Social & Culture

By the time the session began, most seats were already taken. Inside a modest hall in Jayapura, people kept arriving in small groups, some still checking their phones, others greeting …

At first, nothing about the boat seemed unusual. It had just arrived at the port in Juwana, Bajomulyo Village, Pati Regency, Jawa Tengah (Central Java) Province, blending in with others …

Just before the buses moved, there was a brief pause. On May 4, 2026, in Sorong, families stood close, some talking softly, others choosing not to say much at all. …

On May 2, 2026, in a school yard in Mimika, students stood in lines that were not perfectly straight. Some adjusted their uniforms. Others glanced at their teachers, waiting for …

On May 2, 2026, in Jayapura, families stood close, not saying much. Some pilgrims looked calm, others a little anxious. Bags were checked again; small conversations faded in and out. …

On May 1, there were no loud rallies or tense standoffs in Papua. Instead, the Papua May Day 2026 felt quieter. In some places, workers gathered for a morning walk. …

Papua’s Tuberculosis (TB) control efforts are entering a critical phase with Indonesia aiming to tackle one of the country’s most intractable public health challenges in its easternmost region. Once overshadowed …

The room did not feel like a formal diplomatic event. People moved around slowly, stopping at displays, listening, and watching. In a corner, music started before most realized it. The …

Malaria is an issue that extends beyond the walls of clinics in Mimika, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province. It’s part of everyday life, as reflected in days missed at work, …

On April 23-24, 2026, people had already gathered along the shoreline in Nabire. Some came for the race. Others just wanted to watch. Children moved closer to the water, adults …