Indonesian police have named a suspect in connection with a bomb threat sent to SDN Srengseng Sawah, an elementary school in South Jakarta. The suspect allegedly admitted to sending the threat due to personal life struggles and debts from online lending platforms, according to reports from detikNews. The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education has … Read more
Erin Dibayangi Sentenced to Prison in Alleged Domestic Worker Abuse Case Erin Dibayangi, the ex-wife of Indonesian comedian Andre Taulany, was sentenced to prison in connection with an alleged assault on a former domestic worker, according to verified reports. The case, which has drawn public attention in Indonesia, involves charges of physical abuse and escalated … Read more
An Indonesian court has sentenced former Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison following a high-profile corruption trial involving the procurement of Chromebooks for public schools. The verdict, delivered by the Jakarta Corruption Court, concludes a legal battle that has drawn intense public scrutiny and sparked significant debate regarding government … Read more
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the alleged confinement of three printing company employees in Central Jakarta. The suspects reportedly held the victims for 21 days following allegations that the employees were responsible for the loss of printing plates valued at approximately Rp230 million. According to official statements from the National … Read more
London, June 2, 2026 — An Indonesian wedding organizer named WO Marwah has become the focal point of a growing scandal after authorities revealed a pattern of defrauding couples with false promises of venue subsidies and luxury bonuses—including roasted goat (kambing guling)—that never materialized. According to verified reports from law enforcement and media investigations, Marwah’s … Read more
Sofia, Bulgaria — The United Nations has quietly added Israel and Russia to a blacklist of states accused of enabling or failing to prevent conflict-related sexual violence—a move that has triggered sharp diplomatic backlash, including protests from Israel’s government and calls for the UN Secretary-General to intervene. The list, released in June 2024 as part … Read more
Local authorities in Pekalongan, Central Java, have moved to detain the leader of a local spiritual retreat center, known as a padepokan, following formal allegations of sexual abuse involving minors. The arrest, confirmed by the Pekalongan Police, marks a significant escalation in a case that has prompted widespread public concern and calls for a thorough … Read more
The South Korean legal community is reeling following the sudden death of Judge Shin Jong-o, the presiding official who recently delivered a significantly harsher sentence to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The tragedy has cast a somber shadow over a high-profile legal battle that has gripped the nation, highlighting the immense pressures facing the … Read more
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest in Myanmar Amidst Mass Pardons Yangon, Myanmar – In a surprising turn of events, Myanmar’s military government has ordered the transfer of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This move coincides with the … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand federal execution methods to include firing squads, electrocution and lethal gas, according to a 48-page memo released on April 24, 2026. This move aims to address ongoing difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs, which have hampered federal executions in recent years. … Read more