From Indonesian student anxieties to Canadian-US trade disputes and Jakarta floods, global challenges are becoming increasingly apparent. Read more...

Indonesia announces ambitious $40 billion energy projects for 2025, including a major oil refinery, but faces economic headwinds like job losses and rising food prices. Read more...

Alckmin announces measures to combat rising food prices in Brazil, while Jakarta grapples with devastating floods leaving thousands homeless. Plus, legal battles over trans quotas and a surge in drunk driving during Carnival. Read more...

A look at the week's political news surrounding Donald Trump, including tariff threats, a reversed firing order, and a Congress speech met with both love and loathing. Read more...

Bali is considering a tourist tax of up to £190 to manage visitor numbers and introducing water taxis and seaplanes to combat traffic congestion. Read more...

This week's entertainment roundup includes the disappearance of a poet in Warsaw, a wedding fair announcement in Indonesia, a disastrous first date, and the inheritance of the world's oldest man. Read more...

A roundup of global political news including a New Zealand envoy firing, a state visit invitation, a drug arrest in Bali, a Russian warning to the UK, and Czech views on Ukraine aid. Read more...

A roundup of today's top business news, including Alibaba's stock surge, rising coconut prices due to Indonesian imports, a Lamborghini fraud in Malaysia, and leadership changes at Seven & i. Read more...

A global law enforcement operation, Operation Cumberland, led by Danish authorities, has resulted in arrests related to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Plus: a review of McAfee Total Protection. Read more...

From London's illuminated Piccadilly Circus to Indonesian festivities, Ramadan is celebrated worldwide. However, the holy month also brings debates on artistic freedom and censorship in the Arab world. Read more...

Recent US economic news includes a drop in crypto prices after a Trump executive order, disappointing jobs data, and the US withdrawal from a coal phase-out initiative. Read more...

China's economic landscape faces challenges: state intervention in property, weak trade data, and ripple effects from potential US tariffs on Indonesian industries. Plus, data protection concerns arise as Chinese EV makers enter Europe. Read more...

Recent actions by the US, including withdrawing from climate finance deals and perceived shifts in alignment regarding the Ukrainian conflict, are raising concerns and prompting re-evaluation of trust. Read more...

Dive into fascinating historical topics through podcast transcripts, covering everything from the Mitford sisters to the Underground Railroad and the early 1700s. Read more...

This week in tech: ChatGPT's Mac app gets a coding upgrade, Apple faces deadlines in Brazil and Indonesia, and we explore the benefits of using SVG images. Read more...

From devastating cyclones and urban flooding to declining butterfly populations and space exploration milestones, Earth faces a complex array of environmental and technological challenges. Read more...

Budget cuts in Indonesia worry students about their future while Dominique de Villepin eyes a political comeback amidst global upheaval, hinting at a dynamic 2027 election. Read more...

Trump proposes a "gold card" visa, while global shifts see Starmer increasing defense spending and Australia facing wrongful detention claims. Musk's cost-cutting faces backlash. Read more...

Michelle Trachtenberg, famed for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has passed away. Meanwhile, Ramadan begins in Indonesia, and a German TV bread celebrates 25 years. Read more...

President Trump warned Ukrainian President Zelensky about escalating tensions toward World War Three during a White House meeting. He also threatened tariffs on the EU. Read more...