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KNPI Riau has called for a comprehensive audit regarding disputes over meal facility designation in Siak linked to the Free Nutritious Meals program.

KNPI Riau has called for a comprehensive audit regarding disputes over meal facility designation in Siak linked to the Free Nutritious Meals program.

A public report through the 110 service helped Way Kanan Police uncover a suspected drug network and seize 32.83 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

A suspected narcotics vehicle rammed a police barricade in Way Kanan, causing a police chief to be thrown before the suspects fled.

A police chief in Lampung was thrown during a collision involving a suspected narcotics vehicle attempting to evade a police blockade.

Indonesia's plain cigarette packaging debate raises questions about public health benefits and the risk of expanding illegal tobacco trade.

Restoration workers at Candi Losari discovered two Dewa Surya statues and a sacred container holding a metal plate believed to contain gold.

The Finance Ministry is evaluating fines for importers who leave cleared cargo at ports too long, aiming to reduce congestion and improve logistics efficiency.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck offshore near Boltim, North Sulawesi. Authorities reported no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of major damage.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southeast of Bolaang Mongondow Timur, North Sulawesi, with no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of major damage.

Lawmakers are urging updates to KIP Kuliah eligibility data as shifts in Indonesia’s decile system raise concerns about fair access to higher education assistance.

Lawmakers question scholarship eligibility rules after reports that children of low-income civil servants struggle to access KIP Kuliah assistance.

Jakarta has opened more than 2,800 labor-intensive jobs with wages aligned to the provincial minimum wage as part of economic support measures.

Prince Abdul Mateen has been appointed Brunei's Foreign Minister, marking a significant step in the country's generational leadership transition.

One hundred days into the U.S.-Iran conflict, ceasefire efforts remain fragile and no clear end to tensions has emerged

Russia reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones during SPIEF 2026, while one person was killed and several regions faced disruptions.

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party held a public demonstration, highlighting the growing influence of youth-led movements that originated online.

Lebanese authorities report 3,593 deaths linked to the conflict with Israel, underscoring the continuing humanitarian impact across affected communities.

India's Cockroach Janta Party movement has attracted attention online, but tourism operations and travel activities continue largely unaffected.

Israel said it intercepted two attacks attributed to Hezbollah, triggering warning sirens and renewed concern over regional tensions.

Hezbollah said its recent attacks were carried out to defend Lebanon, as tensions with Israel continue to fuel regional concern.

Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea is expected to include discussions on regional connectivity, with the Tumen River viewed as a potentially important economic corridor.

Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea comes amid nuclear tensions and shifting regional alliances, drawing close international attention.

The U.S. is reportedly considering using Iranian assets to help finance reconstruction efforts in Gulf countries affected by recent conflict.

North Korea reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining nuclear weapons ahead of Xi Jinping's expected visit, highlighting ongoing security concerns despite continued diplomatic engagement.