Javan Leopard Caught on Camera Trap in West Nusakambangan Nature Reserve Highlights Critical Need for Biodiversity Monitoring

The dense, rugged forests of the West Nusakambangan Nature Reserve in Cilacap, Central Java, have once again confirmed their status as a vital sanctuary for one of the world’s most…

Global Silver Prices Suffer Sharp Weekly Decline Amid Inflation Concerns and Anticipation of Federal Reserve Policy Decisions

The international silver market experienced a severe downward correction during the trading week of October 19 to October 23, 2026, wiping out early-week gains as aggressive selling pressure dominated the…

Asian Currencies Split Against the Resurgent US Dollar Amid Hawkish Federal Reserve Expectations and Energy Price Pressures

The foreign exchange landscape across the Asian region experienced a stark divergence over the trading week, as regional currencies found themselves sharply split against a resurgent United States dollar. The…

Gold Prices Retreat to Multi-Week Lows After Federal Reserve Delivers Hawkish Rate Hike and Signals Further Tightening

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Global gold prices experienced a notable downturn, shedding more than 1% during Wednesday’s trading session before attempting a modest recovery on Thursday. The downward pressure was…

Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar

The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…

From Captivity to Motherhood: The Birth of Badar Signals Success for Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction in Aceh’s Jantho Nature Reserve

The discovery of a newborn male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the lush canopy of the Jantho Nature Reserve in Aceh marks a profound milestone for Indonesian wildlife conservation. The…

Japan Initiates Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release Amid Persistent Global Energy Supply Crisis

Japan has commenced the release of its national strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) on or around March 26, 2026, a move underscoring the ongoing and multifaceted global energy supply crisis that…