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Pakistan Takes U-Turn On Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan; PM Shehbaz Backs Deal After Minister's Criticism
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Pakistan has backtracked on its position regarding US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, following an initial critique by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Indonesian official calls for collaboration to empower disabled
Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian official has called for stronger collaboration among government, private sector, and communities to better empower people with disabilities. Speaking at the opening of the Special Kids Expo (SPEKIX) 2025 in Jakarta...
Indonesia freezes TikTok’s operating license for 'incomplete data' on livestream function during protests
Indonesia on Friday froze TikTok's operation license over its non-compliance with the country's regulation requirements by not providing adequate data on its livestream activities during the recent protests. "This step reflects the government's...

Indonesia Ensures No TikTok Access Restriction for Citizens Despite Suspension
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) ensures that the Indonesian public can still use TikTok services despite the temporary suspension of its Electronic System Provider (PSE) certificate on Friday, October 3,...

Indonesia's DPR Faces Lawsuit Over Lifelong Pension Benefits
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Two plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court seeking to remove members of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the list of pension recipients under Law Number 12 of 1980 on the Financial Rights...

Indonesian authorities may give death penalty to basketball player Jarred Shaw for possessing marijuana-laced gummies.
October 3rd 2025. Jarred Shaw, a talented American basketball player, finds himself in a dire situation. He is currently facing a potential death penalty in Indonesia for a crime he claims he did not commit. What was his alleged crime? Well, it...

Indonesia ensures safety, empowerment for relocated transmigrants
Bantul, Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding and empowering former transmigrants relocated to Karangtengah, Bantul, Yogyakarta, following past social conflicts in Aceh, Central Kalimantan, and...

Pakistan’s flip-flop on Trump's Gaza peace plan: PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks US president after minister backtracks
Pakistan appears to have made a sharp U-turn on US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. First foreign minister Ishaq Dar said it diverged from what Muslim-majority nations had originally put forward, then Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed...

Indonesia suspends TikTok license
Indonesia's government has suspended the operating licence of video-sharing app TikTok because the platform refused to share data about recent anti-government protests, the ministry of communication and digital affairs has said. The ministry said...

Indonesia Suspends TikTok’s License Over Data Compliance Issues
JAKARTA – Indonesia has suspended TikTok’s registration to provide electronic systems after the company failed to submit complete data related to its live stream feature, a government official said on Friday. The move could potentially restrict...

Texas basketball player could be executed in Indonesia for cannabis edibles
Jarred Shaw (Dallas, 35) is a 6-foot-11 forward-center who played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2009–11) and the Utah State Aggies (2012–14). He went on to make a living as a professional player, though it was one of those...

Minister urges vigilance to prevent Hajj fund misuse
Malang, East Java (ANTARA) - Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf has called on all officials within the ministry to work collectively to prevent any misuse of Hajj funds. “I strongly urge everyone at the Ministry of Hajj to ensure...

Poltekkes Maluku vital for equal healthcare: Indonesian minister
Ambon, Maluku (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Health emphasized the role of the Health Polytechnic (Poltekkes) in Maluku in supporting equitable healthcare services, particularly in the frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped (3T) regions....

National Journalist Association vital for RI, minister says
Solo (ANTARA) - Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid stressed the vital role of the National Journalist Association (PWI) for Indonesia's press at PWI's management board inauguration in Surakarta, Central Java, Saturday. "PWI...

Emirates Celebrates 10 Years of Service at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Emirates celebrated 10 years of world-class service at Orlando International Airport (MCO), connecting Florida to the world. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and a key facilitator of vital trade links, is celebrating a decade of...

Viral Aura Farming Boat Kid Rayyan Arkan Dikha Performs His Moves At Indonesian MotoGP 2025 (Watch Video)
The Indonesian MotoGP 2025 which is part of the MotoGP World Championship, is taking on October 04, 2025. The event is taking place at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Mandalika. Ahead of the race, viral aura farming boat kid...

Jakarta International C'ship: Bhullar Storms Into Contention In Indonesia With Second-Round 65
(MENAFN- IANS) Jakarta (Indonesia), Oct 3 (IANS) India's Gaganjeet Bhullar is a serial winner in Indonesia, and he continued his strong form with a solid five-under-par second round of 65 at the Jakarta International Championship, to move into T2...

Indonesian School Collapses Ambulances Wait As Search For Trapped Students Continues
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) More than 10 ambulances lined up near a collapsed Islamic school building in Indonesia's East Java province on Friday as rescuers continued their search for nearly 60 students still trapped under the rubble, a Reuters...

Indonesia nears rice self-sufficiency amid production surge
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed his optimism that Indonesia is on the verge of achieving rice self-sufficiency, citing a surge in production that strengthens national food sovereignty. “God willing, within...

Latest Update: Indonesia School Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to 14
INDONESIA – As of Friday, the death toll from the Indonesian school building collapse had risen to 14, as rescue teams battled to rescue dozens of students trapped under the rubble. The number of victims recorded is 167, of which 104 have been...