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Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping president

Indonesian authorities have arrested three people for allegedly tapping President Prabowo Subianto’s phone, according to police on Tuesday, with media reports suggesting one of the suspects may be a senior official. Neither Prabowo nor...

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Walt Disney Company33%
RRPR Holding33%
Avg reliability77
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Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 68 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Taipei TimesCenter
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Taipei TimesCenter

Indonesian leader fires chief of staff a day after his arrest

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Indonesian military helicopter on wildfire mission crashes off Borneo, killing 1

An Indonesian military helicopter carrying eight people on a firefighting mission crashed in waters off Borneo island on Wednesday, killing a crew member, the army said. The Southeast Asian archipelago has for months been struggling to...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
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Indonesian president’s chief of staff dismissed over alleged wiretapping

Possible propagandaState-funded media

Gov't says Listyo may have committed 'treason' after he is arrested and accused of wiretapping top officials' phones.

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 100 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PhysCenter
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Rains bring relief to Indonesian city weary of fire haze

Residents and firefighters in an Indonesian city long shrouded in a toxic haze brought on by months of wildfires rushed outside dancing and chanting as rain this week brought a welcome respite.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

‘Singapore also at risk’: Indonesian minister urges calm over internet cable jab

Indonesia’s communications minister has urged calm after a former Singaporean nominated member of parliament (NMP) suggested the city state could disrupt its neighbour’s internet access, arguing that any outage would cripple...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 42
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Tokyo Asian Future Drama ‘Jani Be Good’ Probes Silence and Motherhood in a Chinese-Indonesian Family, Marking Ariani Darmawan’s Return

Indonesian filmmaker Ariani Darmawan stepped away from directing for years to raise a family. Her first feature, “Jani Be Good,” which is playing in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Asian Future competition, turns that experience...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?

Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 are centre, 2 lean right.

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  • South China Morning Post Indonesian top cops arrested in presidential wiretap scandal

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Indonesian authorities have arrested three top police officers for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto’s phone, as well as...

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  • The Guardian Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption

    Alleged self-dealing by the president and his allies doesn’t look so good as corruption emerges as a key issue for midterm voters Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds Voters...

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  • Sky News US midterms: Is Donald Trump on the road to a disaster?

    We tell the story of more than a quarter of Americans. We travel more than 2,000 miles… in less than two days. What did we learn about how Americans feel ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal elections? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...

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Hong Kong25%
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BBC (UK Government)25%
Comcast25%
Scott Trust25%
Avg reliability82
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Fact / opinion16/0
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -31Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter

Indonesia arrests chief of staff and top policemen for alleged wiretapping of president

The suspects are accused of illegally tapping phones of the president, journalists, politicians, business people and more from 2025 to this year. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

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Germany25%
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HT Media25%
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Avg reliability82
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -40Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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euronews (English)Center

Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest

Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.

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  • Phys New home for orangutans rescued from Indonesia's burning forests

    Deep in a forest in Indonesian Borneo, conservationists open a cage. A female orangutan and her baby waste little time, clambering up the towering trees and disappearing into the canopy, safe at last.

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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Indonesia says Asean diplomacy ‘must not stop’ despite Singapore row

A senior Indonesian diplomat said on Wednesday that dialogue “must not stop” among Asean members, amid a diplomatic row between Jakarta and Singapore over transboundary haze. Ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours have been tense...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 43
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Indonesia deploys troops to boost Jakarta's security after generals' arrest

Indonesia's military is deploying more than 20,000 troops and personnel to the capital, Jakarta, amid an investigation into an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs

The Indonesian government is facing mounting pressure to scrap the value-added tax (VAT) on sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, with critics arguing it adds to the financial burden for women from low-income families...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
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BBC NewsCenter

Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache

Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.

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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
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Indonesia's smoke haze reignites regional frustrations

Widespread fires in Indonesia are prompting calls for legal action or boycotts in neighbouring countries blanketed by the smoke, ahead of an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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NBC NewsLeans left
Truth score 431
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Indonesia wildfires spark wave of protests

A wave of protests have been taking place in Indonesia demanding action and accountability as wildfires rage through dense rainforest in the country. The smoke from the wildfires has spread across the region, reaching Malaysia, the...

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
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The Japan TimesCenter

Indonesia rain set to ease toxic haze in Singapore and Malaysia

The choking haze from Indonesia's worst fire season in years has cloaked local towns and drifted across neighboring countries for weeks.

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: study

Smoke from this year’s Indonesian forest and peatland fires has inflicted an estimated 8 billion ringgit (US$1.97 billion) in welfare losses on Malaysia, contributing to an estimated 1,700 deaths and severely disrupting manufacturing,...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Climate
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Truth score 411
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Indonesia’s wildfire crisis sparks youth protests

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Students and civil society groups have rallied across Indonesia to protest against economic hardship, corruption as well as the nation’s ongoing wildfire...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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RedditLeans left
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In Indonesia in September, Fire pollution killed 3,560 people, 57.8 million people were inhaling unhealthy to hazardous air, report says

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
Truth score 321
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Deadly Indonesia fires choke millions and fuel public anger

State-funded media

Massive fires across Indonesia blanket cities in toxic haze, leaving millions struggling to breathe. Volunteer firefighters are hit hardest, with the death of veteran Nurdin highlighting the human cost as smoke inhalation becomes a...

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
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Foreign PolicyCenter

Why Are Indonesians Dying in Ukraine?

Russian recruitment tactics on social media are similar to those used by scam center criminals.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Vietnam surpasses Indonesia on per-person GDP. Is Thailand next?

Vietnam’s average economic output per person is set to overtake Indonesia’s, according to the International Monetary Fund. Gross domestic product per capita, which provides a snapshot of a country’s standard of living, is projected to...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season

A German tourist was among two men still missing on Tuesday after a landslide struck a glamping resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused the landslide, which struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping...

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Politics
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

‘Fake students’ at Indonesia police rally raise questions over efforts to counter dissent

A rally organised by Jakarta police to promote national unity has instead raised questions about whether the Indonesian government is using public events to blunt dissent, with questions raised over the identities of some participants...

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South China Morning PostLeans right

Protests in Indonesia over haze; Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal lingers on: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1....

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
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Day in Photos: Indonesia Lava Damage, India Political Rally, and Goliath Expedition

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

A man inspects the damage caused by a cold lava flow from Mount Semeru, which destroyed seven houses and caused a 150-meter section of road to collapse, along the Glidik River in Purorejo village, Lumajang Regency, East Java province,...

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
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Australia and Indonesia are neighbours, but can they become good friends?

We can choose whether Australia and Indonesia remain nations that happen to live next to each other, or nations that are neighbours by choice and build their neighbourhood together.

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ReutersCenter
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Singapore braces as Indonesia slaps back at neighbours amid haze, political woes

Singapore braces as Indonesia slaps back at neighbours amid haze, political woes Reuters

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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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JournaldemontrealCenter
Truth score 38
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JournaldemontrealCenter

Fire pollution killed 3560 Indonesians in September

La pollution de l'air liée aux feux massifs qui ont touché l'Indonésie ces derniers mois a causé environ 3560 décès dans le pays au mois de septembre.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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