024/04/in-eid-message-taliban-leader-lashes-out-at-critics-in-the-international-community/
Opinion | The Taliban Have Restored Barbarism to Afghanistan: They’re stoning women for adultery and threatening the security of neighboring states.
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Canberra scientists using DNA to fight trafficked parrot trade: You may be familiar with the use of DNA technology for catching criminals and solving crimes ...
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TikTok, under fire elsewhere, sees spike in Vietnam e-commerce: HO CHI MINH CITY -- TikTok Vietnam said the number of merchants on its app tripled last year ...
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Ramadan boosts consumer confidence, retail sales - Economy - The Jakarta Post: Ramadan boosts consumer confidence, retail sales - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia commits to establishing diplomatic ties with Israel for first time in history
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Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Seizing the opportunity for solar panel manufacturing - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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Rescuing artists from the Taliban: BANGKOK -- On the day the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in August 2021 Shataakshi Verma fled the country ...
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The Azadi Briefing: Taliban Deals Another Blow To Afghan Media: Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan ...
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5* Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali in Bali, Indonesia for only $29 USD per night
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Trough to bring islandwide rainfall: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A trough is expected to bring showers to most parishes across the island on Sunday ...
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Sydney, Australia to Bali, Indonesia for only $498 AUD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Sydney, Australia to Bali, Indonesia for only $498 AUD roundtrip.
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Geopolitical strife and commodity volatility: Inflation impact? - Companies - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Indonesia denies claims of normalising ties with Israel for OECD membership: Both countries have reportedly engaged in secret talks over the past three months to ...
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Gunmen kill 9 men after abduction in southwest Pakistan, say police: Gunmen shot and killed nine men after abducting them from a bus in a troubled province in ...
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Quick Glance: Armed gunmen kill 11 people in southwest Pakistan
- Armed individuals abducted and killed nine people in Baluchistan.
- The attackers also fired on another vehicle.
- Victims were from Punjab province, some were migrants heading to Europe.
- Government condemns the attack and promises punishment for the perpetrators.
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4* Sintesa Peninsula Hotel in Manado, Indonesia for only $23 USD per night: Stay at the 4* Sintesa Peninsula Hotel in Manado, Indonesia for only $23 USD per ...
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Sheehy apologized and asked for leniency after alleged 2015 gun incident: The Montana GOP Senate candidate now says he lied about accidentally shooting himself ...
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Pentagon Reviews Events Before Attack That Killed 13 U.S. Troops in Kabul: A team conducted new interviews to address lingering questions about the bombing in ...
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In an unsettled world, important for Singapore to double down on ties with its neighbours: Vivian
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Apple to 'look at' Indonesia manufacturing, Tim Cook tells Jokowi: JAKARTA/PALO ALTO, California -- Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone maker will "look ...
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Suspected terrorist motive: Men kidnap and kill bus passengers in Pakistan: An unknown, armed group holds up a bus in Pakistan. The perpetrators drag nine ...
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Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?: Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare ...
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A Virginia family took in a child refugee. Then his brothers came.: When the teenager fled Afghanistan and arrived in the U.S., he was alone ...
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Scoot cancels some flights between Singapore and East Malaysia after eruption of Indonesia's Ruang volcano
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More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters
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