Indonesia stripped of hosting FIFA U-20 World Cup eight weeks ahead of start

Indonesia stripped of hosting FIFA U-20 World Cup eight weeks ahead of start

A man walks past FIFA U-20 World Cup banners outside Indonesia’s football federation (PSSI) office, after the country was dropped as host of the under-20 football World Cup, following outrage among politicians in the predominantly Muslim country about Israel’s participation, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 30 | Photo Credit: Reuters Indonesia was stripped of hosting […]

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The retired Boeing 737 that’s been transformed into a private villa | CNN

The retired Boeing 737 that’s been transformed into a private villa | CNN

CNN  —  From returning to the sky in new livery to fly for another airline, to being recycled for parts or moving an aircraft boneyard, the possibilities for retired aircraft are seemingly endless. Some have been converted into restaurants, museums, cafes and even party venues. But this private jet turned luxury villa, located on a […]

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Explained | What’s behind Indonesia’s deadly soccer match?

Explained | What’s behind Indonesia’s deadly soccer match?

In what appeared to be one of the worst sports disasters, police said at least 174 people died, including children and two police officers. Later on Sunday, East Java Deputy governor Emil Dardak said that the toll had been revised to 125 In what appeared to be one of the worst sports disasters, police said […]

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Indonesia football stampede live updates | Death toll rises to 174

Indonesia football stampede live updates | Death toll rises to 174

The number of spectators exceeded the capacity of the stadium in Indonesia where there was a crowd stampede that killed 174 The number of spectators exceeded the capacity of the stadium in Indonesia where there was a crowd stampede that killed 174 Indonesian police said on October 2 that at least 174 people had died […]

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Google app payments under probe by Indonesia’s antitrust agency

Google app payments under probe by Indonesia’s antitrust agency

Google has been fined more than 8 billion euros ($7.99 billion) by the European Union in the last decade for anti-competitive practices Google has been fined more than 8 billion euros ($7.99 billion) by the European Union in the last decade for anti-competitive practices Indonesia’s anti-trust agency (KPPU) said on Thursday it is investigating potential […]

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FIBA Asian Women’s U-18 Championship —India relegated to Division B

FIBA Asian Women’s U-18 Championship —India relegated to Division B

Poor shooting in the first two quarters lets the hosts down as it loses to Indonesia, which gets to remain in Division A Poor shooting in the first two quarters lets the hosts down as it loses to Indonesia, which gets to remain in Division A India has been relegated to Division-B and will play […]

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Indonesia blocks Yahoo, Paypal, gaming websites over licence breaches

Indonesia blocks Yahoo, Paypal, gaming websites over licence breaches

Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules, an official said on Saturday, sparking a backlash in social media. Registration is required under rules released in late November 2020 and will give authorities broad powers to compel platforms to disclose data […]

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Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules but others risk blocking, says ministry

Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules but others risk blocking, says ministry

The new regulations will give Indonesian authorities more power to access users’ data and take down content The new regulations will give Indonesian authorities more power to access users’ data and take down content Indonesia said on Thursday that Alphabet Inc’s Google has signed up to its new licensing rules for technology platforms, but warned […]

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Indonesia Masters: P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen enter round two

Indonesia Masters: P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen enter round two

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu had to toil hard to get the better off Line Christophersen of Denmark 18-21 21-15 21-11 in a 51-minute match Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu had to toil hard to get the better off Line Christophersen of Denmark 18-21 21-15 21-11 in a 51-minute match Top Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya […]

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese signals stronger ties with Indonesia on security, climate

Australian PM Anthony Albanese signals stronger ties with Indonesia on security, climate

PM Albanese reiterated a A$470 million ($338.49 million) pledge over four years for overseas development in Indonesia and the region PM Albanese reiterated a A$470 million ($338.49 million) pledge over four years for overseas development in Indonesia and the region Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heralded a deepened relationship with close neighbour Indonesia, pledging stronger […]

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