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Jakarta offers women free public transit on Kartini Day • Apr. 19, 2025, 7:54 PM ET (Jakarta Post)
Russia 'working quietly' on Indonesia military ties before air base storm • Apr. 16, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Russia responds to claims it sought access to Indonesian air base • Apr. 16, 2025, 5:43 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Jakarta eyes its own movie festival to showcase local blockbusters • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:12 PM ET (The Star)
Indonesia mulls options after Russia seeks access to air force base • Apr. 14, 2025, 7:52 AM ET (Janes)

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