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President Prabowo Subianto Replaces Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa with Suahasil Nazara

President Prabowo Subianto abruptly removed Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa from his position as finance minister on Monday, September 14, 2026. Purbaya was replaced by his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, who was sworn in at the State Palace. Purbaya reported that he learned of his dismissal via…

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4 sources across 3 countries · Indonesia · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


President Prabowo Appoints Suahasil Nazara as Indonesia's New Finance Minister

President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Monday, September 14, 2026, and appointed Suahasil Nazara as his replacement. Nazara, who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019, was sworn in at the State Palace under Presidential Decree…

5 sources across 3 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia Intensifies Search for 129 Missing After Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea

Indonesian rescue teams are searching for 129 people missing after the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea over the weekend. Authorities have confirmed six deaths and reported that 108 people have been rescued. The vessel was carrying a total of 243 people…

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7 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Six Dead and 129 Missing After Passenger Ship Capsizes in Java Sea

At least six people have died and 129 remain missing after the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea on Sunday. The vessel was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan with 243 people on board, consisting of 213 passengers and…

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9 sources across 8 countries

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea Leaving Six Dead and Over 120 Missing

At least six people died and approximately 130 others remain missing after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea on Sunday. The vessel was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it encountered bad weather. According…

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15 sources across 12 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Search Underway for Missing Indonesian Passenger Ship with Over 240 People

Indonesian authorities have launched a search and rescue operation after losing contact with a passenger ship carrying between 240 and 243 people in the Java Sea. The vessel, identified as the Virgo Transport 8, was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South…

6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Ancient Remains in Indonesia Reveal Earliest Known Human Drug Use

Researchers have discovered evidence that humans used psychoactive substances as far back as 20,000 years ago. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, come from the remains of hunter gatherers found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Led by Adam Brumm of…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Wildfires and Haze Trigger Health Crisis in Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia have caused a surge in respiratory illnesses, affecting 12.5 million people across seven provinces. According to the Health Ministry, cases of acute respiratory infections in fire affected regions reached 113,336 by September 9,…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Ancient Evidence of Drug Use Found in Indonesia

Research from Griffith University in Australia suggests that humans may have used mind altering substances as far back as 25,000 years ago. The study, published in Science Advances, analyzed the skeletal remains of two early human foragers from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

West Kalimantan Extends Haze Emergency as Indonesian Forest Fires Impact Southeast Asia

The West Kalimantan Provincial Government has extended the haze emergency response status until September 20, 2026, due to ongoing forest and land fires. Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan stated that the extension is necessary because ground and air task forces are still…

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2 sources · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Indonesia.

· morning

Indonesia Intensifies Search for Eight Missing Near Mount Anak Krakatau

Indonesian authorities have expanded a massive joint search and rescue operation for eight people who went missing in the Sunda Strait while traveling to cover the eruptive activity of Mount Anak Krakatau. The missing group consists of five journalists from Antara, Anadolu,…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Ancient Indonesian Remains Provide Earliest Evidence of Human Drug Use

Researchers have discovered evidence that ancient hunter gatherers in Indonesia used mind altering substances as far back as 25,000 years ago. The study, published in Science Advances, analyzed the skeletal remains of two individuals from the island of Sulawesi. One individual…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Indonesia Wildfires Cause Global Emissions Surge and Widespread School Closures

Indonesia is experiencing its most intense wildfire season in 11 years, with fire emissions from September 1 to September 7 reaching 19.7 million metric tons. According to the European Union's Copernicus climate monitoring service, these emissions made Indonesia the world leader…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Search Expands for Missing Journalists and Crew in Sunda Strait

A joint search team has yet to find eight people who went missing aboard a speedboat in the Sunda Strait off Pandeglang, Banten. The group, which includes five journalists and three crew members, lost contact on Monday at 3:04 p.m. while traveling to cover the eruption of Mount…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Search Expanded for Missing Journalists Near Mount Anak Krakatau

A joint search and rescue operation has resumed and expanded to find a speedboat carrying eight people, including five journalists, that disappeared near Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait. The group departed from the Banten province on Monday, September 7, 2026, to…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Germany

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Indonesia Reopens Airports Following Anak Krakatau Volcanic Activity

Indonesia reopened eight airports on Tuesday as volcanic activity from Mount Anak Krakatau eased. The closures, which affected airports in Jakarta, Banten, Lampung, and West Java, occurred after the volcano erupted continuously for 25 hours starting Friday night. The eruption…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia Suspends Nearly 2,000 Free Meal Kitchens Over Sanitation Issues

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has suspended 1,999 kitchens across Indonesia for failing to register with the health ministry for mandatory hygiene and sanitation certifications. Agency chief Sudaryono stated on Monday that compliance with these standards is non negotiable…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Japan to Deploy Helicopters to Assist Indonesia in Fighting Forest Fires

The Japanese government is providing three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to assist Indonesia in extinguishing forest and land fires from September 12 to September 19, 2026. The aircraft are being transported aboard the JS Kunisaki and are scheduled to dock at Kijing Port in West…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Indonesia · Japan · Malaysia

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia Reopens Major Airports After Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands Thousands

Indonesia reopened its main international airport in Jakarta and several other regional hubs on Tuesday after a series of eruptions from Mount Anak Krakatau forced widespread closures. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and four other airports near Jakarta and on the…

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17 sources across 14 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Air Travel and Strands Thousands in Indonesia

The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has caused widespread disruption to air travel in Indonesia, leading to the closure of several airports including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Indonesia's Transportation Ministry reported on Monday, September 7, 2026, that…

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7 sources across 5 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Focus Taiwan Taiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Volcanic Eruption of Anak Krakatau Strands Thousands and Shuts Indonesian Airports

Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, were closed over the weekend and into Monday morning due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The Indonesian transport ministry reported that approximately 170,000 passengers were…

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17 sources across 14 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Eight Muslim Majority Nations Condemn Israeli Ministers' Proposals for Gaza Population Removal

Eight Muslim majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Turkey, issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning proposals by Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The foreign ministers…

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5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · France · Israel · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Air Quality Emergency Declared in Malaysia as Indonesian Wildfires Spread

Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak on Borneo island after air pollution readings reached critical levels. The Air Pollutant Index (API) peaked at 512, surpassing the hazardous threshold of 300 and triggering the emergency declaration.…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Volcanic Eruption of Anak Krakatau Disrupts Air Travel and Daily Life in Indonesia

An eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia has left up to 150,000 passengers stranded and forced the temporary closure of up to eight airports. The suspension of operations primarily affected Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, where volcanic ash was…

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16 sources across 15 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-funded
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesian Wildfires Cause Regional Haze and Health Crisis

Widespread fires across Borneo and Sumatra have blanketed parts of Indonesia and neighboring countries in hazardous smog. The haze has spread to Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, leading to school closures and an increase in respiratory problems. In Malaysia, an…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Taiwan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Volcanic Eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau Disrupts Flights and Daily Life in Indonesia

Operations at Soekarno Hatta International Airport near Jakarta were suspended on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau was detected in the airspace. The suspension affected 209 flights and approximately 22,798 passengers. International routes to…

10 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Southeast Asia Battles Hazardous Haze as Indonesian Wildfires Spread

A regional air pollution crisis has intensified across Southeast Asia due to wildfires in Indonesia, particularly in Kalimantan and Sumatra. The situation reached a critical point in Malaysia, where a state of emergency was declared for the Serian district of Sarawak after air…

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5 sources across 4 countries · Singapore · Malaysia · Qatar · Taiwan · 3 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-funded
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Wildfires Ravage Kalimantan and Sumatra as El Niño Intensifies

Intense wildfires are spreading across the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sumatra, exacerbated by a super El Niño phenomenon that officials describe as the most challenging dry season in a decade. In Kalimantan, the fires have spread near the planned new capital,…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Telegraph United Kingdom · Centre-right · RedBird Capital Partners

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Malaysia Declares State of Emergency in Sarawak Due to Toxic Haze

Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in the Serian division of Sarawak on the island of Borneo after hazardous haze from forest fires in neighboring Indonesia drove air pollution to critical levels. King Sultan Ibrahim consented to the declaration after the Air Pollutant…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil · Hong Kong · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

President Prabowo and Vladimir Putin Discuss Economic Ties at Eastern Economic Forum

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Vladivostok on September 3 to explore expanded economic cooperation in fertilizer, energy, mineral resources, and shipbuilding. The meeting took place during the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, where…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Indonesia.

· morning


Over 1,700 Indonesians Sickened by Government Free Meal Program in One Week

More than 1,700 students and teachers in Indonesia contracted food poisoning this week after consuming meals provided by President Prabowo Subianto's multibillion dollar free meal program. In Central Java, 752 students and 25 teachers at a senior high school in Lasem suffered…

4 sources across 4 countries · Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Mount Sinabung Eruption Triggers Evacuations and Flight Disruptions in North Sumatra

Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra erupted on Monday, leading to the evacuation of residents and the temporary closure of Kualanamu International Airport. Indonesian authorities evacuated 615 residents from 211 families in Kuta Tengah village to an emergency response post in…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Indonesia.

· morning


Indonesian Wildfires Trigger Hazardous Air Quality Across Southeast Asia

Forest and land fires in Indonesia, particularly across Kalimantan and Sumatra, have caused air quality to reach hazardous levels in several countries, prompting school closures and public health warnings. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that air quality…

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5 sources across 4 countries · Indonesia · Hong Kong · Philippines · Singapore · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesian Wildfires Trigger Hazardous Haze Across Southeast Asia

Wildfires in Indonesia have caused hazardous air quality across parts of Southeast Asia, leading to a surge in respiratory illnesses and the activation of the highest transboundary haze alert by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The smoke, originating from…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Mount Sinabung Erupts in North Sumatra Prompting Higher Alert

Mount Sinabung on Indonesia's Sumatra island erupted on Monday, sending a column of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters into the sky. The eruption occurred in the Karo district of North Sumatra province, with ash covering buildings, vehicles, and roads in several villages. Local…

2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Wildfires in Kalimantan Trigger Regional Haze and National Park Closures

Wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region have caused a surge in hotspots and hazardous air quality that has affected neighboring Malaysia and Brunei. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported a significant increase in hotspots in West Kalimantan as of August 31,…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia Constitutional Court Decriminalizes Insulting Government

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has struck down provisions that made it a crime to insult the government and state institutions. These restrictions had been in effect for less than eight months. While the ruling has been applauded by activists, some caution that the decision…

2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United States

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Orangutan Rescued from Borneo Fire Zone Battles Respiratory Illness

An orangutan has been rescued from a fire zone in Indonesia's Borneo and is currently battling a respiratory illness. The animal, named Sampurna after the village where it was found, was discovered in a weak state on a palm oil plantation near a fire site in Ketapang, West…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia Employs Cloud Seeding to Combat Severe Wildfires and Toxic Haze

Indonesia has intensified its fight against forest fires by utilizing cloud seeding and water bombing as toxic haze spreads across the archipelago. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that it has poured over four million liters of water on active fire zones…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Jakarta Police Name 45 Suspects Following Protest Unrest

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have named 45 people as suspects for vandalism and assault, and three others for the misuse of sharp weapons, following unrest that erupted after a protest on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The unrest occurred after a demonstration at the Parliament…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thousands Protest in Jakarta Demanding Anti Corruption Legislation

Thousands of protesters gathered at the House of Representatives in Jakarta on Thursday to demand that parliament pass a long delayed asset forfeiture bill. The legislation, first introduced in 2008, would allow the government to seize assets linked to corruption and money…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Indonesia · Qatar · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Large Scale Protests Erupt in Jakarta Over Corruption and Government Spending

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Jakarta on Thursday to protest government corruption and wasteful spending. Protesters are demanding the passage of a law that would allow the state to seize assets from corrupt politicians; some groups are specifically calling for the…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Netherlands

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Severe Wildfires and Haze Crisis Grips Indonesia

Millions of people in Indonesia are facing severe health risks as El Nino fueled wildfires cause thick haze to cover cities and towns across Borneo and Sumatra. The Indonesian Ministry of Health reported that 3.4 million people in seven provinces are at risk of respiratory…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Pati Residents Protest in Jakarta for Asset Forfeiture and Anti Graft Measures

Hundreds of residents from Pati, Central Java, gathered at the Senayan Legislative Complex in Jakarta on Thursday to demand the swift passage of an asset forfeiture bill and the death penalty for corrupt officials. The United Pati People’s Alliance (AMPB) coordinated the rally,…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Indonesia.

· morning


Researchers Discover Potential Last Viable Population of Ganges Sharks in Indonesia

Researchers have discovered a potential last viable population of the critically endangered Ganges shark in a remote area of North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Led by Michael Grant of James Cook University, an exploratory mission in 2023 revealed that a fisherman on the Sesayap River…

2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Indonesia Battles Forest Fires Amid International Support and Domestic Mitigation Efforts

Wildfires are currently affecting at least 10 provinces in Indonesia, creating hazardous haze that has impacted local communities. President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government has deployed thousands of personnel, including 1,500 Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore Commit to Keeping Malacca Strait Open and Safe

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore straits free, open, and safe for international shipping. The three littoral states emphasized this goal during the 17th Co-operation Forum, an event linked to a…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Singapore · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Indonesia Sanctions Companies and Intensifies Firefighting as Haze Spreads Regionally

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of business permits for corporations found responsible for forest fires as toxic haze spreads across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The Ministry of Forestry has already imposed administrative sanctions on six…

development
7 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Singapore monitors air quality as fires in Indonesia increase haze risk

Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) warned on August 24 that occasional periods of haze could affect the city state following an escalation in hotspot activity and dense smoke plumes in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra. The 24 hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI)…

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2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

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  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Singapore.

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun Makes First Public Appearance Following Legal Controversy

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first public appearance in approximately 17 months during a live broadcast for the 37th anniversary of RCTI, a major Indonesian broadcasting station. During the program, Kim thanked the channel and performed the song Dreaming, which was featured…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

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