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Australia Issues Urgent Bali Travel Warning Amid Protests

The Australian Government issues a stark warning for travellers to Bali as widespread protests in Indonesia threaten major disruptions, including potential airport closures and violent demonstrations. Essential reading for anyone planning a trip.

Prabowo's Diplomatic Tightrope Between US and China

Exclusive: Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto is embarking on a delicate diplomatic mission to the US and China, seeking to balance relations with both superpowers amid rising global tensions.

Prabowo axes MP perks, sparking fury and protests

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto scraps lucrative perks for MPs, including tax-free car imports and subsidised housing, triggering mass protests and accusations of authoritarian overreach.

Newsom Condemns Noem's National Guard Offer for LA Protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a scathing rebuke of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem after she publicly offered to send her state's National Guard to quell pro-Palestinian protests in Los Angeles, branding the move a 'political stunt' and

Three Dead in Violent Indonesia Papua Protests

Violent protests in Indonesia's Papua region have left three dead and eleven injured. The unrest was sparked by a new law on regional divisions, raising tensions in the resource-rich area.

Epping Erupts: Clashes Over Migrant Hotel

Tensions reached boiling point in Epping, Essex, as protesters and counter-demonstrators clashed outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police made multiple arrests while attempting to maintain order.

Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff

Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.

Bali Deports Tourists in Major Visa Rule Crackdown

Indonesia is enforcing strict new visa regulations in Bali, targeting tourists on social visas for long-term stays. Authorities are conducting raids and deporting violators, signalling a major shift in the island's famous 'digital nomad' culture.

Bali Tourists Face Passport Seizure & Visa Bans

Indonesia is getting tough on misbehaving tourists in Bali. New reports confirm visitors are having passports confiscated and facing five-year bans for visa overstays and illegal activities. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.

Prabowo Decree Expands Indonesian Military's Civilian Role

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signs a decree granting the military a greater role in civilian affairs, raising fears of a return to a militarised government and drawing sharp criticism from human rights groups.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Protesters

Indonesian riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse furious protesters surrounding parliament in Jakarta. The demonstrations erupted as lawmakers debated a new bill critics fear will cripple the nation's anti-corruption agency.

Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe

Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.

Indonesia Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Sea Dispute

Tensions escalate as Indonesia confronts China over alleged 'territorial violations' and harassment of its fishermen near the Natuna Islands, challenging Beijing's expansive maritime claims.

Major Pro-Palestine Protests Sweep Australian Cities

Thousands of demonstrators have flooded streets across Australia's major cities in coordinated protests responding to the official famine declaration in Gaza. Massive crowds gathered in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane demanding government action.

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