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August 20, 2026
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British Tourist Dies After Being Swept Away by Current at Lombok Beach

WEST LOMBOK — A British tourist, Nicholas Irven, died after being swept away by a strong current while swimming at – Read More...
August 20, 2026

Viral Bali Beach Club Video Sparks Backlash Over Crowded Pool Party

BALI — A viral video showing a packed sunset pool party at Finns Beach Club in Bali has sparked a – Read More...
August 19, 2026

Tourist in Viral Canggu Salon Dispute Detained for Visa Overstay

DENPASAR, Bali — A Norwegian tourist who went viral after a dispute over a Rp600,000 beauty treatment at a salon – Read More...
August 19, 2026

Four Foreign Inmates Freed in Bali on Indonesia’s Independence Day

BADUNG, Bali — Four foreign nationals serving prison sentences in Bali were released on Monday after receiving sentence remissions as – Read More...
August 19, 2026

Tourist Falls While Taking Photos at Padar Island Summit

LABUAN BAJO, East Nusa Tenggara — A Chinese tourist was injured after slipping and falling while taking photos at the – Read More...
August 18, 2026

Two Indians Arrested in Jakarta Gold Smuggling Probe

JAKARTA — Two Indian nationals have been arrested in North Jakarta over an alleged illegal gold-smuggling operation that police say could – Read More...
August 18, 2026

Foreign Tourists Join Indonesia’s Independence Day Fun in Bali

BADUNG, Bali — Foreign tourists joined the celebrations for Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day at Legian Beach in Badung, Bali, on – Read More...
August 17, 2026

Indonesia Targets More Australian Tourists Beyond Bali

JAKARTA — Bali has long been a favourite destination for Australian travellers. Now Indonesia wants more of them to go – Read More...
August 17, 2026

Melbourne Coffee Brand ST. ALi Opens Second Bali Venue in Jimbaran

JIMBARAN, Bali — Melbourne-born specialty coffee brand ST. ALi has opened its second Bali café, expanding its presence on the – Read More...
August 17, 2026

Red-and-White Flags Raised Underwater to Mark Indonesia’s Independence Day

KLUNGKUNG, Bali — Red-and-white Indonesian flags were raised beneath the waters of Nusa Lembongan and along the cliffs of Kelingking – Read More...