17 Jul, 2026
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Talking Indonesia: Indonesian encounters in Israel and Palestine – Beragampengetahuan

Indonesian pilgrims in Jerusalem. Photo by Mirjam Lücking. Since the most recent conflict erupted between Israel and Gaza following the October 7 Hamas’ attacks and Israel’s subsequent mass bombings of the Gaza strip, the Indonesian public and government have overwhelmingly condemned Israel’s actions. Like most Muslim nations around the world, Indonesia’s solidarity with Palestine is […]

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Owen says 24-y/o Liverpool attacker has ‘got to do his talking on the pitch’ – Beragampengetahuan

Michael Owen has claimed that one Liverpool ace in particular has ‘got to do his talking on the pitch’ in order to nail down a regular spot in Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI. Cody Gakpo has only started 50% of the Reds’ games this season (across all competitions) but did his chances of earning more regular […]

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Talking Indonesia: Indonesian student armies – Beragampengetahuan

Photo of the decorated Indonesian soldier Slamet Riyadi (left) next to Surakarta, commander of Tentara Pelajar, Achmadi. The Indonesian word ‘pemuda’, or young person, has a complex meaning and history. Like in other languages and cultures, the term conjures up images of change and vitality. But in Indonesia, it also carries militaristic and masculine connotations […]

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Talking Horses: Lee’s fall is another reminder of dangers facing UK riders | Horse racing – Beragampengetahuan

Both the risks and hardships that jockeys face on a daily basis to ensure that we all have a sport to follow and enjoy have been brought into sharp relief by events over the weekend, as racing hopes for some positive news on Graham Lee after his fall as the stalls opened for a race […]

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Real Madrid 5-1 Valencia: What Were The Key Talking Points As Los Blancos Cruise Their Way To A Bernabeu Romp? – Beragampengetahuan

Putting in what was a rampant performance in the Spanish capital on Saturday night, Real Madrid extended on their La Liga flurry as they breezed their way to a 5-1 victory against Valencia. Although Los Blancos might have been unable to call upon the influential Jude Bellingham this weekend, Carlo Ancelotti’s side didn’t show any […]

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Talking Indonesia: religion, gender and migrant worker identity – Beragampengetahuan

Photo by Muhammad Iqbal for Antara. The choice by Indonesians to become a foreign overseas worker, known as Tenaga Kerja Indonesia (TKI), is viewed primarily as an economic one. Working in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong or further afield in the Middle East, is perceived to offer possibilities beyond what they might […]

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Talking Indonesia: Activism, Memory and Sexual Violence – Beragampengetahuan

Book cover for ‘Systemic Silencing’/ Image of Indonesian ‘comfort women’ by feminist scholar and artist Dewi Candraningrum. During its Occupation of East Asian and Southeast Asian countries in World War II, including the Netherlands Indies, the Japanese military installed a system of enforced prostitution, known euphemistically as the ‘comfort women’ system. Today these crimes are […]

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Talking Indonesia: YouTube – beragampengetahuan – Beragampengetahuan

As of July 2023, Indonesia had 139 million YouTube viewers giving it one of the biggest YouTube audiences in the world. But beyond the numbers, YouTube has also become an influential cultural force in Indonesia.  YouTubers are shaping what we listen to and watch. YouTube food vloggers are changing the food we eat and the […]

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Talking Indonesia: justice for mass atrocities – Beragampengetahuan

Photo by Moch Asim for Antara. Indonesia has sadly been the site of many crimes and mass atrocities, but uncovering all the details is fraught with challenges. How many people were killed or injured? Who was at fault? Who was in charge? And yet, as long as these events are shrouded in mystery, wrongdoing can […]

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Talking Horses: Dance ban latest twist in story of debts and alleged fraud | Horse racing tips – Beragampengetahuan

The “now-you-see-them, now-you-don’t” story concerning horses linked to the former owner John Dance took another turn last week, when the British Horseracing Authority issued a brief statement to confirm that runners under the banner of Coverdale Stud and Titanium Racing Club would be suspended from competing with immediate effect. From racing’s point of view, this […]