Andreas Harsono
@andreasharsono.bsky.social
Author, Indonesia, Human Rights Watch, journalism, religious freedom and belief, freedom of expression, West Papua https://www.andreasharsono.net/
Xi Jinping reached out to Donald Trump because a Japanese leader is taking her country’s strongest stance since World War II to assert that Taiwan’s security is also Japan’s security. Japan’s new strategic posture has alarmed Beijing’s leaders www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Xi Jinping reached out to Donald Trump because a Japanese leader is taking her country’s strongest stance since World War II to assert that Taiwan’s security is also Japan’s security. Japan’s new strategic posture has alarmed Beijing’s leaders www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
President Trump signed an executive order that took a step toward designating parts of the Muslim Brotherhood as terror organizations, which would impose broad travel and economic restrictions including against branches located in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Trump Moves Toward Labeling Parts of Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorists
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November 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
President Trump signed an executive order that took a step toward designating parts of the Muslim Brotherhood as terror organizations, which would impose broad travel and economic restrictions including against branches located in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Donald Trump's envoys drafted a 28-point peace proposal for Russia and Ukraine. But it got a storm of criticism as it is widely seen as a capitulation to most of the Kremlin’s demands www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
What to Know About Trump’s Peace Plan for Russia and Ukraine
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November 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Donald Trump's envoys drafted a 28-point peace proposal for Russia and Ukraine. But it got a storm of criticism as it is widely seen as a capitulation to most of the Kremlin’s demands www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
The grisly killings of a Bedouin couple set off a new wave of sectarian unrest over the weekend in Homs, one of Syria’s largest and most diverse cities, between the Bedouin and the Alawites www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The grisly killings of a Bedouin couple set off a new wave of sectarian unrest over the weekend in Homs, one of Syria’s largest and most diverse cities, between the Bedouin and the Alawites www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Samir Shah, the chairman of BBC, defended the British public broadcaster at a parliamentary committee hearing while apologizing (again) for the misleading edit of a Jan. 6 speech by President Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
BBC Chair Tries to Calm Political ‘Firestorm’ Over Trump Edit
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November 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Samir Shah, the chairman of BBC, defended the British public broadcaster at a parliamentary committee hearing while apologizing (again) for the misleading edit of a Jan. 6 speech by President Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1992 when hope and peace between Russia and the U.S. was gaining momentum. He retired later in Moscow but deciding to volunteer to join the Russian aggression in Ukraine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1992 when hope and peace between Russia and the U.S. was gaining momentum. He retired later in Moscow but deciding to volunteer to join the Russian aggression in Ukraine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Philippe Bolopion, a 13-year veteran of Human Rights Watch and a French journalist who has extensively advocated on atrocities in conflict zones, has been named the executive director of Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Philippe Bolopion, a 13-year veteran of Human Rights Watch and a French journalist who has extensively advocated on atrocities in conflict zones, has been named the executive director of Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
Is it safe to return to a country wracked by an abusive armed conflict, widespread atrocities, and targeted ethnic violence, including war crimes and crimes against humanity?
The Trump administration says it is. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
The Trump administration says it is. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Is it safe to return to a country wracked by an abusive armed conflict, widespread atrocities, and targeted ethnic violence, including war crimes and crimes against humanity?
The Trump administration says it is. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
The Trump administration says it is. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
Gojek Tokopedia is entering a pivotal transition as it prepares a new leadership lineup ahead of 2026. The tech giant has nominated Hans Patuwo as its next CEO, replacing Patrick Walujo, who is stepping down after helming the company since June 2023 share.google/rDPz0NIBQ5xo...
GoTo Is Replacing CEO Patrick Walujo
GoTo names Hans Patuwo as its next CEO, replacing Patrick Walujo, as the tech giant prepares a major leadership reset ahead of 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Gojek Tokopedia is entering a pivotal transition as it prepares a new leadership lineup ahead of 2026. The tech giant has nominated Hans Patuwo as its next CEO, replacing Patrick Walujo, who is stepping down after helming the company since June 2023 share.google/rDPz0NIBQ5xo...
On December 10, the Australian government's social media ban for under-16s will capture millions of Australian teenagers For some, the purge is coming early youtu.be/4lyELWsSHrc?...
Will kids be protected or punished under Australia's social media ban? | 7.30
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On December 10, the Australian government's social media ban for under-16s will capture millions of Australian teenagers For some, the purge is coming early youtu.be/4lyELWsSHrc?...
Indonesian military is preparing three brigades for the Gaza stabilization force, consisting of a health battalion, an engineering battalion, a support battalion, and a mechanized battalion. They will be led by a lieutenant general. tirto.id/tni-pasukan-...
TNI: Pasukan Perdamaian Gaza akan Dipimpin Jenderal Bintang 3
Menhan Sjafrie memastikan Presiden Prabowo sudah memerintahkannya untuk mempersiapkan pasukan perdamaian di bawah PBB.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Indonesian military is preparing three brigades for the Gaza stabilization force, consisting of a health battalion, an engineering battalion, a support battalion, and a mechanized battalion. They will be led by a lieutenant general. tirto.id/tni-pasukan-...
Remember a clip of @suelinwong.bsky.social of @theeconomistnews.bsky.social standing mic in her hand in her mother’s kitchen in Sydney, far away from her duty post in Hong Kong, having a candid conversation about life in communist China? gijn.org/stories/gijc...
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Remember a clip of @suelinwong.bsky.social of @theeconomistnews.bsky.social standing mic in her hand in her mother’s kitchen in Sydney, far away from her duty post in Hong Kong, having a candid conversation about life in communist China? gijn.org/stories/gijc...
Joseph E. Stiglitz —a Nobel prize-winner for economics— challenged the investigative journalism community to probe Western financial institutions and the associated rules that lead to wealth being laundered from the Global South gijn.org/stories/gijc...
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Joseph E. Stiglitz —a Nobel prize-winner for economics— challenged the investigative journalism community to probe Western financial institutions and the associated rules that lead to wealth being laundered from the Global South gijn.org/stories/gijc...
At least 90 people have been killed in floods and landslides in central Vietnam – the worst in decades. The government says natural disasters have caused more than USD2 billion in damage www.youtube.com/watch?v=90sA...
Death toll from Vietnam floods rises to 90, several still missing
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November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
At least 90 people have been killed in floods and landslides in central Vietnam – the worst in decades. The government says natural disasters have caused more than USD2 billion in damage www.youtube.com/watch?v=90sA...
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, about 110km east of Taiwan, as part of a broader military build-up on its southern island chain share.google/5tEvm8AIL70G...
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Defence Minister says
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, about 110km east of Taiwan, as part of a broader military build-up on its southern island chain share.google/5tEvm8AIL70G...
In Indonesia, the dispute over Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Yahya Staquf invitation of an Israel-supporting scholar has reached new heights, with more senior Muslim clerics coming out in support of Yahya and plans for further meetings underway www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
NU’s Israel debacle intensifies as Yahya, supporters push back - Society - The Jakarta Post
The dispute over Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf’s invitation of an Israel-supporting scholar has reached new heights, with more senior clerics coming out in support of Yahya and pla...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In Indonesia, the dispute over Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Yahya Staquf invitation of an Israel-supporting scholar has reached new heights, with more senior Muslim clerics coming out in support of Yahya and plans for further meetings underway www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
In Budapest, Hungary, the match between Ireland versus Hungary took place in the FIFA World Cup 26 play-offs. It's a very entertaining game ⚽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbG7...
ALL THE GOALS | Hungary 2-3 Ireland | FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifier
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November 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In Budapest, Hungary, the match between Ireland versus Hungary took place in the FIFA World Cup 26 play-offs. It's a very entertaining game ⚽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbG7...
A Maritime Partnership Programme, led by British defense firm Babcock, will see both the U.K. and Indonesia develop maritime capability for Indonesia’s navy and build more than 1,000 vessels for its fishing fleet to support food security www.marinelink.com/news/uk-indo...
UK and Indonesia Strike $5.23B Maritime Deal
The U.K. and Indonesia have agreed a $5.23 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal that will secure around 1,000 jobs in Britain and strengthen…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A Maritime Partnership Programme, led by British defense firm Babcock, will see both the U.K. and Indonesia develop maritime capability for Indonesia’s navy and build more than 1,000 vessels for its fishing fleet to support food security www.marinelink.com/news/uk-indo...
Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, topples Tokyo as the world's biggest city share.google/x1dSdb2VXkS6...
Jakarta topples Tokyo as world's biggest city – DW – 11/23/2025
Gleaming skyscrapers stand right next to slums, while millions struggle with a lack of housing and poor air quality. The world's most populous city is a metropolis of extremes facing social and enviro...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, topples Tokyo as the world's biggest city share.google/x1dSdb2VXkS6...
It was like the oddest screwball buddy comedy in American politics. The “fascist” and the “communist.” The president and the mayor. The old man and the Young Turk www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
‘Fascist’? ‘Communist’? For an Afternoon, They Were Just 2 Guys From Queens.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It was like the oddest screwball buddy comedy in American politics. The “fascist” and the “communist.” The president and the mayor. The old man and the Young Turk www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Japan’s Leader Gets Off to Rocky Start With China
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November 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Japan’s Leader Gets Off to Rocky Start With China
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November 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Former U.S. President George W. Bush delivered a deeply personal and emotional eulogy for his former Vice President Dick Cheney, reflecting on decades of partnership, friendship, and service to the nation. Bush shared warm anecdotes www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zV...
Bush Honors Cheney With Emotional Eulogy: ‘Somewhere Up the Trail We Will Meet Again’ | APT
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November 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Former U.S. President George W. Bush delivered a deeply personal and emotional eulogy for his former Vice President Dick Cheney, reflecting on decades of partnership, friendship, and service to the nation. Bush shared warm anecdotes www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zV...
A Philippine court has found Alice Guo, a former Bamban town mayor, guilty of qualified human trafficking and sentenced her to life imprisonment over her role in setting up a scam centre that victimised foreigners youtu.be/zqYUjmvMiGs?...
Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo gets life term for human trafficking
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November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A Philippine court has found Alice Guo, a former Bamban town mayor, guilty of qualified human trafficking and sentenced her to life imprisonment over her role in setting up a scam centre that victimised foreigners youtu.be/zqYUjmvMiGs?...
A 21st century construction boom is driving unregulated sand mining around the world - eroding rivers and coastlines, disrupting ecosystems and hurting livelihoods. Demand for sand is to grow as the global population continues to climb and cities expand www.reuters.com/graphics/GLO...
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A 21st century construction boom is driving unregulated sand mining around the world - eroding rivers and coastlines, disrupting ecosystems and hurting livelihoods. Demand for sand is to grow as the global population continues to climb and cities expand www.reuters.com/graphics/GLO...