Category: sport

This year, as various countries worldwide prepare for national elections, a concerning trend has emerged. Instead of being a celebration of democracy, these elections have brought attention to the rise of autocratic populists who have been elected or reelected in many places, including major countries such as India, Indonesia, and Russia. This is part of…

Renowned six-time Grammy-winning producer, Steve Lillywhite, known for his work with top artists such as U2, the Killers, and the Rolling Stones, has ventured into an unexpected business endeavor. As the chief executive of Jagonya Music & Sport Indonesia, based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Lillywhite has ventured into a partnership with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) to…

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo conducted a press briefing on Wednesday, during which he disclosed that he is currently carefully evaluating the situation in response to the ransomware attack that occurred on June 20. The attack resulted in significant disruptions to various public services. As part of the evaluation, the possibility of removing Budi Arie Setiadi…

In a momentous development, the Vatican has issued a plea for peaceful conflict resolution, specifically drawing attention to the tensions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea. This call for calm comes as both nations engage in discussions to address the long-standing dispute in the region. During a joint briefing with the…

Sis Apik Wijayanto, the Chief Executive Officer of ID Food, a state-owned food holding company, has officially announced the company’s unwavering endorsement of the free nutritious meal program initiated by Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka. This program aims to provide free nutritious meals to an impressive 86 million recipients, and ID Food is fully…

In a recent development in South Jakarta, Indonesian immigration officials detained 15 foreign asylum seekers who had been camping outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Setiabudi. These 15 individuals include 13 adults and 2 children from Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, and Rohingya. According to Immigration Director General Silmy…

In response to a recent ransomware attack that caused significant disruptions in public services nationwide, Coordinating Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Minister Hadi Tjahjanto has announced the government’s intention to augment cybersecurity measures. Despite the challenges posed by the attack, Minister Hadi Tjahjanto expressed optimism, noting a substantial improvement in the country’s cybersecurity readiness. The…

The recent cyberattack on data centers in Indonesia has resulted in significant disruptions to the operations of more than 40 government agencies. This attack, described as the most severe in recent years, caused widespread disruption to immigration services and operations at major airports for several days. Usman Kansong, an official from the communications ministry, disclosed…

The President-Elect of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, recently underwent leg surgery at the National Defence Central Hospital in Jakarta. Despite the inherent risks, the former general has displayed a remarkable recovery and has since resumed his duties as the Defence Minister. On July 1, he even made an appearance at an anniversary celebration for the Indonesian…

The Vatican has issued a statement urging the peaceful resolution of conflicts, with a specific focus on the tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, made the plea during his first visit to Manila in the 75-year history of relations between the Holy…