Indonesia Welcomes Satrio, the Country’s First Giant Panda Cub, Named by President Prabowo
Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) in Cisarua, Bogor, has welcomed the birth of its first giant panda cub. The male cub, born on 27 November 2025, is the first giant panda ever born in Indonesia and a significant result of long-term cooperation with China. The cub was officially named Satrio, or Rio, by Indonesian President Prabowo […]
Traditional Village Burns Down in West Sumba, Indonesia, Leaving 41 Families Homeless
A large fire destroyed the Waru Wora Traditional Village in Patiala Bawa Village, Lamboya District, West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Friday (5 December 2025). The incident caused significant damage to the cultural site and left dozens of families without shelter. Local residents attempted to extinguish the fire using basic tools, but the […]
ART SG 2026 Returns on 23–25 January 2026, Partnering with S.E.A. Focus
ART SG will return on 23–25 January 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Now in its fourth edition, this international art fair returns with an expanded format. Notably, for the first time, ART SG will feature S.E.A. Focus as part of its main programme. The result? 106 galleries from […]
Sperm Whales Repeatedly Spotted Off North Bali Coast
A series of sperm whale sightings has drawn attention in the waters of North Bali, particularly in the Pemuteran area, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency. A local resident and tour guide, Abdul Rohim, recorded one of the encounters while taking tourists out to sea. The footage shows the back and tail of a large whale surfacing […]
Bonnie Blue Detained in Bali, Faces 15-Year Sentence, Seen Making Content During Immigration Inquiry
British adult content creator Tia Emma Billinger, known professionally as Bonnie Blue, underwent further questioning at the Ngurah Rai Class I Special Immigration Office in Badung. Bonnie, 26, appeared calm during the process and was seen recording content inside the investigation room shortly before the examination began. According to detikBali, Bonnie arrived at the Immigration […]
CCTV Captures Japanese Tourists Allegedly Stealing Over 20 Items in Bali Shop
A group of Japanese tourists has been accused of stealing more than 20 items of clothing from a Bali shop. The incident was recorded by the store’s CCTV and is now under police and immigration investigation. The shopkeeper, Nyoman Jonathan, said he became suspicious after noticing empty hangers despite no sales transactions. “About 12 people. […]
Terra Drone Building Fire in Jakarta Claims 22 Lives After First-Floor Ignition
A fire at the Terra Drone building in Cempaka Baru, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, killed 22 people on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. One of the victims was a pregnant woman. “One of the victims was a pregnant woman,” Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Senior Commissioner Susatyo Purnomo said in Jakarta on Tuesday (9 December 2025), as […]
Indonesia Deploys Elephants to Clear Debris After Flash Floods in Aceh
Flash floods that struck residential areas in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, disrupted public access and left large amounts of debris across the affected areas. In response, the Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) deployed four trained elephants to support cleanup operations in areas inaccessible to heavy machinery. According to BKSDA, the decision was taken to […]
Bonnie Blue, British Adult Film Star, Arrested in Bali for Alleged Pornography
Porn star Bonnie Blue has been detained by police in Bali following a series of allegations ranging from pornography-related activities to vehicle registration violations and the misuse of a tourist visa. The arrest intensified scrutiny on a broader network believed to be producing adult content on the island. Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, […]
Bali Airbnb: Governor Koster Proposes Ending Digital Accommodation Services in 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he will propose stopping Airbnb-style accommodation services across the island, arguing that digitally marketed lodgings do not contribute to Regional Original Revenue (PAD). Koster made the statement during the 15th Regional Conference of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali in Denpasar on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. […]