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Indonesia blocks Grok AI over deepfake pornography risks

Jakarta, Jan. 10 -- Indonesia has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok AI over concerns it facilitates non-consensual deepfake pornography, marking a significant escalation in the country's efforts to... Read More


Indonesia ends 15-day search for missing Spaniard in Labuan Bajo

Indonesia, Jan. 10 -- Indonesian authorities have officially concluded a 15-day search operation for the final victim of the KM Putri Sakinah shipwreck in the waters off Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggar... Read More


Indonesia, Turkiye bolster defense ties at 2+2 Dialogue in Ankara

Ankara, Jan. 10 -- Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stated that Indonesia and Turkiye agreed to enhance defense cooperation in various fields during the Indonesia-Turkiye 2+2 Dialogue i... Read More


Ministry sets up emergency kitchens in flood-hit S Sumatra's East OKU

East OKU, S Sumatra, Jan. 9 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs has set up emergency kitchens and distributed logistical aid to flood victims in East Ogan Komering Ulu District, South Sumatra... Read More


Sumbawa STEM-focused Garuda School set for completion by June 2027

Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie, is targeting the completion of the flagship STEM-focused Garuda School in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara,... Read More


BNPB conducts weather modification to cut heavy rain in S. Kalimantan

Indonesia, Jan. 9 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has carried out a weather modification operation (WMO) in South Kalimantan to reduce high-intensity rainfall and minimize flooding t... Read More


Jakarta police halt probe into death of young Indonesian diplomat

Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- Jakarta metropolitan police have halted their investigation into the death of a young Indonesian foreign ministry diplomat, saying they found no evidence of a crime, authorities sai... Read More


Police seize nearly three kg of suspected cocaine in North Sumatra

Medan, N Sumatra, Jan. 9 -- Police in Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra, have arrested two suspects linked to a network trafficking nearly three kilograms of suspected cocaine, authorities said on Thursday.... Read More


KUR interest to be waived in 2026 for MSMEs in disaster-hit Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- The government plans to waive interest on its subsidized microcredit program, People's Business Credit (KUR), for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by disasters ... Read More


Indonesia strengthens child protection units to combat child marriage

Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection is strengthening the role of Family Learning Centers (Puspaga) and Regional Technical Units for Women and Child Protection (... Read More