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Daily Clove Intake: A Natural Boost for Heart Health
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cloves are often used as a kitchen spice or as a beverage spice. Their rich flavor enhances the enjoyment of food and drinks. However, beyond their flavor, cloves also offer health benefits, particularly for the heart. Rich in...
India and Indonesia can lead a southern consensus
The world has yet to recover from the convulsions of recent years — from the erosion of multilateralism, the polarisation of the global supply chain, and the disregard of international law. The rules-based order that countries like Indonesia and...
Uniworld unveils largest fleet expansion to date for 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released details of its most extensive collection of new offerings yet, unveiling four ships and six itineraries launching in 2027. New ships include three brand-new Super Ship builds, the S.S. Audrey, S.S....
Indonesia foils smuggling attempt of protected bird species in Southwest Papua
JAKARTA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province have foiled an attempt to smuggle eight black-capped lories, a protected bird species endemic to Papua, officials said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Wednesday...
AYUSH Ministry pushes herbal medicine regulation at WHO-IRCH summit
New Delhi- The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organisation - International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO-IRCH) is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025. The meeting brings together...
Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Displaces Thousands in Eastern Indonesia, Elevating Regional Tensions in the Ring of Fire
Maumere, Indonesia – October 15, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of volcanic unrest, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a notoriously active stratovolcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, unleashed a series of powerful...
Indonesia sees post-pandemic rise in child vision problems
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Former Indonesian Health Minister Nila Djuwita Moeloek on Thursday warned of a sharp increase in vision disorders among elementary school children, attributing the surge to extended screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic....
FTSE 100 Live: London blue-chips charge higher after Next and GSK...
FSTE 100 climbs 38 points to 9,735 Next and GSK beat expectations and raise outlook Glencore backs guidance as copper output rebounds 10.13am: The Bank of England’s lending data for September shows not many signs of pre-Budget worries, as mortgage...
Viatris Completes Acquisition of Aculys Pharma Including Exclusive Rights to Pitolisant in Japan and to Spydia® in Japan and Certain Other Markets in the Asia-Pacific Region
Strengthens Viatris' Presence in Japan With the Addition of Two Innovative Assets Targeting Areas of Significant Unmet Medical Need Leverages Existing Infrastructure and Expertise in Central Nervous System Therapy Area Aligned with Strategy to...
Jakarta Political Prisoners Form Union After Alleged Torture Against Detainee
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A total of 27 prisoners detained at the Jakarta Metro Police have formed a union after one prisoner was tortured in jail. They are now members of the Indonesian Political Prisoners' Union. The union is chaired by Gejayan...
Indonesia’s World Cup dream gets reality check after Saudi defeat
ndonesia’s century-long dream of participating in a soccer World Cup receded further after the country’s senior men’s team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the latest round of Asian qualifiers for the quadrennial tournament. In a...
Indonesia's Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim Detained Again After Hospitalization
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Attorney General's Office has detained former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Makarim after he was discharged from the hospital yesterday. "It is true that the person (Nadiem) has been...
Muslim nation Indonesia wants an active role in peacekeeping and aid on the ground in Gaza
There are more than 240 million Muslims in Indonesia, most of whom have watched the destruction of Gaza with rising horror and supported their Government doing more to staunch the bloodshed, say political analysts. Indonesia’s heightened profile...
India Rushes Prussian Blue Capsules to Indonesia Amid Nuclear Radiation Scare
Jakarta [Indonesia]: India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food products. Responding...
These islands are the closest to paradise I’ve found
I don’t think it’s possible to snorkel over the coral reefs at Bawah Reserve without your heart skipping a beat. Shoals of butterfly fish glide past. Clownfish peep out of the coral. Electric blue and yellow demoiselle fish no larger than your...
12-year-old girl rushed to clinic after getting bit by monkey on family vacation: 'The whole thing was just so fast'
"I looked down at her neck, and I just said, 'Oh my god.'" by Misty LayneOctober 15, 2025 A 12-year-old girl visiting Bali, Indonesia, with her family was bitten on the neck by a monkey. What happened? A monkey bit a young girl on vacation with...
No extreme heat in Jakarta, Governor assures public
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has assured the public that current weather conditions in the capital remain within normal parameters and do not pose a cause for concern. “As of today, Jakarta is not experiencing extreme heat as...
Israel Is Still Holding at Least 115 Health Care Workers Hostage, Org Says
Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. More than two dozen Palestinian healthcare workers held hostage in Israel’s torture camps were...
Economist Impact presents the 5th edition of "Future of Health Asia" in Singapore forging the healthcare landscape in Asia
Economist Impact presents the 5th edition of "Future of Health Asia" in Singapore forging the healthcare landscape in Asia October 16, 2025 | Thursday | News | By Hithaishi C Bhaskar Singapore hosted health, science, and policy leaders to discuss...
Indonesia: Digital Transformation Strengthens Social Service Delivery
Indonesia’s Ministry of Population and Family Development has unveiled a new digital application designed to monitor the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, which targets pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and toddlers not enrolled in early...