Statues and hundreds of culturally significant artefacts have been returned to Indonesia by the Dutch, but with close to 30 museum theft cases in recent decades authorities move to ensure these don't ...

Australia is the latest Western nation to voice an openness to deploying troops in Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, joining ...

Prabowo was praising Jokowi to the skies, even presenting him a keris named “Kiai Garuda ... He writes extensively about Indonesian literature, culture and politics. The views expressed here ...

Ribbons of incense slowly spiral skyward and the mournful coo-ooh of a dove echoes through the tropical greenery as the Balinese priest takes my outstretched hand in his. “This is not your ...

At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the work of contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita was made hundreds of years ago. From afar, her embroideries and paintings could ...

With Bali again being included on an international tourist guide's 'no-visit' list for 2025, Australian regulars recount the changes they've noticed over the years and offer their own guidance.

As concerns mount in Bali that the high volume of budget-conscious tourists is threatening the Indonesian island’s economy and reputation, officials are being urged to consider a drastic shift ...