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Jan 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Indonesia Takes a Stand Against AI-Generated Explicit Content

Indonesia has made a bold move by temporarily blocking access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot. This decision came after concerns were raised about the AI tool generating and spreading sexually explicit content. The country is known for its strict rules against obscene material online, and this action hi

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Legal Leap: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Concern

Indonesia has finally bid farewell to its old Dutch colonial criminal code. This change is a big deal because the country has been using this outdated law for over 80 years. The new penal code, known as the KUHP, is a massive 345-page document that aims to reflect modern Indonesian values and cultur

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

How Indonesians Saw COVID-19 Risks Over Time

Indonesia's view on COVID-19 risks changed a lot from 2020 to 2022. This shift was studied over time to see how people's fears and awareness evolved. At first, many Indonesians were worried about the virus. But as time passed, their perception changed. Some became more relaxed. Others stayed alert.

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A New Hope for Peace: Thailand and Cambodia Take Steps to End Border Conflict

Thailand and Cambodia are taking steps to rebuild trust and solidify a ceasefire after weeks of violent clashes. This comes after a meeting in China, where both countries agreed to work together to prevent future conflicts. The fighting, which started early this month, has been going on for weeks.

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Thailand and Cambodia: A Step Towards Peace?

Thailand's defence minister is set to join talks with Cambodia this weekend. The goal? To stop the fighting between these two Southeast Asian neighbors. The clashes have been going on for weeks, and it's not the first time they've had this problem. Back in July, a deal was made with the help of for

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Border Tensions Flare as Thailand and Cambodia Clash Again

Thailand and Cambodia are at it again. This time, Thailand launched air strikes near their shared border. The Thai Air Force claimed they targeted a Cambodian military stronghold after civilians had evacuated. But Cambodia says Thailand's actions were reckless, hitting civilian homes and hurting peo

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Thailand's Political Chess Game: Anutin Steps Up for PM Role

Thailand's political scene is heating up as Anutin Charnvirakul, the current caretaker leader, is set to run for prime minister in the upcoming February elections. His party, Bhumjaithai, has thrown their support behind him, hoping to ride a wave of national pride sparked by recent border tensions w

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Dec 22 2025CRYPTO

Indonesia's Move to Regulate Crypto Trading

Indonesia is taking big steps to control crypto trading. The country's financial watchdog, OJK, has just released a list of 29 approved crypto platforms. This list is like a safety net for people who want to trade crypto. It helps them know which platforms are legal and which ones are not. The OJK

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's Big Green Energy Challenge

Indonesia has a huge task ahead. It needs to change how it makes power for its industries. This is called the captive power sector. Right now, most of this power comes from coal. But Indonesia wants to switch to cleaner energy. A recent study says this will cost a lot of money. By 2030, Indonesia ne

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

Border Tensions Heat Up: Thailand Imposes Curfew Amid Cambodia Clashes

Thailand has taken a firm step by setting a curfew in Trat province. This move comes as tensions with Cambodia spill over into coastal areas near their disputed border. The conflict has been ongoing, with both sides exchanging fire and accusations. The fighting has been persistent, with Thailand cl

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