Palembang, Indonesia — A court in Indonesia has convicted a woman of inciting religious hatred and sentenced her to two years in prison for saying a Muslim prayer and then eating pork — considered forbidden in Islam — in a TikTok video. In a shocking verdict on Tuesday, judges at Palembang court in South Sumatra province …
Title: President Biden Heads to G20 Summit in India Amidst Controversy and Uncertainty Meta Description: President Joe Biden departs for the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi, India amidst speculation and criticism. Find out the latest updates and potential outcomes of the summit. Date: September 8, 2023 President Joe Biden embarked on his journey to …
President Joe Biden embarked on his journey to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India amid speculations about COVID-19 transmission and the cancellation of the trip. Despite not taking questions from the press, he confidently boarded Air Force One. The timing of his departure coincides with the Department of Justice’s announcement of potential gun …
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, attended a prestigious event in Seoul, South Korea on Friday, June 9, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Indonesia has granted its first “Golden Visa” to Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. This initiative was launched to attract foreign investment to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. According to Silmy …
After being stranded at sea for 38 hours, four Australian tourists and two Indonesian crew members have been successfully rescued in a remote part of the ocean off the coast of Indonesia. The group, consisting of 17 members including crew members, had embarked on a journey from North Nias to Pinang Island, a renowned surfing …
The Miss Universe Organization has recently terminated its partnership with PT Capella Swastika Karya, its Indonesian franchisee, and has decided to cancel the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Malaysia. This decision comes after several contestants filed complaints with the police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment. The contestants claimed that they were asked to strip …
The Tomohon Extreme Market in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi used to be a popular tourist spot. It was known for selling live animals, including pythons, bats, and rats. However, in 2018, videos of dogs and cats being brutally beaten and blowtorched alive circulated online, leading to international condemnation. Animal activists called on travel …
Travelers from Singapore will soon have an exciting new vacation option that doesn’t involve flying. Nirup Island, a luxurious private island located just nine miles south of Singapore, recently opened its doors. This opening is part of a two-phase development, with the first phase including the launch of a restaurant and bar, ferry terminal, marina …
A resourceful couple hailing from Manchester decided to sell their home and belongings in pursuit of a financially free lifestyle on the idyllic island of Bali. Matt Dearing, 36, and Carlie Donnelley, 35, were exhausted from the monotony of working to live, and sought a change. Without hesitation, they sold their three-bedroom house for a …
Scientists believe that a Covid variant discovered in Indonesia may be the most mutated version of the virus ever recorded. This variant, a morphed version of Delta, has 113 unique mutations, with 37 of them affecting the spike protein that the coronavirus uses to attach to human cells. In comparison, the Omicron variant carries around …