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A mosque in Indonesia is feeding nearly 4,000 people every single night during Ramadan, powered almost entirely by online donations. The Jogokariyan Mosque's massive charity program shows how digital generosity can fuel real-world kindness.
Indonesia's first rice export for Hajj pilgrims is opening doors to a massive new market in Saudi Arabia. Two major retail chains are now interested in stocking Indonesian rice for local consumers.
Researchers in Indonesia successfully used a drone to attach a satellite tracker to a rare pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a 2,000km migration path. The breakthrough allows scientists to study whale movements safely while helping protect these endangered giants from ship collisions.
Southeast Asia's largest economy just opened its doors to American businesses in a historic trade agreement. The breakthrough deal, worth billions, strengthens ties between the two nations while advancing global peace efforts.
Nine nations have committed $7 billion toward rebuilding Gaza, with the US pledging $10 billion more as countries unite to support reconstruction after devastating conflict. Indonesia leads troop commitments with up to 8,000 soldiers for a new international stabilization force.
After reaching their first-ever SEA Games final in 2025, Indonesia's women's futsal team is ready to take the next step at this month's regional championship. The squad that shocked host Thailand in a dramatic penalty shootout now has its sights set on improving their third-place finish from 2024.
Scientists in Indonesia used a drone to tag an endangered pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a previously unknown migration path between Indonesia and Australia. The breakthrough method is safer for whales and could transform how we protect these ocean giants.
Scientists in Indonesia discovered that solar panels installed over farmland don't just generate clean energy. They're actually changing the soil beneath them in ways that could help feed the world.
After losing 78% of its forest to illegal farming, Indonesia's Tesso Nilo National Park is getting a second chance. Hundreds of families are being relocated in a bold effort to save one of the last homes for critically endangered Sumatran elephants and tigers.
Japan is funding a new fish market in Indonesia's remote Natuna Islands, bringing economic opportunity to island communities while strengthening regional partnerships. The project will help local fishers access better facilities and markets for their catch.
More than 20 countries have committed over $5 billion toward rebuilding Gaza, marking the largest international reconstruction effort in recent history. Indonesia became the first nation to commit concrete support, with 8,000 troops ready by June for peacekeeping operations.
Indonesia is connecting welfare families to village cooperatives that offer jobs and business training. The partnership gives 30,000 communities a path to turn temporary assistance into lasting income.
Indonesia reached full rice self-sufficiency in President Prabowo's first year, with national reserves hitting a record 4.2 million tons. Now the country is launching an ambitious "Fishing Village" initiative to achieve complete food sovereignty by developing 5,000 modern coastal hubs by 2029.
Indonesia is pushing forward with an ambitious free meals program that has already reached 60 million recipients since launching in January 2025. President Prabowo Subianto remains committed to the initiative despite criticism, funding it through budget efficiency measures.
A baby dugong swimming with its parents in Indonesia's Alor archipelago proves that more than a decade of community-led seagrass conservation is working. The rare sighting brings hope for these vulnerable marine mammals, estimated at just 1,000 individuals in Indonesian waters.
More than half of Indonesian households still burn their trash, releasing toxic fumes that harm health and warm the planet. New pilot projects are tackling the problem with community engagement and better waste systems instead of punishment.
A massive reticulated python discovered in Indonesia has officially become the longest wild snake ever recorded. The serpent, affectionately nicknamed "The Baroness," stretches an astounding 23 feet 8 inches and could be even longer.
When a concentration camp baby survived a bombing in 1943 Indonesia, a Japanese officer's nanny saved his life and raised him with pure devotion. Her love kept Walt Visser alive when no one else would touch the sick, starving child.
Two nations that control most of the world's coal exports are considering a treaty that would protect both the climate and mining jobs. By agreeing to stop approving new coal mines, they could help stabilize the energy transition while boosting local economies.
Indonesia thrilled millions with its hosting of the Asian Futsal Cup, drawing massive crowds and praise from officials. Now the nation is aiming even higher: bringing the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup home.
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