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BALI, April 8, 2026 — A series of sexual violence cases involving foreign tourists in Bali over the past few days has sparked serious concerns about safety in one of the world’s leading travel destinations. At least three foreign nationals have reportedly become victims of alleged rape and sexual harassment in major tourist areas, including […]

MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi security forces have detained an Egyptian umrah pilgrim after he raised a Palestinian flag near the Kaaba at the Masjidil Haram in Makkah, according to reports and widely circulated social media footage on Sunday (July 27). Videos shared online show the man shouting “Wa Islamah!”—an Arabic expression conveying anguish when […]

BALI – Marking Indonesia’s National Waste Awareness Day (HPSN) 2026, environmental organization Sungai Watch led a large-scale coastal clean-up at Kedonganan Beach, Badung Regency, on Saturday (February 21, 2026). The initiative underscored a tangible commitment to addressing marine debris while supporting the government’s National Movement Indonesia ASRI (Safe, Healthy, Clean, Beautiful). The action brought together […]

BADUNG, Bali – The level advancement examination of Semara Duta Dance Studio, held at Pura Desa lan Puseh Padang Luwih on Sunday (February 15, 2026), was more than a routine artistic evaluation. Behind the graceful movements of 162 young dancers from Denpasar and Badung lay a broader social portrait of who truly sustains Bali’s cultural […]

Rabat – The Moroccan government has rolled out a large-scale, targeted assistance program to support communities affected by recent flooding in the northern and western regions of the Kingdom. Triggered by unusually heavy rainfall over the past two months, the floods have caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural land. In response, authorities have […]

JAKARTA – The Indonesian Navy is seeking the delivery of a former Italian aircraft carrier before October 5, in time for the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), according to statements reported by Antara News. Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said the navy expects the vessel to arrive before the annual […]

Jakarta, Indonesia (28/01/2026) – Wilson Lalengke, a prominent Indonesian journalist and international human rights advocate, has formally expressed his high regard and appreciation for the Republic of Senegal following its reiterated commitment to the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco. The endorsement comes in the wake of the Morocco-Senegal High Joint Partnership Commission held […]

SEATTLE — Washington state is facing an extended recovery after days of relentless storms unleashed record rainfall, catastrophic flooding, and widespread infrastructure damage, Governor Bob Ferguson said Tuesday. With additional storms forecast, officials warned that the full scale of destruction may not be known for weeks. Multiple weather systems moving in from the Pacific Ocean […]