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BNPB secretary Rustian among 14 detained in Indonesian KPK operation

Indonesia’s anti-corruption commission detained BNPB Secretary-General Rustian and 13 others over suspected procurement corruption, including contracts linked to disaster funds. Officers seized cash and gold.

“In this operation, the KPK team detained a total of 14 people, including the Secretary-General, then the commitment-making official and other parties, including those from the private sector.”
Budi PrasetyoKPK spokesperson

Indonesia Permanently Bans Exports of Lobster Larvae

Indonesia has permanently banned lobster-larvae exports and will focus on raising lobsters at home. A new task force will target illegal shipments.

Indonesia Battles Fires on 639 Hectares Across Six Provinces

Indonesia says about 639 hectares remain under fire suppression in six provinces. The government is focusing efforts on Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra and has not declared a national disaster.

Indonesian optimism about Prabowo government falls to 47.7%, survey finds

An SMRC survey found 47.7% of Indonesians think the country is heading in the right direction, down from 83% when President Prabowo took office in 2024.

PAN Reviews Court Ruling on Gibran's Education Eligibility

Indonesia's PAN party says it is reviewing a Constitutional Court ruling on Vice President Gibran's education eligibility. Some challengers are seeking meetings with lawmakers and want him impeached.

Indonesia plans to upgrade more than 200 museums and cultural sites in 2026

The government plans to revitalize and reorganize more than 200 museums and cultural sites across Indonesia in 2026, including by improving exhibitions and expanding digital features.

Indonesia Says It No Longer Needs Forests for Rice, but Project Future Is Unclear

Indonesia says it will stop expanding rice cultivation into forests after reaching rice self-sufficiency early. Officials have not said whether large projects already underway in Papua and Kalimantan will stop.

Indonesia says it no longer needs to clear forest for rice after reaching rice self-sufficiency three years ahead of schedule.

The announcement concerns large food and energy projects in Papua and Kalimantan, including plans for rice and sugarcane plantations.

The projects were part of a drive to reduce reliance on imported food and energy, and environmental groups have warned they could cause major deforestation.

Officials say future food and biofuel production will use degraded land instead.

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Viral video does not show Mahfud MD becoming Indonesia’s attorney general

Fact-checkers found that a video claiming Mahfud MD was appointed attorney general reused footage of his 2025 appointment to a police reform committee. ST Burhanuddin remains attorney general.

ST Burhanuddin was appointed attorney general.

Prabowo appointed Mahfud to the Police Reform Acceleration Committee.

The TikTok account “Jacky” posted the video with a caption claiming Mahfud had been appointed attorney general.

Kompas.com published a fact-check saying the claim was false.

TurnBackHoax published its fact-check and reported the TikTok post had more than 370,000 views.

Petition asks Indonesia’s court to extend local lawmakers’ terms to 2031

Three law students have asked Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to extend local lawmakers’ terms until their successors are sworn in after the 2031 local elections. The court has given them until 26 October to strengthen their arguments.

Petition number
374/PUU-XXIV/2026
Challenged law
Law No. 17 of 2014, known as the MD3 Law
Challenged provisions
Articles 318(4) and 367(4)
Terms at issue
Local lawmakers elected in 2024 are due to serve five years, ending in 2029

Hasyim and Doli clash over rule linked to Gibran’s 2024 candidacy

Former election chief Hasyim Asy'ari says lawmakers approved a disputed rule before the 2024 election. MP Ahmad Doli Kurnia says he did not discuss it and wants the issue examined.

Ahmad Doli Kurnia Hasyim Asy'ari

Article 18(3) discussion

Doli said that, to his knowledge, the article was not in the draft and that he had not discussed it.

Hasyim said Doli took part in the meeting discussing the draft and signed the meeting conclusions.

Alleged insertion

Doli said the article was inserted without the Commission II DPR’s knowledge.

Hasyim rejected the allegation, saying the article was discussed and approved and that no participant recorded an objection.

Indonesia’s new foreign minister says policy direction will stay unchanged

Arrmanatha Nasir says Indonesia will keep its “free and active” foreign policy after replacing Sugiono as foreign minister.

World

Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane

A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.

“Finding Amelia Earhart’s Electra aircraft would be the discovery of a lifetime”
Richard Pettigrewexpedition leader

Fire at plastic recycling plant in Nara; workers escape unharmed

A fire broke out at a waste-plastic recycling plant in Nara, Japan, on Oct. 13. Workers evacuated safely, and firefighters were still battling the blaze hours later.

Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip in November

Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes a summit in China. No meeting has been confirmed.

Chinese courts sentence three Myanmar crime group leaders to death

Courts in Fujian sentenced three leaders of crime groups operating in Myanmar to death. The case involved scam operations and the deaths of four Chinese citizens.

Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires

Eight endangered orangutans were rescued from wildfires on the Indonesian island of Borneo and moved to safety.

North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for wartime intelligence

The Kimsuky hacking group used fake invitations and research requests to target Ukrainian experts, possibly seeking information about the war and North Korean troops in Russia.

Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.

Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.

The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.

He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.

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Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing

Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.

The US military’s off-base conduct policy was strengthened after sexual violence incidents came to light.

Anna Yagi was allegedly robbed and murdered at a hotel in Naha.

Police arrested US Marine Devin Ballard on suspicion of robbing and murdering Yagi; he has denied the allegations.

Motegi said Japan and the United States were reviewing rules on off-base conduct.

Australia seeks to stop online broadcast of planned US execution

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will try to keep online footage of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution from being available in the country, though regulators’ powers are uncertain.

Prisoner
Nidal Malik Hasan
Scheduled execution
December 3
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Planned method
Firing squad

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after South Korea’s hypersonic test

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling more than 900 kilometers. South Korea said the launch appeared to respond to its recent hypersonic missile test.

South Korea North Korea

Cause of launch

South Korea’s military said the launch appeared to protest South Korea’s successful hypersonic weapon test and to demonstrate North Korea’s missile capabilities.

North Korea’s account of the October 12 launch was not reported.

DMZ mine blast

South Korea’s investigation concluded that North Korean forces planted the mines that wounded South Korean soldiers.

North Korea denied responsibility and accused Seoul of fabricating its findings or provoking it.

US strategists debate ending ambiguity over Taiwan

A small group of US strategists is urging Washington to rule out military intervention in a Taiwan conflict, challenging a policy designed to deter both China and Taiwan from changing the status quo.

Business

JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns

JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.

“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
JP Morgan analystsAnalysts

Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads

Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.

Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle

Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand

Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.

Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project

The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.

Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo

More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.

Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover

Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.

Bumble, a dating app company based in Texas, is reportedly in advanced talks to be bought by technology holding company Ithaca for around $1bn.

A deal could be announced as early as this week, according to the report.

Bumble shares rose almost 50% on Monday after the news, giving the company a market value of more than $580m.

That is still far below its value of more than $14bn after it listed on the Nasdaq in 2021.

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Kalshi traders expect US inflation to stay high after a likely 2026 peak

Kalshi traders expect US inflation to remain elevated, with September CPI forecast at 3.6% year over year. They see limited odds of new highs this year.

An unexpectedly hot CPI reading of 3.8% led Kalshi markets to anticipate a possible peak of 4.8% in May.

Year-over-year inflation peaked at 4.2%, according to CNBC.

Year-over-year CPI rose 3.4%, according to CNBC.

Reports said Kalshi traders expected September CPI to rise 3.6% year over year.

UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance

UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast again as its turnaround efforts gathered pace. No forecast figure or further details were provided.

Company
UnitedHealth
Forecast
Profit forecast raised again
Publication date
October 13, 2026

Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency

About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.

Critics of Trump White House

Ethics and legality

About 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically but not illegally.

The White House dismisses accusations that Trump and his family business are benefiting financially from his office.

Priorities

Most Americans think Trump is more focused on adding to his personal wealth than helping the country.

Not stated.

AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023

Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.

Science & Tech

Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features

Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Kaiann DranceApple vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery

The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.

Xiaomi tops AnTuTu’s September flagship and tablet rankings

In September AnTuTu rankings based on data from China, Xiaomi led the flagship phone and tablet categories, while Oppo topped the mid-range chart.

Citroën unveils €15,000 electric 2CV concept planned for 2028

Citroën has shown an electric concept inspired by its classic 2CV, targeting a European-built production car priced around €15,000 by 2028. Its battery size and driving range are not yet known.

Modified PS5 emulator boots games on Xbox Series X

A modified PS5 emulator now runs on Xbox Series X through Developer Mode, but performance is limited: Astro Bot runs at about 10 frames per second.

Nothing OS 5.0 with Android 17 starts rolling out to Phone (3)

Nothing has begun a staged rollout of its stable OS 5.0 update to Phone (3), bringing Android 17, a redesigned home screen and new features. Other eligible phones are due to follow through mid-January 2027.

Beats and Pokémon reveal Pikachu and Mimikyu edition of Beats Pill

Beats and The Pokémon Company revealed a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 in the United States.

Beats and The Pokémon Company have unveiled a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pokémon characters Pikachu and Mimikyu.

The speaker has Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork on its grill, with Pikachu’s electric yellow alongside a grayscale image of Mimikyu.

It also comes with Pokémon-themed charms shaped like a Poké Ball, a lightning bolt and the Beats “b” logo.

The packaging has an interactive design, and the speaker itself is the same Beats Pill revived in 2024.

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Leak reveals Samsung smart glasses specs and 25 frame options

A leak details Samsung’s Android XR glasses, including reported hardware specs and frame designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. A November launch is expected, but pricing is unknown.

Samsung first showcased the glasses during the Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch event, according to Android Police.

SammyGuru’s leak of reported specifications and frame designs was covered by 9to5Google and Android Police.

Teledyne FLIR unveils compact radar to detect and track drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact radar designed to detect and track drones and other targets. It can detect micro drones at distances of up to three kilometers.

Radar model
Ranger R10-3DX
Maximum micro-drone detection range
Three kilometers
Pedestrian detection range
Beyond six kilometers
Vehicle detection range
Over 12 kilometers

Honda unveils CB250SS scrambler concept in China

Honda showed the 249cc CB250SS concept at a motorcycle trade show in Chongqing. A production version is expected in China first, but availability elsewhere is unconfirmed.

Next iPad mini may cost about $799, up from $599

Apple’s upcoming iPad mini is expected to add an OLED screen and may cost about $799, compared with $599 for the current model.

Sports

Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss

After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.

“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Bradley ChubbBills linebacker

49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle

The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery

Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.

Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical

Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.

The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.

Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.

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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain

Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.

Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.

ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.

Dan Campbell says Lions fans helped lift team in 45-21 win in Arizona

Detroit beat Arizona 45-21 on the road, and coach Dan Campbell praised Lions fans for making themselves heard at the Cardinals' stadium.

Final score
Lions 45, Cardinals 21
Game date
October 11, 2026
Venue
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Lions coach
Dan Campbell

Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London

Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.

NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks

Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.

Entertainment

Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60

Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Netinho's teamArtist's representatives

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast

Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.

RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen

RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.

God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game

Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.

Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter

Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.

Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46

Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.

Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.

He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.

Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.

12.

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Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate

After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.

James Talarico attended Kacey Musgraves’ concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Talarico thanked Musgraves on social media, and Noem posted that she preferred Ella Langley and Ken Paxton.

Musgraves replied to Noem on X with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog, Cricket.

Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury

Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.

Facility
Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey
Reported departure
Around 1 a.m. Saturday
Reported condition on return
Conscious and able to speak
Injury
Head injury; circumstances unknown

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York

Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.

Selma Blair’s defense Prosecution and court

Intent

Her lawyer said the incident was not intentional and that missed medication, a head injury and altitude left her severely confused and disoriented.

Blair faces charges alleging she assaulted a police officer and a nurse; the allegations have not been established in court.

Celebrity treatment

Not stated.

Judge Kahn said Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.

Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause

Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.

Health

BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial

BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.

“support continued evaluation”
Özlem TüreciBioNTech co-founder and chief medical officer

A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer

Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.

Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Racist abuse against NHS staff from minority backgrounds is increasing

Nearly three in 10 NHS staff from ethnic minorities say patients have harassed, intimidated or assaulted them. The NHS says it will strengthen prevention and security.

Small trials suggest semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use

Two small clinical trials found promising but mixed signs that oral and injectable semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use. Larger studies are needed.

Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure

Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.

DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.

The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.

Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.

It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.

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Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection

Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.

Pope Leo XIV announced during the Angelus prayer that doctors had found a nodule in his lung and that he would have surgery.

According to Corriere della Sera, the Pope underwent a check-up for what was thought or hoped to be inflammation, and the nodule was found.

The Pope kept his scheduled engagements, according to Folha, and cancelled his other commitments through October 20.

The Pope is expected to be admitted to hospital; the surgery date has not been announced.

The expected post-operative hospital stay is about one week.

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.

Study population
More than one million women
Lab tests analyzed
More than 300 million
Study cohorts
United States and Israel
US dataset
52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes

Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy

Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.