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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:29:33 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize (R) of Indonesia competes during beach volleyball Women's Round of 16 match between Jiang Kaiyue/Dong Jie of China and Nur Atika Sari/Josephine Selvina Anasthasya Kaize of Indonesia at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

India's coaches confirmed for Esports Nations Cup 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:32:47 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 24 (ANI): India's coaching line-up for the inaugural edition of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC) has been confirmed, marking the official start of player selection for the country's campaign at the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh from November 2-29, 2026.

This comes as the Esports Foundation (EF) confirmed the appointment of over 700 Game Coaches repre

As Indian Ice Hockey builds momentum, Team India U18 reaches Bishkek for Asia Cup

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia Cup will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, with India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Macau, China set to compete.

Team India has now reached Bishkek for the tournament, arriving at a time when Indian ice hockey is beginning to draw wider attention and the next wave of players is stepping onto a larger inte

Emirates Red Crescent affirms continued humanitarian initiatives in Indonesia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:01:14 GMT

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing humanitarian and development initiatives in Indonesia during a meeting with Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting took place as Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of ERC, received the Ambassador, who commended the

SAI extends support of over Rs 1.45 crore to Indian badminton contingents for Thomas and Uber Cups

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has extended comprehensive logistical and financial support worth over Rs 1.45 crore for the Indian badminton team's participation in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, scheduled from April 24 to May 3.

A 34-member Indian contingent, comprising 20 players, five coaches and nine support staff, has travelled to Denmark

China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:18:02 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.

After becoming the world's top producer in 2020, China is pivoting its blueberry industry from simple volume expansion to a sophisticated dual-track strategy -- importing premium blueberries to ensure year-round, diver

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-SOLARTECH INDONESIA-EXPO

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:17:02 GMT

(260422) -- JAKARTA, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors attend Solartech Indonesia 2026, a trade show for solar photovoltaics and energy storage, at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:17:39 GMT

(260422) -- SANYA, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform before the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-SUPPLY CHAIN EXPO-ROADSHOW

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:25 GMT

(260421) -- JAKARTA, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anindya Novyan Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), speaks during a roadshow of the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 21, 2026. The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Indonesia roadshow was held here on Tuesday to promote participation in the world's first national-level e

Trumps says he is no longer sending envoys to Pakistan for Iran talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:13:07 GMT

Yesterday's key developments:

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived inIslamabadon Friday,Pakistan's foreign ministry said, adding that he did not plan to participate in direct talks with the US.
US PresidentDonald Trumpsaid he wassending special envoys Steve Witkoff andJared Kushnerto Islamabad for talks with Araghchi, CNN reported on Friday.
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With attack on prominent dissident, observers say Indonesia continues democratic backslide

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:32:18 GMT

SURABAYA, Indonesia (CN) - A college student in Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, Hyasintus Satrya Ranggadewa has participated in protests against his government.

For months on end last year, tens of thousands of young people flooded streets across the country, protesting everything from democratic backsliding to an economic downturn. Authorities responded violently, further inflaming tensions.

Landfill Disasters Across Asia Signal A Climate Emergency

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:14:05 GMT

Yeosu, Republic of South Korea, 23 April 2026 - As global leaders gather in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, for Climate Week, Rahyang Nusantara of Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia (AZWI) is issuing a stark warning: the open-dumping crisis in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia is driving a growing climate and public health crisis, with rising landfill fires, methane emissions, and toxic air pollution.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:26:22 GMT

PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Tuesday the United States was indefinitely extending itsceasefirewithIrana day before it was to expire as a new round ofpeace talkswas on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy, would promptly resume.

Pakistanhad planned to host a second round of talks, but theWhite Houseput on hold Vice President JD Vances

Landfill Disasters Across Asia Signal A Climate Emergency

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:44:05 GMT

Indonesian Delegate at the Yeosu Climate Week Urges a Shift to Zero Waste as Landfill Disasters Hit the Region.

Yeosu, Republic of South Korea, 23 April 2026 As global leaders gather in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, for Climate Week, Rahyang Nusantara of Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia (AZWI) is issuing a stark warning: the open-dumping crisis in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia is driving a growing climate and pub

China sweeps Denmark to reach Uber Cup quarterfinals

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:30 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China secured its second straight win in the Uber Cup group stage on Saturday, sweeping host Denmark 5-0 to book an early berth in the quarterfinals.

The top-seeded Chinese women's team produced a commanding performance in its second Group A tie, with all five matches won in straight games.

Wang Zhiyi, Han Yue and Xu Wenjing delivered victories in

Feature: Where three languages meet in Indonesia, a school builds bridges beyond classroom

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:24 GMT

by Xinhua writer Li Fuyu

PURWOKERTO, Indonesia, April 26 (Xinhua) -- More than 200 principals, teachers and education officials from over 30 trilingual schools across Indonesia gathered at Puhua Trilingual School in Central Java on Saturday for a forum on Chinese-language education.

The event marked the 120th anniversary of Purwokerto Chinese School, the 20th anniversary of Puhua Trilingual School, and th

Another UN peacekeeper dead from attack in southern Lebanon: spokesperson

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:45:24 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Another Indonesian peacekeeper serving in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) died earlier Friday, a UN spokesperson said.

Rico Pramudia succumbed to wounds sustained in an incident that took place on March 29, when a projectile hit his position in southern Lebanon amid hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-ge

Indonesia condemns Israeli strike following death of UN peacekeeper

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT

JAKARTA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has strongly condemned an Israeli attack that led to the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

The soldier sustained critical injuries from Israeli tank fire on March 29. Despite receiving intensive medical care following the incident, the soldier passed a

Crude palm oil prices to stay elevated amid biodiesel push, El Nino risk

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:15:14 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council said Friday.

Rising biofuel mandates are expected to tighten supply further, it said in a sta

UNIFIL says Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in S. Lebanon blast

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:11 GMT

BEIRUT, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday announced the death of Corporal Rico Pramudia, a 31-year-old peacekeeper who had been critically wounded in a projectile explosion at his base in Aadchit Al Qusayr on March 29.

UNIFIL said he died from his injuries at a hospital in Beirut.

"The entire UNIFIL family extends its heartfelt condolences to Corporal Pram

Feature: Chinese, Indonesian companies deepen green energy ties

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:45:18 GMT

by Zhang Yisheng and Nurul Fitri Ramadhani

JAKARTA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- As Indonesia accelerates its transition toward cleaner energy, interest in affordable and reliable green technology is surging among both industry players and everyday consumers.

For Anif Putramijaya, a visitor at this week's Solartech Indonesia exhibition in Jakarta, Chinese-made solar panels present a compelling value proposition.<

Indonesia records 8.2 pct rise in downstream investment in Q1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:18 GMT

JAKARTA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry said Thursday that the downstream investment realization for the first quarter of 2026 reached 147.5 trillion rupiahs (around 8.54 billion U.S. dollars), up 8.2 percent year-on-year.

Investment in the downstream sector accounted for 29.6 percent of the total investment realization throughout Q1 2026, which amounted to 498

Devastation at every turn greets UN aid mission to south Lebanon

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A UNICEF relief mission reached a large hospital in the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine on Thursday, only to find massive destruction and staggering needs.

The United States decision to extend a fragile ceasefire with Iran has kept a narrow window open for diplomacy, but fresh security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday underscore the volatility of the situation and the risks to global shipping and

Economic Watch: China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:48:39 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.

"Locker room talks": budaya pelecehan seksual di ruang privat

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:32:56 GMT

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Fakultas Hukum Universitas Indonesia (FHUI) menjadi sorotan setelah terkuaknya kasus kekerasan seksual yang terjadi di lingkungan kampus.

Sebanyak 16 mahasiswa tergabung dalam satu grup WhatsApp membahas hal seronok terkait teman perempuan mereka. Tangkapan layar percakapan dalam grup tersebut tersebar di media sosial, m

Indonesia's Mt. Lewotobi erupts

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:45:16 GMT

JAKARTA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Wednesday, sending a plume of volcanic ash approximately 1,500 meters above its summit, according to the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG).

The PVMBG reported that the eruption occurred at 6:31 p.m. local time and lasted around three and a half minutes, with ash dr

Indonesia to expand railway network by 14,000 km to boost connectivity

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:26 GMT

JAKARTA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia plans a massive expansion of its railway network, aiming to add approximately 14,000 km of tracks across the archipelago to bolster connectivity and drive regional development, a senior official said Wednesday.

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said that the plan, which includes both new construction and the reactiva

Indonesia's Q1 investment jumps 7.22 pct

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:24 GMT

JAKARTA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded a 7.22 percent year-on-year increase in investment realization during the first quarter of 2026, totaling 498.79 trillion rupiahs (around 29.04 billion U.S. dollars).

Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani presented the figures to President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to Rosan, domestic and foreign investments contributed

Roadshow held in Jakarta to promote China's supply chain expo

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:15:20 GMT

JAKARTA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Indonesia roadshow was held here on Tuesday to promote participation in the world's first national-level exhibition focused on supply chains.

Niu Liangliang, representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office in Indonesia, delivered a presentation detailing the fruitful results o

Indonesia allocates fund to boost irrigation against El Nino impact

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:15:19 GMT

JAKARTA, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has earmarked over 3 trillion Indonesian rupiahs (around 175 million U.S. dollars) to bolster the irrigation system ahead of a forecasted prolonged dry season, the country's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Tuesday.

Amran said the program targets 1.5 million hectares of farmland. It focuses on strengthening infrastructure, optimizing land use, and deploying wa

Ben Affleck becomes a meme AGAIN with bizarre public act during Los Angeles outing

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:02:08 GMT

Ben Affleck becomes a meme AGAIN with bizarre public act during Los Angeles outing

Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:36:09 GMT

Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:34 GMT

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:55 GMT

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:47 GMT

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Payroll error leaves thousands of North Canberra Hospital staff waiting for fortnightly wages

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:36:58 GMT

Payroll error leaves thousands of North Canberra Hospital staff waiting for fortnightly wages

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:47 GMT

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:34 GMT

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:33:47 GMT

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Elleinad Books moves to College View location in Lincoln

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:07:43 GMT

Elleinad Books moves to College View location in Lincoln

Tuberville raises rural hospital crisis, food safety concerns with Kennedy at Senate hearing

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:05:27 GMT

Tuberville raises rural hospital crisis, food safety concerns with Kennedy at Senate hearing

Alabama Alliance of Community Hospitals- The Gum family grows - a community hospital story

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:04 GMT

Alabama Alliance of Community Hospitals- The Gum family grows - a community hospital story

All the core Microsoft Office apps for Mac for just $45

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:33:16 GMT

All the core Microsoft Office apps for Mac for just $45

Will CT lawmakers curb private equity in health care this year?

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:35:22 GMT

Will CT lawmakers curb private equity in health care this year?

Carew Castle Classic Car Show will return on May 4

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:05:33 GMT

Carew Castle Classic Car Show will return on May 4

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics - NHS

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:20:40 GMT

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics - NHS

Roamate Recognized in 2026 American Business Awards for Disrupting the Solo Travel Market

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:14:06 GMT

Roamate Recognized in 2026 American Business Awards for Disrupting the Solo Travel Market