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17 dead, 80 still missing due to landslide in Indonesia's West Java province

A landslide in Indonesia's West Java Province claimed 17 lives, while 82 remain missing, said BNPB, Indonesia's disaster agency. The landslide triggered by heavy rain hit West Bandung Regency at 2am local time on Saturday, local media reported. The rescue and search operation for the affected is underway.

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Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape

Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out

The Guardian - UK

John Herdman led Canada to a long-awaited World Cup. Can he do the same with Indonesia?

The South Asian nation is among the world’s most populous and is mad for football, but qualifying for the World Cup is a big ask

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Why people with dementia wander – and how families can keep them safe

In June 2025, an elderly woman with dementia went missing in a forested area in Natuna, Indonesia, while tending to her plants. Search and rescue (SAR) teams were deployed to locate her.

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Handy work: Stencil rock paintings found in Indonesia may be world's oldest cave art

Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago.

Euronews

Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy

Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining progress on cutting carbon emissions that contribute to global warming

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King leaves London with no Harry reunion on day of duke’s emotional evidence

Charles attended a reception in support of Indonesian conservation efforts at Lancaster House on Wednesday.

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Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet

Handprints on the walls of Indonesian caves may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back at least 67,800 years

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Humanity’s oldest known cave art has been discovered in Sulawesi

When we think of the world’s oldest art, Europe usually comes to mind, with famous cave paintings in France and Spain often seen as evidence this was the birthplace of symbolic human culture. But new evidence from Indonesia dramatically reshapes this picture.

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Hand shape in Indonesian cave may be world’s oldest known rock art

Archaeologists say stencil painted with ochre in limestone cave on Muna Island was created at least 67,800 years ago

The Guardian - UK

World's oldest known rock art predates modern humans' entrance into Europe — and it was found in an Indonesian cave

The hand stencil is more than 1,000 years older than the previous earliest evidence of rock art.

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King back in London carrying out duties as Harry prepares to enter witness box

The monarch is not expected to meet with his youngest son while the legal proceedings are under way.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk insists ‘Grok should have a moral constitution’ after AI photo scandal

Grok has now been banned in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines

The Independent UK

Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

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Missing hiker found dead on Indonesian mountain after two weeks

Doctors say signs of fracture in left thigh suggest hiker fell to death

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Kindness of strangers: stranded on a tiny Indonesian island, a local took us under her wing

Noticing how out of place we looked, she asked in English if she could help us

The Guardian - UK

‘Still here!’: X’s Grok AI tool accessible in Malaysia and Indonesia despite ban

Experts warn use of VPNs makes it hard to limit access to technology that can create nonconsensual explicit images

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Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane in mountainous region

Indonesian rescuers have recovered wreckage from a missing plane believed to have crashed with 11 people on board

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Search underway as passenger plane with 11 on board goes missing in Indonesia

Multiple search and rescue teams have been deployed

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Why X Suddenly Stopped Grok AI from Undressing Real People

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but it also brings serious challenges. Elon Musk’s AI model Grok recently faced heavy criticism after users misused it to create sexualised images of real people. This sparked global concern about privacy, consent, and online safety. Public outrage and legal scrutiny pushed X to take…

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The hidden power of grief rituals

In Tana Toraja, a mountainous region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, villagers pour massive resources into funeral rituals: lavish feasts, ornate effigies and prized water buffaloes for sacrifice.

Euronews

From bans to probes: Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

Global crackdown: These nations are restricting or speaking out against Grok over non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes

International Business Times

Grok Access Blocked in Indonesia, Malaysia Amid Global Deepfake Safety Concerns

Indonesia and Malaysia suspend Grok AI over non-consensual sexual deepfakes, as global regulators scrutinize xAI's safety failures and content risks.

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI over fake, sexualised images

Country follows Indonesia in restricting access after global outcry over X’s AI tool

The Independent UK

Indonesia and Malaysia block Musk’s Grok over sexualised images

Officials say ban is to ‘protect women, children and the broader public’ from the mass production of AI-generated pornographic content

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