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Asia
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points: ...
Bryan Ke
Videos
Watch: Indonesian pilot comforts Palestinian passenger in viral video
A video showing an Indonesian pilot offering comfort and support to a Palestinian passenger has touched hearts on social media. What happene...
Entertainment
Indonesian actor Andien Aisyah shares Barbie-inspired looks with traditional attire
Indonesian actor and singer Andien Aisyah has gone viral for flaunting Barbie-inspired looks using traditional Indonesian garments. “Barbie ...
Michelle De Pacina
Indonesia
Indonesian pet owners spend over $13,000 on their dogs’ wedding
A pair of dogs in Indonesia have gone viral on TikTok for their lavish wedding. What happened: On July 14, two Alaskan Malamutes named Jojo ...
Editorial Staff
Interview: Stephanie Poetri on her new song’s edgier sound, artist she’s most excited to see perform
Indonesian American singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri challenges the notion of astrological influence on love and relationships in her late...
Daniel Anderson
Watch: Indonesian bride receives Coldplay tickets as dowry
An Indonesian bride recently made headlines for receiving Coldplay tickets as her dowry. On Sunday, Twitter user @orangdalamkamu, the brothe...
NIKI announces 2023 world tour, releases first-ever live album
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI recently announced her upcoming world tour, “Nicole World Tour.” On Monday, NIKI posted on her...
Rich Brian pays homage to his Justin Chon film debut in new single ‘Sundance Freestyle’
On late Wednesday, Indonesian rapper Rich Brian released “Sundance Freestyle,” a track that pays homage to his acting debut in t...
‘I only write love songs’: 88rising’s Stephanie Poetri dishes on her love language and new single ‘Breakfast in Bed’
88rising singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri released her new single “Breakfast in Bed” with American rapper Gnash. The collaboration is th...
Crime
Woman killed after teens ‘mistakenly’ shoot her Texas Airbnb with 100 rounds
A woman was killed in Texas after a group of teenagers allegedly fired around 100 rounds at her San Antonio home by “mistake” last week. Nov...
Carl Samson
NIKI concert review: A nostalgic Friday night party with ‘NICOLE’
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI is currently on her first-ever solo North American tour, which will conclude in Los Angeles on Oct. 22. ...
NIKI releases short film shot in only 5 days
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI dropped her first-ever short film “But I’m Letting Go” on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music on Friday. ...
Fashion
Indonesian Fashion Photographer Fights Hate Through Powerful Visualizations
Reinhardt Kenneth is using his skills to create awareness and begin conversations through his intense, visually-gripping photographic series...
Kimberly Nguyen
National Anthem Star Sings Epic Cover of Tones and I’s ‘Dance Monkey’
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, the girl who made jaws drop for her epic national anthem performances, has gone viral again, but this time for he...
News
Wealthy Tycoon’s Son Named ‘World’s Worst Rapist’ for Assaulting Nearly 200 Men
An Indonesian doctorate student is now being shamed as the “world’s worst rapist” after being convicted of 159 sex-related offenses in the U...
Indonesian Journalist Who Lost Her Eye in Protests is Now Suing the HK Police
An Indonesian journalist who lost an eye while covering a clash between protesters and police officers in Hong Kong has expressed her intent...
Instagram
Indonesian Dad Shielded Son From Bullets During Christchurch Massacre, Both Survived
A two-year-old boy survived the horrific New Zealand mosque shooting last Friday after his father shielded him from the gunfire. The Indone...
Ryan General
Indonesian Teens Are Getting High By Boiling Used Menstrual Pads in Water and Drinking It
Some youngsters in Indonesia were recently found to have been using sanitary pads as a cheaper alternative to drugs and alcohol. Teens ...
Saudi Arabia Executes Indonesian Domestic Worker Who ‘Killed Boss Trying to Rape Her’
The Indonesian city of Jakarta is now condemning Saudi Arabia for executing Indonesian migrant worker Tuti Tursilawati without informi...
Indonesia’s Vice President Goes Viral After Joining His Granddaughter in Adorable Dance Video
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla went viral after a video of him adorably dancing with his granddaughter was posted on social media. Th...
Indonesian Teen Survives 49 Days at Sea Before Rescue
After nearly two months of drifting alone at sea, a 19-year-old Indonesian teen is back home with his family. The unforeseen voyage started ...
Meet NIKI, Indonesia’s Rising R&B Star
“I always had the mindset I wasn’t going to make it because I’m Asian – and no Asians ever make it.” These were the thoughts that sat in the...
Indonesian School Apologizes for Dressing Up Kids With Guns for Holiday Parade
A kindergarten in Indonesia apologized after drawing massive controversy online for dressing up children in black jihadist-style costumes du...
Underage Driver Pees His Pants After Getting Pulled Over, Gets Humiliated By Police With Instagram Photo
Indonesian police recently subjected an underaged driver to online humiliation after catching him riding a motorcycle without a license. The...
Man in Indonesia Kills Neighbor After She Kept Asking ‘When Are You Getting Married?’
A 28-year-old Indonesian man may face life in prison if a court finds him guilty of killing his pregnant neighbor on Jan. 19 in Kampung Pasi...
Indonesian Woman Sold as Sex Slave in the U.S. Awarded For Helping Fellow Survivors
Shandra Woworunti, an Indonesian woman who survived a nightmarish life as a sex slave in the United States, was recently honored not only fo...
Indonesian Domestic Worker Falls 7 Stories While ‘Cleaning Windows’ in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is now investigating the case of an Indonesian domestic worker who fell from the seventh floor of her...
Indonesian Woman Allegedly Attacked By South Korean Club Bouncer Because of Her Race
An Indonesian woman, whose face was badly injured after being beaten up by a South Korean bouncer in Busan, claimed she was attacked because...
70-Year-Old Woman Ties the Knot With 16-Year-Old in Indonesia
A 16-year-old Indonesian boy married an elderly woman in her 70s after the May-December couple threatened to commit suicide if they were pro...
Khier Casino
Good Samaritans Raise $3,161 for 94-Year-Old Banana Seller After He Was Robbed
An Indonesian banana seller was robbed of all his savings of 1 million rupiah ($75) last week, but thanks to the kindness of social media us...
141 Men Arrested in Indonesia for Attending ‘Gay Sex Party’, Violating Pornography Laws
Police in Jakarta, Indonesia have arrested 141 men for allegedly attending a gay sex party at a sauna on Sunday. Homosexuality is not illega...
Italian Woman Saves Money for 2 Years to Marry Indonesian Man She Met on Facebook
In the digital age, more and more people are meeting their significant others online. That’s what happened to a young Italian woman, identif...
Uncategorized
Obama Sends Personal Letter to Scared Indonesian Girl in America After Trump Victory
Millions of Americans who tuned in to President Barack Obama’s final speech to the nation Tuesday evening were sad to see him leave office. ...
Aussie Tourists Forced into ‘Walk of Shame’ After Allegedly Stealing a Bike in Indonesia
Two Australians accused of stealing a bicycle have become recent subjects a public walk of shame in an island in Indonesia. According to an ...
Son Epically Trolls His Parents After 3 Years Away From Home And Losing 45 Pounds
Hadi Wibawa is student studying in London from Medan, Indonesia. He hasn’t been home to see his family for the last three years due to...
Meet the Socialite Grandson of Indonesia’s Richest Woman
Richard Muljadi is the socialite grandson of Indonesia’s richest woman, Kartini Muljadi, who currently has a net worth of $715 million...
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