Day: May 24, 2022

GPDRR 2022: Reducing disaster risks by planting 10 million trees

The Indonesian government planted trees at Mertasari Beach, Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday as a symbolic move to reduce the risk of disasters.The tree planting in Bali was part of a 10 million tree movement which was conducted simultaneously in 34 province…

Indonesia Summons British Ambassador For Raising Rainbow Flag

The Indonesian government summoned British Ambassador, Owen Jenkins, yesterday, to seek clarification regarding the raising of a rainbow flag at the embassy’s area.Rainbow flag is widely considered as the symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (…

Ministry records continued increase in regions with level 1 PPKM

The Home Affairs Ministry reported that the number of regions with level 1 public activity restrictions (PPKM) had continued to increase in terms of the extension of PPKM in Java-Bali and the areas outside them.Director General of Regional Administrati…

Biden Ends Asia Trip With Warning Seen as Signal to China

TOKYO — Ending his 6-day trip to Asia, U.S. President Joe Biden used the war in Ukraine to send a message to China to uphold the fundamental principles of the international order.“Territorial integrity and sovereignty, international law, human rights m…