Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

"Magellan", which premiered at the Cannes film festival on Sunday, is the latest feature from Filipino director Lav Diaz, who acknowledges he is tackling sensitive issues.

"This is a sensational opening for the sixth episode of a horror series," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, adding that critics' reviews and audience scores were "excellent."

Jumbo, an Indonesian cartoon about a spirited orphan boy named Don, has toppled the Disney film Frozen 2 to become Indonesia's highest-grossing animated movie in a major boost for the country's fledgling animation industry.

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

Indonesia, with its abundant natural resources and large demographic, is preparing for its demographic peak in 2045, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its independence.

Deaths related to HIV, which are generally caused by other diseases during the late stages of AIDS, fell by about 40 percent to below a million a year, a study has found. 

Writers chanted "Meta, Meta, book thieves" as they made their way to the Meta building, with some carrying placards reading "I'd write a sign but you'd steal it" and "Get the Zuck off our books", in reference to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

The platform, which includes photographs, archives and a list of Pramoedya’s works, marks the centennial commemoration of his life and legacy.

Microsoft on Monday said its cloud servers will now host Grok from Elon Musk's xAI, days after the chatbot went off the rails with talk of "white genocide" in South Africa.

Three students from Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) have achieved international recognition by winning the prestigious Global Youth Action Fund (GYAF) grant from the International Baccalaureate (IB), securing US$3,000 to develop their innovative project, OceanVoyager. This initiative, designed to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), empowers young leaders to create impactful solutions addressing global challenges.

But there's no great need to panic. We still have 10 to the power of 78 years before it happens -- that's a one with 78 zeroes.

As we near the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, the world has seen immense developments in science and technology. In parallel, education has evolved accordingly to keep up with the ever changing demands of the global economy to properly prepare students for their futures.

Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, from mental health and social problems to missing out on exercise. But a large new United States study published in JAMA Network Open on Monday indicates there may also be cognitive benefits associated with the popular pastime.

Commemorating this year’s International Museum Day, Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reaffirmed his commitment to making museums a pillar of national cultural infrastructure.

Prince Harry has said he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.

Monday's mission is the first all-female space crew since Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo flight in 1963.

One half of the husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam, the Grammy-nominated blind guitarist and singer died on Friday following an illness.

Passion is a fire within our soul, the spark that calls us to action, which can also bring warm comfort to our soul. For me, passion is a light that helps us to fulfill a purpose, guides us in our journey and leaves a meaningful mark in the world.

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

In China, where people are choosing to adopt pets rather than have children, restaurants or online stores have started to offer dinner events and meal sets for cats and dogs, with at least one held a few days early on Saturday.

"Climatic challenges across both hemispheres are once again major contributors to the reduced global production volume."

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie stories lived by individuals who could and should have continued on. In “People, not numbers”, The Jakarta Post remembers their lives through the eyes of those who knew them best.

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie stories lived by individuals who could and should have continued on. In “People, not numbers”, The Jakarta Post remembers their lives through the eyes of those who knew them best.

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie stories lived by individuals who could and should have continued on.

Christine Hakim is one of Indonesia’s most well-known actors. Her latest major role in the HBO series The Last of Us has garnered her even more international recognition.

Legendary entertainer Dorce Gamalama passed away on Wednesday after battling COVID-19 and diabetes complications. As an Indonesian icon, her life story is celebrated by many, including non-LGBT people. 

How We Can Do Better is a new regular column that delves into various industries through the perspectives of its practitioners, and in what ways the industry could improve. In this first installment, we delve into Indonesia’s graphic design industry.