• Friday, 25 April 2025
NEWS

Jakarta Weather Today: Rain Expected in Afternoon to Evening

Jakarta Weather Today: Rain Expected in Afternoon to Evening

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts light rain in several areas of Jakarta from Thursday (24/4) afternoon to evening.

Pope Francis' Funeral to Be Held on April 26th

Pope Francis' Funeral to Be Held on April 26th

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time or 3:00 p.m. WIB at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Pope Francis Dies at 88

Pope Francis Dies at 88

Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 in his residence at Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City.

Russia Set to Expand Bilateral Ties with Indonesia

Russia Set to Expand Bilateral Ties with Indonesia

Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Alexey Gruzdev expressed Russia’s readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Indonesia.

UN: Israel's Attacks Have Caused Gaza's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

UN: Israel's Attacks Have Caused Gaza's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

The UN warned on Monday (4/14) that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “likely the worst” since the start of Israeli military operations 18 months ago.

Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism to Publish Investment Guidelin...

Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism to Publish Investment Guidelin...

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with UN Tourism, plans to launch a guideline focused on green and environmental investment for the tourism.

DPR RI Sets Legislative Focus on 8 Priority Bills

DPR RI Sets Legislative Focus on 8 Priority Bills

Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said the DPR will prioritize eight draft bills (RUU)

Ministry of Trade Seizes Rp15 Billion Worth of Illegal Goods

Ministry of Trade Seizes Rp15 Billion Worth of Illegal Goods

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) has seized Rp15 billion worth of allegedly illegal or non-compliant products.

Foreign Minister Sugiono and Rubio Commit to Stronger Indonesia–U...

Foreign Minister Sugiono and Rubio Commit to Stronger Indonesia–U...

Foreign Minister Sugiono and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to deepening their strategic bilateral partnership

Soekarno-Hatta Airport Awarded 4-Star Rating in 2025

Soekarno-Hatta Airport Awarded 4-Star Rating in 2025

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has achieved the prestigious Certified 4-Star Airport Rating at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards

EDITOR CHOICE

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Predic...

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that high-intensity rainfall will continue until March 11. Although a slight decrease in intensity is expected in the coming days due to weather modific...

Waerebo Tourism Village Reopens on March 10

Waerebo Tourism Village in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) will reopen for tourist visits on March 10.

School Eid Holiday Moved Up to March 21, Ramadan Learning Adjuste...

Under the new schedule, independent learning at home will continue until March 5, 2025. Then, from March 6 to March 20, students will return to in-person learning at schools, madrasahs, or religious education institution...

Ex-Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Named Corruption Suspect, SPRM Uncov...

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has officially been named a suspect in a corruption case involving the alleged misuse of promotional and publicity funds during his tenure.

Indonesia Condemns Israel's Efforts to Undermine the Ceasefire Ag...

The Indonesian government strongly condemns Israel's attempts to weaken the ceasefire agreement in Gaza by violating the initial terms, unilaterally demanding an extension of the first phase, and avoiding discussions on...

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Predicts Rain Until March 11, Several Areas Advised to Stay Alert

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Predicts Rain Until March 11, Several Areas Advised to Stay Alert

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that high-intensity rainfall will continue until March 11. Although a slight decrease in intensity is expected in the coming days due to...

SPORT

IOC Confirms 351 Medal Events for LA 2028 Olympics, 22 More Than...

IOC Confirms 351 Medal Events for LA 2028 Olympics, 22 More Than...

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA 2028) will feature 351 medal events—22 more than Paris 2024—with a total athlete quota of 10,500

Indonesia National Team U-17 Qualified into World Cup, Erick Tho...

Indonesia National Team U-17 Qualified into World Cup, Erick Tho...

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir appreciated the struggle of the Indonesian U-17 national team players after their 4-1 victory over Yemen

Beat Yemen 4-1, Indonesia Qualified to 2025 U-17 World Cup

Beat Yemen 4-1, Indonesia Qualified to 2025 U-17 World Cup

Indonesia's U-17 national team directly qualified for the 2025 U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

Premier League Results: Fulham Shocked Liverpool

Premier League Results: Fulham Shocked Liverpool

Liverpool surprisingly lost 2-3 when visiting Craven Cottage, Fulham's home base in the Premier League, Sunday (6/4/2025) evening WIB.

Premier League: Liverpool Triumph on Merseyside Derby

Premier League: Liverpool Triumph on Merseyside Derby

Liverpool are getting closer to the Premier League trophy after winning narrowly 1-0 in the Merseyside Derby against Everton.

Coppa Italia Semifinal Schedule: AC Milan Vs Inter Milan

Coppa Italia Semifinal Schedule: AC Milan Vs Inter Milan

AC Milan will meet their city rivals in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals, Thursday (3/4/2025) early morning WIB.

Premier League Schedule: Liverpool Vs Everton

Premier League Schedule: Liverpool Vs Everton

Liverpool will host city rivals Everton in the 30th week of the Premier League

Premier League: Forest Stunned Manchester United

Premier League: Forest Stunned Manchester United

Manchester United (MU) suffered a 0-1 defeat to hosts Nottingham Forest in the 30th week of the Premier League, Wednesday (3/4/2025) early morning WIB.

BWF Approves Anthony Ginting's Ranking Protection

BWF Approves Anthony Ginting's Ranking Protection

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) approved a request for ranking protection of Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

Indonesia FIFA Ranking Rises to 123rd

Indonesia FIFA Ranking Rises to 123rd

The 1-0 victory over Bahrain has brought sweet results to the FIFA ranking of the Indonesian national team. Now, the Garuda squad is ranked 123rd in the world.

THE MEMOIRS

Elections and Dangdut: The Sweet Sound of Political Strategy

Indonesia’s electoral contests have long been infused with entertainment as a strategy to win voters' hearts.

The Love Story of SBY and Ani Yudhoyono

Lembah Tidar, primarily known for shaping cadets into accomplished soldiers, holds stories beyond military training.

Death Rites and the Funeral Business: Why Burial Plot is Getting...

Death rites and the funeral business: Why burial plot is getting even more expensive

Mariah Carey and All I Want For Christmas Is You: The Perfect Son...

Mariah Carey and All I Want For Christmas Is You: The perfect song to complement the beauty of Christmas

Kevin McCallister and Home Alone: The Tale of a Boy Fighting Agai...

Kevin McCallister and Home Alone: The tale of a boy fighting against burglars that became the best Christmas movie of all time

LIFESTYLE

Lempuyang Temple Closed 5 Days for Tourists

Lempuyang Temple Closed 5 Days for Tourists

The Lempuyang Temple tourist attraction will be closed for five days for tourists because there will be a pujawali ceremony or piodalan ritual in the area.

OpenAI to Discontinue GPT-4 in ChatGPT

OpenAI to Discontinue GPT-4 in ChatGPT

OpenAI has announced it will discontinue GPT-4 in ChatGPT and fully replace it with its latest AI model, GPT-4o, starting April 30, 2025.

Indonesia's Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks Earn UNESCO Global Recog...

Indonesia's Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks Earn UNESCO Global Recog...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized the Kebumen Geopark in Central Java

Indonesian Legendary Singer Titiek Puspa Passes Away

Indonesian Legendary Singer Titiek Puspa Passes Away

Legendary Indonesian singer Titiek Puspa passed away on Thursday (4/10) at the age of 87.

"Jumbo" Breaks Through One Million Viewers in First Week

"Jumbo" Breaks Through One Million Viewers in First Week

The Indonesian animated film Jumbo has reached one million viewers as of Sunday (4/6), just seven days after its theatrical release on March 31, 2025.

From May 1, Entering Thailand Required to Fill in Digital Arrival...

From May 1, Entering Thailand Required to Fill in Digital Arrival...

Travelers or tourists entering Thailand are required to fill out a Thailand Arrival Digital Card (TDAC) starting May 1, 2025.

Google Launches "Real-Time Video" in Gemini AI

Google Launches "Real-Time Video" in Gemini AI

Google has expanded the capabilities of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, Gemini, by introducing a real-time video feature.

The Risks of Eating Too Fast on Digestive Health

The Risks of Eating Too Fast on Digestive Health

The way individuals consume their meals can influence digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall health.

Explore Nusantara
Sumba Crowned Asia’s Top Travel Destination for 2025 by Time Out

Sumba Crowned Asia’s Top Travel Destination for 2025 by Time Out

How to Get to Ragunan Zoo Using KRL, Transjakarta, and LRT

Ragunan Zoo is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Jakarta.

Exploring the Harmonious Culture of the Mentawai Tribe: The Oldes...

Known for its rich culture and unique traditions, one of the most interesting things about the Mentawai tribe is their traditional tattoo art, called TikTik.

Mount Semeru Shuts Down for Climbers Until January 16

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) decided to temporarily close the Mount Semeru climbing route on January 2-16, 2025.

KAI Wisata Introduces Panoramic Train on Mutiara Timur Route

Starting December 24, 2024, PT Kereta Api Pariwisata (KAI Wisata) launches the Panoramic Train as part of the Mutiara Timur service.

Insight Indonesia
Beat Yemen 4-1, Indonesia Qualified to 2025 U-17 World Cup

Beat Yemen 4-1, Indonesia Qualified to 2025 U-17 World Cup

Bali Government Prohibits Production of Bottled Water Under 1 Lit...

The Bali Provincial Government has banned companies from producing bottled water under 1 liter, as outlined in Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025.

Government Plans To Have 5000 Heads of SPPG for Makan Bergizi Gra...

The government plans to have 5,000 heads of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) to manage Makan Bergizi Gratis Programme.

Indonesia Records Lowest Annual Inflation in December 2024

Indonesia hit the lowest annual inflation in its history at 1.57 percent in December 2024, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Thursday (2/1).

President Prabowo to Build School for Underprivileged and Extreme...

This program will be tested at three points in the Greater Jakarta area and will prioritize students from poor families and the extreme poor.