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Top Kompas News

Kolkata Law Student Gang-Raped in College Guardroom; Two Seniors, Ex-Student Held

Sexual Harassment · Kolkata

Kolkata Law Student Gang-Raped in College Guardroom; Two Seniors, Ex-Student Held

48% Right coverage: 21 sources

Indonesia Seizes US$725 Million From Wilmar Group in Palm Oil Graft Case

Business · Indonesia

Indonesia Seizes US$725 Million From Wilmar Group in Palm Oil Graft Case

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

JAKARTA: Indonesia's Attorney General's Office said on Tuesday (Jun 17) it had seized 11.8 trillion rupiah (US$725 million) from food company Wilmar Group that it said was related to corruption in obtaining palm oil export permits. Indonesian authorities are probing Wilmar and two other palm oil companies,See the Story

Video Circulating of Psht Residents Unfurling Banners in Japan, This Is the Response of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo

Video Circulating of Psht Residents Unfurling Banners in Japan, This Is the Response of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

There is a lot of talk about the video of PSHT members unfurling banners in Japan. Here is the official explanation from the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and the PSHT Japan Branch.Read Article

Fadli Zon Again Questions 1998 Mass Rape: There Must Be Facts About Who the Victims Were

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Fadli Zon again questioned the truth of the mass rape of May 1998. According to him, there must be facts about who the victims of the incident were.Asia · Indonesia See the Story

Hot Air Balloon Crashes in Turkey: Pilot Killed, 12 Indonesians Injured

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Turkiye hot air balloon accident occurred when it was about to make an emergency landing near Goezluekuyu Village, but failed to land safely.Asia · Indonesia See the Story

Polemic Over Changing the Term “Prehistory” to Glorification Makes Archaeologist Resign From Team Rewriting History

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Rewriting of Indonesian history has sparked controversy, leading archaeologists have resigned due to irregularities in the process.Asia · Indonesia Read Article

Why Do Truck Drivers Demonstrate Against ODOL Regulations in Various Regions?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Actions to reject the Over Dimension Over Loading Bill (RUU ODOL) echoed simultaneously in various regions on Thursday (19/6/2025).Regulation · Indonesia Read Article

Cigarette Sales Down, Gudang Garam Stops Buying Temanggung Tobacco

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PT Gudang Garam is temporarily not purchasing tobacco raw materials from Temanggung, Central Java.Asia · Indonesia Read Article

Chronology of Burned Tire Warehouse Boss Asked for IDR 8 Million by Unscrupulous Residents

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In the midst of the grief and loss caused by the massive fire that hit his tire warehouse, Oscar was asked for money by certain residents.Asia · Indonesia Read Article

Indonesia, France Discuss AI Regulations and Child Protection in Cyberspace

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Minister Meutya Hafid revealed Indonesia-France cooperation for digitalization and child protection in cyberspace.Asia · Indonesia Read Article

Missing for a Week, Former East Java DPRD Chairman Kusnadi Found Confused in Bangkalan Madura

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Former East Java DPRD Chairman Kusnadi was found in Bangkalan after being reported missing since Wednesday (4/6/2026). He was found in a dazed condition.Asia · Surabaya See the Story

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