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Trump Admin Hits Indian Solar Panels With Tariffs Topping 100 Percent — 1dThe Trump administration hit solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos with steep tariffs Monday after finding that the imports hurt American manufacturers.

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Data center growth sparks protests over water shortages in Indonesia and MalaysiaEnvironment — 3dResidents in Batam are protesting amid water outages as data centers expand, although local officials cite drought and an electrical fault, and say the nearby data-center park draws from a separate reservoir. Across Malaysia and Indonesia, the AI-fueled boom is also raising concerns about strain on water and power supplies, pollution and flooding, prompting calls for careful planning and stronger safeguards.

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Rachel Meyers The protests make sense if data centers keep expanding without fixing the shared water shortages affecting everyone in Batam.

Indonesia deploys 20,000 troops to Jakarta after generals detained in wiretap probe — Nov 4, 2026Indonesia deploys 20,980 troops to Jakarta after three police generals detained in a wiretap probe targeting President Prabowo; Listyo dismissed as chief of staff.

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Maya Lindstrom The wiretap probe targeting the president justifies securing the capital, but dismissing Listyo as chief of staff adds to the sense of internal power struggles.

Firefighters carry man from smoke as crashes and cancer risks mountHealth — 1dDeadly helicopter crashes during wildfire water-bombing missions in Indonesia have renewed concern about firefighter safety, with at least 15 firefighters reported killed in the line of duty in recent months. Elsewhere, fire departments are strengthening cancer-prevention and wellness efforts, while an individual rescue and public support for firefighters highlight the risks and recognition surrounding the profession.

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Five nations endorse target to double rooftop solar homes by 2030Environment — 1dAt COP31, Australia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Vanuatu and Palau were reported as endorsing a voluntary declaration to double rooftop-solar-powered homes worldwide to 300 million by 2030, with Indonesia’s state-owned utility and lawmakers from 21 countries also backing it. The pledge calls for easier financing, updated grids and workforce development, but advocates say governments must enact concrete policies for the target to deliver results.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Indonesia names fourth suspect in wiretap targeting president — 5dIndonesian police named senior officer Slamet Uliandi as a fourth suspect in the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and others, saying he approved the surveillance and deletion of records; he has not been detained because of a health condition. The scandal, which has already led to three officers’ arrests, is sharpening political tensions with former president Joko Widodo, though Jakarta remained calm after troops were deployed.

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Indonesia frees two orangutans rescued from plantation amid wildfiresEnvironment — Oct 22, 2026Indonesia released two rescued Bornean orangutans into the wild in West Kalimantan after they were found at an oil palm plantation. The release comes as fires displace orangutans and destroy habitat; conservationists report dozens rescued and say lasting protection of forests is essential alongside emergency care.

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Short Interest Rises in Five Securities From Very Small BasesFinance — Oct 26, 2026Short interest rose sharply in October across five securities: Indonesian banks Bank Rakyat Indonesia and Bank Central Asia, PGIM’s Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF, Else Nutrition and China’s Sino-Ocean Group. The reported jumps were measured against very small September baselines, with estimated days to cover ranging from 0.2 days for Else Nutrition to 72.6 days for Bank Rakyat Indonesia; Sino-Ocean’s ratio could not be calculated because reported trading volume was zero.

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Priya Raman The jumps from tiny bases in Else Nutrition and the ETF probably overstate the real change in sentiment.

Indonesia approves foreign aid against regional wildfires — Oct 15, 2026President Prabowo approved foreign aid for Indonesia's worst forest fires in over a decade; Nasir said BNPB is handling technical talks after Malaysia offered aircraft, helicopters and 52 firefighters.

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NASA’s Swift Observatory Reenters Over IndonesiaScience — Oct 31, 2026NASA’s 22-year-old Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere Nov. 4 after a failed rescue effort, with most of the spacecraft expected to burn up. A few dense fragments could reach the surface; NASA estimates the risk of harm at about 1 in 2,100, and any debris is most likely to fall into the ocean, though the projected zone includes parts of several continents.

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Garuda Revenue Rises 13.2%, Loss NarrowsBusiness — Oct 30, 2026Garuda Indonesia’s revenue rose 13.2% to $2.71 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with growth in airline services and non-airline businesses helping narrow its net loss 3% to $179.3 million. A 42.9% surge in fuel costs remained a major pressure, though the group posted an operating profit and kept nonfuel expense growth below revenue growth.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Indonesia Sell-Off Erases $82 Billion Amid MSCI Warning — Oct 21, 2026MSCI is considering downgrading Indonesia from emerging-market to standalone status, citing opaque share ownership, coordinated trading and weak market oversight; the prospect has rattled investors and triggered a sharp stock-market sell-off. President Prabowo rejected the warning as intimidation, while MSCI and investors say restoring confidence will require effective enforcement and greater market transparency, not just new rules.

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Wildfires Prompt Dozens of Orangutan Rescues in IndonesiaEnvironment — Oct 16, 2026Wildfires across Indonesia have driven conservation teams to rescue dozens of critically endangered orangutans, with eight rescued in West Kalimantan later released into protected forest after health checks. The fires have also spread hazardous haze across Southeast Asia, worsening respiratory problems, closing schools and disrupting thousands of flights.

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Haze Shuts Timor-Leste Schools, Singapore Pollution Peaks — Oct 14, 2026Smoke from Indonesia’s wildfires pushed Singapore’s PM2.5 pollution to its highest level this year, while Timor-Leste suspended in-person schooling for three days. Singapore has not ordered school closures, drawing criticism as Malaysia closes schools in affected areas; Indonesia says it has mobilized additional firefighting resources.

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Dana Whitfield Indonesia should prioritize stopping these fires instead of letting smoke keep harming kids across the border.

Indonesia Council Seeks Ban on Two Bocelli Concerts — Oct 12, 2026Indonesia’s top Islamic council is urging the cancellation of Andrea Bocelli’s concerts in Borobudur and Jakarta, citing his past support for Israel amid widespread public support for Palestinians. The Tourism Ministry said it would seek consensus and align with the council, while local police withdrew their recommendation for a permit for the Borobudur show.

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Indonesia’s Worst Wildfires Since 2015 Spread Regional Haze — Oct 15, 2026Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season since 2015, as El Niño-driven drought and damaged peatlands fuel fires that have produced hazardous air pollution, widespread respiratory illness and disruption across the country. Smoke has spread to neighboring countries, prompting school closures, while Indonesian officials say they will restore degraded peatlands and Singapore is weighing penalties against companies responsible for the haze.

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Indonesia Fires Trigger Highest ASEAN Haze Alert — Oct 17, 2026ASMC raised southern ASEAN haze alert to Level 3, its highest, on Oct. 16, 2026—the third time this year—as Singapore ranked the world's second-most polluted major city.

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Chris Dalton Singapore's warnings to those seven firms are appropriate, but Indonesia needs more aircraft and personnel on the ground right now to contain the spread.

Study Confirms Bangka Slow Loris Survival After Century — Oct 20, 2026Researchers confirmed that the critically endangered Bangka slow loris, long feared extinct, survives across Indonesia’s Bangka Island, with more than 90 animals documented by a wildlife rescue center. The findings offer conservation hope but underscore threats from habitat loss driven by tin mining and oil palm expansion.