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Indonesia defiant after IOC urges sports boycott over Israeli athlete ban
JAKARTA, Oct 23 — Indonesia vowed today to play an “active role” in global sports after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts. The IOC’s executive...
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Indonesia defends decision to ban Israeli gymnasts after Olympic Committee pushback
Indonesia understands the consequences of its decision to prevent Israeli gymnasts from participating in a world championship event held in Jakarta, its sports minister said on Thursday, adding that the move was designed to maintain public order....
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Indonesian jailed 15 years for assaulting, smearing chilli powder on compatriot
KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian woman was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment and fined RM3,000 by the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Oct 23) after pleading guilty to injuring her compatriot with a pair of scissors and smearing her with chilli...
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Indonesia, Brazil boost ties, strike cooperation deals as leaders meet
Indonesia and Brazil agreed to boost ties and struck a series of agreements on Thursday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy looking to make further inroads into South American markets. Brazilian President Luiz...
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Indonesia pushes for economic partnership with Mercosur
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is urging the acceleration of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). Mercosur is a South American trade bloc...
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Minister: Indonesia will introduce bioethanol blend gasoline as a mandatory requirement in 2027
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World Energy News - Connecticut
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Indonesia will impose a 10% bioethanol content requirement for gasoline by 2027 as part of its efforts to reduce its dependence on fuel imports, said its Energy Minister. Southeast Asia aims to increase the use of palm oil and sugarcane biofuels...
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Indonesia, Brazil strike cooperation deals as leaders meet
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Yahoo News
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Indonesia and Brazil agreed to boost ties and struck a series of agreements on Thursday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make further inroads into South American markets. Brazilian President Luiz...
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Indonesian Police Parade 34 Men Arrested in Alleged Gay Sex Party Raid in Surabaya
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Surabaya, Indonesia – October 23, 2025 – In a stark display of public enforcement, Indonesian police in Surabaya paraded dozens of barefoot men bound with zip ties through the streets on Tuesday, following their arrest during a late-night raid on...
New Kuzer SKE 150 Launch in Indonesia – Efficiency, Durability & Comfort Delivered
Autoini.com – The commercial vehicle market in Indonesia is heating up — and with good reason. On 22 October 2025, UD Trucks officially introduced the New Kuzer SKE 150 to the Indonesian market. With strong promises of improved efficiency, robust...
Timor-Leste, Indonesian Foreign Ministers Arrive Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit
SEPANG, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign ministers from across ASEAN continue arriving in Malaysia today ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, one of the bloc's most significant gatherings in years. Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign...
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Indonesian woman jailed 15 years for assaulting compatriot with scissors, chilli powder over alleged affair
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — An Indonesian woman was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment and fined RM3,000 by the Sessions Court here today after she pleaded guilty to injuring her compatriot with a pair of scissors and smearing her with chilli powder...
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Indonesia has strong basis in face of IOC hosting ban: Sports Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir conveyed the government's strong grounds for visa cancellation for the Israeli gymnastics contingent, which was planning to participate in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships...
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Indonesia defiant as IOC decries ban on Israeli gymnasts
Olympic body to ask all international sports federations not to stage any events in the country PUBLISHED : 23 Oct 2025 at 14:45 JAKARTA - Indonesia has vowed to play an “active role” in global sports after the International Olympic Committee...
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Queensland beef shines at Taste of Queensland event in Indonesia
Taste of Queensland event in Indonesia showcases premium Queensland beef. Beef and live cattle exports to Indonesia highlight growing demand. The Crisafulli Government is aiming to achieve goal of boosting primary production output to $30 billion...
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“Their presence would spark public outrage" - Indonesian minister reveals reason behind banning Israeli athletes from World Gymnastics Championships
After receiving outrage for their decision to ban Israeli athletes from the World Gymnastics Championships 2025, the Indonesian government has decided to respond to all the allegations. Erick Thohir, the current Minister of Youth and Sports in the...
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Does Indonesia's National Roadmap and Strategy for care workers offer a fast track to decent work or will it lead to a dead end?
When Muhar Yati’s father had a stroke, the responsibility to care for him fell onto her. For several months, Muhar – in her 30s and herself living with a disability – had to provide at-home physical and mental care to help rehabilitate her father,...
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Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an "active role" in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events there following the country's ban on Israeli gymnasts. The International Olympic Committee's executive board said Wednesday it...
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Indonesia defends decision to ban Israel gymnasts after IOC statement
JAKARTA :Indonesia understands the consequences of its decision to prevent Israeli gymnasts from participating in a world championship event held in Jakarta, its sports minister said on Thursday, adding that the move was also designed to maintain...
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Indonesia sets seven geothermal zones on Flores Island
Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has designated seven geothermal working areas (WKP) across Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, with a combined potential capacity of 120 megawatts (MW)....
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Indonesia is currently hosting the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, where it has banned Israeli athletes
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