[ENG VER] Event Summary 2023 in Indonesia and Worldwide

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3 January 2023 (10 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Starting today, many countries are imposing Travel Restrictions on travel from China due to the relaxation of zero-COVID policies in that country.

Researchers report Molecular Mechanisms that seem to underlie some of the reported health benefits of the Intermittent Fasting period, namely Changes in Gene Expression or Rhythms in ~80% of all Mouse Genes in at least 1 (One) Tissue.

Inauguration of the Pekanbaru-Padang Toll Road Pekanbaru-Bangkinang Section

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, inaugurated the Pekanbaru - Padang Toll Road Pekanbaru - Bangkinang section, which is 30.9 kilometers long and is part of the Supporting Corridor (Sirip) of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road that will connect areas in Riau and West Sumatra provinces, with a budget of around Rp. 4.8 trillion. [Sources : PU.go.id (Ministry of PUPR), Kompas.com, CNBC Indonesia, and Liputan6.com]

5 January 2023 (12 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

The funeral of Pope Benedict XVI was held in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. [Sources : DW Indonesia and Lombok.Tribunnews.com]

In a joint statement, President Biden and Chancellor Scholz announced that the German government has decided to provide Ukraine with Patriot missile systems and 40 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Marder, while the United States government will provide around 50 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Additionally, the US is providing Aid to Ukraine in the amount of US$3.8 billion (Rp. 59 trillion). [Sources : APnews.com, Indonesiadefense.com, Finance.Detik.com, and Detik.com]

A student at Brawijaya University (UB) Malang named Sultan Rif'at Alfatih (20) became a victim of an accident involving fiber optic cables owned by PT Bali Towerindo (Bali Tower) Tbk which were hanging on the road at Jalan Pangeran Antasari, South Jakarta, causing severe damage to his neck and throat area. [Sources : Liputan6.com and CNN Indonesia]

6 January 2023 (13 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Illustration of Chiki Ngebul (Cikbul)

Finally, the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has banned the consumption of Chiki Ngebul (CIkbul), especially for children. Because it has caused casualties, the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) issued Circular Letter Number KL.02.02/C/90/2023 regarding the Supervision of the Use of Liquid Nitrogen in Ready-to-Eat Food Products. [Sources : Sehatnegeriku.Kemkes.go.id, Okezone.com, and Betv.Disway.id]

7 January 2023 (14 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Shooting Incident in Oksibil, Papua Highlands

Several Attack Incidents (Shootings) occurred in the Oksibil area, Papua Highlands by Armed Criminal Groups/West Papua National Liberation Army (KKB/TPNPB) for approximately a week. Causing several police officers to be injured and damage to Public Facilities. This event took place on January 7-12, 2023 (14-19 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH). [Sources : KBR.id and Kompas TV (Berita)]

8 January 2023 (15 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

China reopened its borders to International Visitors, marking the end of travel restrictions due to COVID-19 that began in March 2020.

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the Brazilian National Congress, the Federal Supreme Court, and the Planalto Presidential Palace.

9 January 2023 (16 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Captured on 10 January 2023

Today, China has set a new Daily Record of 14,171 Cases per Day, and the Total Cases reached 503,302 People. This time, it has set a record since the last time in February 2020. After that, COVID-19 Data was not updated until several months later. [Data Source : Worldometers.info (China)]

10 January 2023 (17 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Extreme Cold Weather in Afghanistan

Deadly cold weather in Afghanistan killed 166 people and nearly 80,000 livestock over a period of 7 days from 10-17 January 2023 (17-24 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH).

Illustration of Earthquake in Tanimbar, Maluku [By BMKG]

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7,6 M_w to 7,9 M_w struck the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku. One victim died while diving and 2 (Two) others were injured. Several houses and schools also suffered significant damage. [Source : Beritadiy.Pikiran-Rakyat.com] And a day after the earthquake, a New Island Emerged in the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku. [Source : Kompas.com]

The second Earth-like planet in the TOI 700 system was reported using data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). [Source : CNN Indonesia]

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 8.1 and also ended Extended Security Update (ESU) support for Windows 7, even though it ended 3 years ago. For more information regarding Windows 8.1, please see here.

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Now, Inzaghi's Blog (Legacy) has also been updated to Version 2.0 with many changes to commemorate 5 Years of Inzaghi's Blog. For more information, please see here.

11 January 2023 (18 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

The government acknowledges 12 Cases of Serious Human Rights Violations in the past. [Source : Tempo.co]

NASA has discovered LHS 475 b, the First Exoplanet observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Images taken by the Telescope capture details as close as possible to the star at a distance of 5 AU (~ 750 Million km), equivalent to Jupiter's Orbit in the Solar System.

14 January 2023 (21 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Illustration of Russian Missile Attack Hitting Apartments in Dnipro, Ukraine

Old Anti-Ship Missile and Aircraft Carrier, Kh-22 owned by Russia destroyed part of an Apartment Building in Dnipro, killing at least 46 people and injuring 80 others. [Sources : The Guardian, CNBC Indonesia, CNN Indonesia, and Tempo.co]

15 January 2023 (22 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

16 January 2023 (23 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

The Indonesian court held the first Open Hearing for the Kanjuruhan Incident in 2022 and sentenced 5 Defendants for the Kanjuruhan Case. [Sources : Jatim.Tribunnews.com and Detik.com]

NASA announced initial considerations of several future Space Telescope programs, including the Large Observatory Technology Maturation Program (GOMAP), Habitable World Observatory, and New Great Observatory. [Source : Spacenews.com]

17 January 2023 (24 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Nguyễn Xuân Phúc resigned as President of Vietnam amidst several recent scandals in the government. [Sources : Reuters.com and Viva.co.id]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic condemned PMC Wagner for running a social media campaign calling for Serbian recruits to fight in Ukraine.

18 January 2023 (25 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Helicopter Crash in Brovary near Kyiv, Ukraine killed 14 people including Ukrainian Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky. [Sources : BBC.com, The Guardian, CNBC Indonesia, Tribunnews.com, and Viva.co.id]

Finally, Google has shut down its Cloud Gaming Service named Stadia. Stadia was also previously known during development as Project Stream, this service made its debut through closed beta in October 2018 and launched publicly in November 2019. [Sources : BBC.com and Antaranews.com]

20 January 2023 (27 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

Wowon Erawan alias Aki along with his friends killed his own Family. Wowon CS. became a Suspect in the Serial Killer Case. His Wife, Children, and even In-laws became Murder Victims. Nine people were Killed by Wowon CS. [Sources : Kumparan.com, CNN Indonesia, and Detik.com] Similar cases occurred in Banjarnegara with Slamet Tohari as the perpetrator and claimed 11 Victims.

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21 January 2023 (28 Jumada al-Akhir 1444 AH)

More than 100 people fled after riots broke out in Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua. [Source : Kompas.com]

Russia claimed to have launched a new attack in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

24 January 2023 (2 Rajab 1444 AH)

Infographic Source : Covid19.go.id

Finally, the Second Booster Vaccination (4th Dose) is Officially for the Public by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI). [Source : Sehatnegeriku.Kemkes.go.id]

25 January 2023 (3 Rajab 1444 AH)

Chris Hipkins replaces Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister of New Zealand, 6 (Six) Days after she announced her resignation. [Sources : Detik.com, CNN Indonesia, Liputan6.com, and CNBC Indonesia]

26 January 2023 (4 Rajab 1444 AH)

The FDA Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Related Biological Products expressed doubts about recommending annual COVID-19 vaccines, citing too many unknowns.

27 January 2023 (5 Rajab 1444 AH)

Widespread riots erupted in Israel after Israeli Military attacks in Jenin killed nine Palestinians. Incendiary balloons were launched into populated areas of Israel in retaliation. Israel responded with targeted air strikes. Later that same day, 7 (Seven) Jewish Civilian were killed in a Synagogue in Neve Yaakov in a Terrorist attack. [Source : BBC.co.uk]

29 January 2023 (7 Rajab 1444 AH)

Protests following the slow response to the Kanjuruhan Disaster turned into violence in Malang, injuring 3 people.

30 January 2023 (8 Rajab 1444 AH)

A Suicide Bombing by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar at a Mosque in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killed 84 people and injured more than 220 others. [Sources : Aljazeera.com, BBC.com, and Media Indonesia]

31 January 2023 (9 Rajab 1444 AH)

US President Joe Biden refused to send F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine when asked by a reporter. A spokesperson for UK PM Rishi Sunak said it was impractical for the UK to supply fighter jets to Ukraine.

1 February 2023 (10 Rajab 1444 AH)

The Central Bank of Lebanon devalued the Lebanese pound by 90% amid an ongoing financial crisis. [Source : Reuters.com]

Floods in Parepare affected 4 (Four) Villages in the Province of South Sulawesi. [Source : Detik.com]

Illustration of Child Abduction

A series of chain messages and rumors about child abductions spread widely. Additionally, child abduction cases increased significantly around the beginning of Rajab 1444 AH (late January - early February 2023). [Sources : SCMP.com and Tempo.co]

2 February 2023 (11 Rajab 1444 AH)

The European Central Bank and the Bank of England each raised interest rates by 0.5% to combat inflation, one day after the US Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.25%.

3 February 2023 (12 Rajab 1444 AH)

The US announced it was tracking suspected Chinese spy balloons over America, with one drifting from Yukon to South Carolina before being shot down the next day, and another drifting over Colombia and Brazil. This was followed by the subsequent detection and shooting down of other high-altitude objects elsewhere.

A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Several train cars burned for more than 2 (two) days, followed by emergency crews conducting a controlled burn of several additional cars, releasing hydrogen chloride and phosgene into the atmosphere.

4 February 2023 (13 Rajab 1444 AH)

Source : Twitter TaseAtlas

5 February 2023 (14 Rajab 1444 AH)

The 2023 Cyprus Elections were held, with Nikos Christodoulides elected as president.

Freddy Cyclone in the Indian Ocean

Cyclone Freddy formed in the Indian Ocean, becoming the strongest and longest-lasting tropical cyclone in history, causing over 1,400 deaths, countless injuries, and property damage throughout the region. [Source: WashingtonPost.com] In Indonesia, Cyclone Freddy caused heavy rains and strong winds. [Sources : JPNN.com and Suarasurabaya.net]

A Motorcycle Gang attacked and killed one resident in Cimahi, then destroyed a hotel. [Sources : Kompas.com]

6 February 2023 (15 Rajab 1444 AH)

Ilustrasi Gempa Turki-Suriah

Today, a 7.8 M_w earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. It hit the Gaziantep province in southeastern Turkey, and a 7.5 M_w aftershock occurred on the same day near Kahramanmaraş province. Extensive damage and at least 59,000 deaths were reported in Turkey and Syria, with more than 121,000 Injured. [Source : CNN Indonesia]

7 February 2023 (16 Rajab 1444 AH)

Illustration of Papua Susi Air Rebel in Nduga

Papua Susi Air rebels took a New Zealand national hostage in Nduga, demanding official recognition of Papua's independence from Indonesia. [Sources : BBC.com and Kompas.com]

Celebration of 1 Century of NU (1344-1444 AH)

Today, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) celebrated its 100th anniversary or 1 Century Celebration, held at Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, East Java. According to the Hijri Calendar, NU has precisely reached 100 years since 16 Rajab 1344 AH (31 January 1926). [Sources : NU.or.id and Tempo.co]

Bing Chat, AI features similar to ChatGPT in Bing Search

Display of Bing Chat AI (Similar to ChatGPT)

Finally, Microsoft has released an AI chatbot feature called Bing Chat or Bing AI (sometimes also referred to as Bing Chat AI). Bing Chat has been built with OpenAI ChatGPT and has been refined using GPT-4 LLM-based learning techniques and supervised and reinforced learning. It can function as a chat tool, write content, provide information and insights, and use an Image Creator to design images based on text. [Sources : BBC.com, The Verge, and Tekno.Kompas.com]

For more details, please see here (Bing.com).

8 February 2023 (17 Rajab 1444 AH)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) urged the swift enactment of the Asset Seizure Bill for Criminal Acts to combat corruption and the immediate commencement of discussions on the Cash Transaction Limitation Bill. [Sources : Hukumonline.com (News), Antaranews.com, and Kompas.com]

9 February 2023 (18 Rajab 1444 AH)

Four people died and several houses and buildings were destroyed due to a 5.4 magnitude Earthquake in Papua. [Sources : Kompas.com, CNN Indonesia, and Aceh.Tribunnews.com]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) included the primary COVID-19 vaccine series in the recommended vaccination schedule for children.

The Jakarta High Court (PT) increased the criminal sanctions to 9 months in prison and a fine of Rp. 150 million against former Minister of Youth and Sports K.R.M.T. Roy Suryo Notodiprojo, the defendant in the case of the Borobudur Temple Stupa Statue Meme, which was edited to resemble President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and considered religious blasphemy according to PT JAKARTA Decision No. 9/PID.SUS/2023/PT DKI. [Sources : Republika.co.id, Antaranews.com, and Liputan6.com]

10 Februari 2023 (19 Rajab 1444 AH)

COVID-19 Data Infographic Update on 10 February 2023 / 19 Rajab 1444 AH

13 February 2023 (22 Rajab 1444 AH)

Verdict of Death Sentence for Ferdy Sambo

Finally, Ferdy Sambo was sentenced to death for the murder of his aide, Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat (Brigadier J). Meanwhile, his wife Putri Cendrawathi was sentenced to 20 Years in Prison. [Sources : Detik.com (Ferdy Sambo), Kompas.com, Detik.com (P. Cendrawathi), and Tempo.co]

14 February 2023 (23 Rajab 1444 AH)

Today is the last day for the KPU to finalize the participants of the 2024 General Election.

The European Parliament approved a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the European Union starting in 2035, citing the need to combat climate change in Europe and promote electric vehicles. [Sources : Reuters.com, VOI.id, and DW Indonesia]

15 February 2023 (24 Rajab 1444 AH)

NASA announced that a mountain at the South Pole of the Moon will be named after mathematician and computer programmer Melba Roy Mouton. The unique mesa-like lunar mountain is now called "Mons Mouton".

Mixue Outlets and Ice Cream

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) officially issued a Halal Certification for Mixue Ice Cream products. [Source : CNN Indonesia]

16 February 2023 (25 Rajab 1444 AH)

Members of the Russian State Duma voted to withdraw Russia from 21 European Council Conventions.

A new effective method to remove carbon dioxide from the sea was described. It can be implemented by ships processing seawater as they travel, on offshore drilling platforms, or in aquaculture fish farms.

Today, Erick Thohir was officially appointed as the General Chairman for the 2023-2027 period at the Extraordinary Congress (KLB) of PSSI. [Source : Kompas.com]

Sentencing of Bharada Richard Eliezer

Following the death sentence of Ferdy Sambo and the Prison Sentence of Putri Cendrawathi, it was now Bharada Eliezer's turn to receive a light sentence from the judge. Richard Eliezer was only sentenced to 1.5 Years (1 Year and 6 Months in Prison). [Sources : Detik.com and Kompas.com]

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) issued a Halal Certificate (SH) for Mixue Indonesia ice cream products. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia]

19 February 2023 (28 Rajab 1444 AH)

Meta Verified on Instagram and Facebook

Finally, Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified (Blue Tick), a subscription bundle on Instagram and Facebook that includes a Verified Badge, proactive account protection, access to account support, and increased visibility and reach. It is being tested in Australia and New Zealand at the end of February to learn what is most valuable. [Sources : About.FB.com, Techcrunch.com, Newssetup.Kontan.co.id, and Tekno.Kompas.com]

For more details, please see here (About.Meta.com).

20 February 2023 (29 Rajab 1444 AH)

At least four people died after a fireworks storage house exploded in Blitar, East Java.

The son of a Ministry of Finance official, Mario Dandy Satriyo, became a suspect and was detained for assaulting David Ozora, the son of a central GP Ansor official. [Sources : Jawapos.com and CNN Indonesia]

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake, an aftershock of the previous February 6 earthquake, struck southern Turkey and was also felt in Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt.

21 February 2023 (30 Rajab 1444 AH)

Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START, a nuclear arms reduction treaty with the US. [Source : Kompas.id]

23 February 2023 (2 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Photo of Anies Baswedan supporting the Democratic Party as a 2024 legislative candidate

Anies Baswedan was officially declared as a presidential candidate for the 2024 elections by PKS. [Source : Tempo.co]

Riots occurred in Wamena as a group of indigenous Papuans attacked Indonesian security personnel following the arrest of two Batak traders accused of child abduction. [Source : BBC News Indonesia]

The world's first COVID-19 Drug designed by Generative AI was approved for human use, with clinical trials expected to start in China. The new drug, ISM3312, was developed by Insilico Medicine.

24 February 2023 (3 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Indonesia has finally held the 2023 F1 Powerboat event on Lake Toba, North Sumatra, from 24-26 February 2023 (3-5 Sha'ban 1444 AH). [Sources : Setkab.go.id and Antaranews.com]

Data testing in Indonesia on Developments Stats has now been removed. The reason is that most sources no longer include daily COVID-19 testing data in Indonesia. However, COVID-19 testing data will still be counted in the Curves Update.

The United States authorized $2 Billion (Rp. 30.38 Trillion) in aid for Ukraine and increased sanctions and tariffs against Russia on the First Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine invasion. The weapons package announced by the Department of Defense includes funding for contracts for HIMARS rockets, drones and counter-drone equipment, mine-clearing devices, 155-millimeter artillery ammunition, and secure communication lines.

German-made Leopard tanks from Warsaw arrived in Ukraine as Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Kyiv to send a "clear and measurable signal of further support."

25 February 2023 (4 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

At least 12 people were killed in riots in Wamena, Highland Papua. [Sources : Detik.com and Republika.co.id]

Semarang-Demak Toll Road Section 2 Sayung-Demak

President Joko Widodo, accompanied by Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, inaugurated the Semarang-Demak Toll Road Section 2 Sayung-Demak at the Sayung Toll Gate, Demak Regency, Central Java Province. [Sources : Setneg.go.id and Pantura.Tribunnews.com]

26 February 2023 (5 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Starting today, the portal page "COVID-19 Statistics Update" has been renamed to simply "COVID-19 UPDATE," just as it was at the beginning when the COVID-19 Update Portal on Inzaghi's Blog was launched in March 2020.

27 February 2023 (6 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

The United Kingdom and the European Union agreed on modifications to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Additionally, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sigi, Central Sulawesi.

28 February 2023 (7 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

A train accident in Thessaly, Greece, killed 57 people and injured dozens more. The accident led to protests and a national strike against the condition of Greece's railways and their mismanagement by the government. [Sources : BBC.com and Kompas.com]

1 March 2023 (8 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Infographic Source : Sehatnegeriku.Kemkes.go.id

Change of Name from PeduliLindungi Application (Left) to SATUSEHAT Mobile (Right)

Finally, the PeduliLindungi application has been renamed SATUSEHAT Mobile by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The app now includes not only COVID-19 tests and vaccinations but also other vaccinations, medical records, and free vitamins. The SATUSEHAT Mobile app is available on the Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS). [Sources : Promkes.Kemkes.go.id, Kompas.com, and Liputan6.com]

2 March 2023 (9 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

BlueSky, a Social Media Platform similar to and competing with Twitter

The new social media platform Bluesky, which uses the new AT Protocol, began beta testing today. [Sources : Marketing-Interactive.com and Akurat.co]

Vietnam's National Assembly announced Võ Văn Thưởng as the new president of the country after receiving 98.38% of the votes from the Vietnamese parliament.

The Democratic Party officially nominated Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate for the 2024 elections. Additionally, the Central Jakarta District Court ordered the postponement of the 2024 regional elections. [Sources : Kompas.com and Kontan.co.id]

3 March 2023 (10 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Illustration of the Fire at the Pertamina Plumpang Depot, Koja, Jakarta

A Fire followed by an explosion occurred at the Pertamina Oil Depot in Plumpang, Koja, Jakarta. The fire spread to nearby residential houses. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and Kompas.com]

4 March 2023 (11 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

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UN member states have agreed on a legal framework for the High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. [Source : DW Indonesia]

6 March 2023 (13 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

A landslide occurred in Natuna Regency at 11:00 AM WIB, resulting in 50 people missing and 32 deaths. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and Pusatkrisis.Kemkes.go.id]

Canary Channel in Windows Insider Program [Source : Blogs.Windows.com]

Finally, Microsoft has added a new channel to the Windows Insider Program, introducing the new Canary and rebooting Dev. If you were previously on the Build 25xxx in Dev, you have now switched to the Canary Channel. The Dev Channel in Windows 11 has transitioned to Build 23xxx. Additionally, many new features may be present in the Canary Channel, which may not be included in Windows 11, and remain experimental and early trial features to determine their suitability for release in the subsequent channels and eventually to the Stable Channel. [Sources : Mspoweruser.com, Makeuseof.com, and Winpoin.com]

For more details, please see here (Blogs.Windows.com).

8 March 2023 (15 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Jihadist rebel Allied Democratic Forces used machetes to kill about 35 People in the village of Mukondi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto aims to modernize 27 Warships of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) by Navy Day on 5 December 2023 (22 Jumada al-Awwal 1445 AH) at the latest. [Source : CNN Indonesia]

9 March 2023 (16 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD explained the reasons for revealing suspicious transactions totaling up to IDR 340 trillion in the Ministry of Finance. [Source : Tempo.co]

10 March 2023 (17 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Photo of Xi Jinping Elected as China's President for the Third Term

The National People's Congress unanimously re-elected Xi Jinping as the President of the People's Republic of China for an unprecedented third term. [Sources : DW Indonesia and VOA Indonesia]

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations, which were severed in 2016, in talks facilitated by China.

Illustration of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the United States, experienced a bankruptcy that resulted in the largest bank failure since the 2008 Financial Crisis, affecting companies worldwide with asset losses of $212 Billion (Rp. 3.28 Quadrillion). [Sources : Reuters.com, Finance.Detik.com, and Tekno.Kompas.com]

Before being shut down by U.S. authorities, SVB was among the 20 largest commercial banks in the United States last year, according to FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) data. As of the end of December 2022, Silicon Valley Bank had total assets of approximately $209 Billion (around Rp. 3.21 Quadrillion) and total deposits of $175 Billion (equivalent to Rp. 2.69 Quadrillion).

Suspicious Transactions of Rp 300 Trillion in the Ministry of Finance [Sources : MetroTVNews.com and Metro TV YouTube Channel]

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD revealed in a press conference the suspicious transactions amounting to Rp 300 Trillion in the Ministry of Finance (Indonesian MoF / Kemenkeu) based on reports from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) from 2009-2023, originating from money laundering and involving 467 Employees in the Kemenkeu since 2009-2023. [Sources : Tempo.co and Investor.id]

11 March 2023 (18 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Today, an eruption of Mount Merapi occurred, impacting eight villages with volcanic ash.

The Jakarta High Court overturned the Jakarta District Court's order to postpone the 2024 regional elections.

14 March 2023 (21 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

The Chairman of the Medan City Council, Hasyim SE, requested the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) to check and audit the streetlight project dubbed the "Lampu Pocong" in Medan. [Sources : Detik.com, TVOneNews.com, Buanapagi.com, Klikinfo.id, and Metrosatu.com]

Illustration of GPT-4 by OpenAI

OpenAI has officially released its latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology called GPT-4, which is touted as the successor to ChatGPT that still uses GPT-3.5 technology. GPT-4 is the fourth version of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer capable of detecting images and processing up to 25,000 words. [Sources : VOA Indonesia and Liputan6.com]

For more details on GPT-4, please see here (in Indonesian).

AI Integration in Google Workspace

In addition, Google announced its intention to integrate generative AI models for images and text into its Workspace product suite, a news item that was nearly overlooked due to the buzz around OpenAI's announcement. [Sources : The Verge, WashingtonPost.com, Techno.Okezone.com, and Tekno.Kompas.com]

16 March 2023 (23 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft has announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) product called "Copilot". Previously, GitHub had a similar AI bot named Copilot for programming. This new Microsoft Copilot AI will be integrated with Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. [Sources : Tekno.Kompas.com and Liputan6.com]

For more details, please see here (in Indonesian). For further reading, please see here (by Microsoft).

17 March 2023 (24 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first such action against a sitting permanent member of the UN Security Council. [Source : Liputan6.com]

Meta Verified has now been tested in the United States (US), removing reach enhancement as a subscription feature and exploring elements to add to the subscription. [Source : About.FB.com]

ERNIE Bot, Baidu's AI Chatbot competing with ChatGPT in China

Additionally, Baidu has released an AI chatbot named Ernie Bot, with the full name Enhanced Representation through Knowledge Integration, which has been in development since 2019. It is based on a large language model named "Ernie 3.0-Titan". Ernie Bot is a competitor to ChatGPT in China. [Source : Liputan6.com]

For more details, please see here (Research.Baidu.com).

The World Health Organization has called on China to release data on the origins of COVID-19. This request came after China removed data linking raccoon dogs in Wuhan to COVID-19 from the public virus database.

18 March 2023 (25 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ecuador, killing 18 people, injuring nearly 500, and causing significant damage.

Finally, Bandung BJB Tandamata emerged as the winner of Proliga 2023.

19 March 2023 (26 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Credit Suisse Bank in Swiss

In a deal brokered by the Swiss government, investment bank UBS agreed to buy Credit Suisse for CHF 3 billion (US$ 3.2 Billion) in an all-stock transaction. [Sources : CNBC.com, Bloomberg.com, CNBC Indonesia, CNN Indonesia, and Ekonomi.Bisnis.com]

20 March 2023 (27 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Sixth Assessment Report on Climate Change synthesis report.

21 March 2023 (28 Sha'ban 1444 AH)

Google has opened access and released Bard, the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot platform that competes with ChatGPT.  [Sources : NY Times, Techwireasia.com. CNN Indonesia, and Hitekno.com]

23 March 2023 (1 Ramadan 1444 AH)

The Global Management Body for Athletics, World Athletics, has banned transgender women who have gone through male puberty from competing in women's events. [Source : BBC.com (Sport)]

The United States government has proposed to Congress a ban on the use of TikTok in the US, citing long-standing accusations that TikTok spies for China in the United States. Finally, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew defended the short video-sharing social media app in front of the US Congress to counter the plan to block the app. [Sources : USA Today, Reuters.com, and CNBC Indonesia]

24 March 2023 (2 Ramadan 1444 AH)

The Jakarta regional government announced that the death toll from the Plumpang oil depot fire has increased to 33 people.

COVID-19 Updates on Inzaghi's Blog (2020-2023)

Now, COVID-19 updates on Inzaghi's Blog have reached three years since they first started in 2020. However, beginning in 2023, the number of new COVID-19 cases has significantly decreased, and by mid-July, these updates will be completely discontinued.

COVID-19 Data Infographic Update on 24 March 2023 / 2 Ramadan 1444 AH

Additionally, the QR code in the COVID-19 infographic has been removed and replaced with a warning that the infographic updates will only continue until June 2023. After July 2023, the infographic updates will be completely discontinued.

26 March 2023 (4 Ramadan 1444 AH)

A Pertamina fuel tanker caught fire in the waters off Mataram. [Sources : Viva.co.id and CNN Indonesia]

Honduras officially switched its diplomatic recognition of "China" from the Republic of China to the People's Republic of China.

Spontaneous large-scale protests erupted across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired the defense minister who had spoken out against the government's judicial overhaul plans. [Source : The Guardian]

28 March 2023 (6 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Kapuas Regent Ben Brahim S. Bahat was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

29 March 2023 (7 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Brazil and China signed an agreement to trade in their own currencies, ceasing the use of the U.S. dollar as an intermediary.

Logo of the U-20 World Cup 2023, before Indonesia was canceled by FIFA

Indonesia was canceled as the host of the U-20 World Cup by FIFA due to protests and significant opposition to the arrival of the Israel U-20 national team to compete in Indonesia. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and Detik.com]

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) summoned Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Mahfud MD for questioning related to allegations of money laundering exceeding IDR 349 trillion at the Indonesian Ministry of Finance. [Sources : Kompas.com and Republika.co.id]

30 March 2023 (8 Ramadan 1444 AH)

The International Court of Justice ruled that the United States violated the Treaty of Amity with Iran by allowing its domestic courts to freeze assets held by Iranian companies. [Source : Reuters.com]

Auto-GPT, an Alternative to ChatGPT

AutoGPT by Toran Bruce Richards became the top trending repository on GitHub shortly after its release. This AI system is capable of executing responses to commands to complete a task, creating and revising its commands in response to new information without requiring human input. The developer claims that it can write and improve its own code, enabling it to "debug, develop, and recursively fix itself."

To view AutoGPT's documentation, please visit the following GitHub. For more information, please click here (News.Agpt.co).

31 March 2023 (9 Ramadan 1444 AH)

A portion of Twitter's recommendation algorithm was made open-source, which was widely welcomed despite some issues with exclusions and code verification. Around that time, the free version of its API, which was also used for research, was shut down—soon followed by Reddit—the proprietary verification checkmarks caused controversy, part of the source code was leaked, and the implementation of the "state-affiliated media" label—reportedly using data from "Category: Publicly funded broadcaster," which, like the label, did not differentiate and listed part of the funding sources—caused controversy.

Photo of the Inauguration of Acting Regional Heads 2023 in South Sulawesi [Source : Instingjurnalis.com]

Today marks the beginning of the simultaneous inauguration of Acting Regional Heads 2023 across Indonesia.

Additionally, the JD.ID e-commerce service has officially closed, and the JD.ID website is no longer accessible. Meanwhile, transactions had already been halted since 15 February 2023 (24 Rajab 1444 AH). [Sources : Tekno.Kompas.com, CNN Indonesia, and CNBC Indonesia] However, if we click on Jd.id, we will be redirected to Global.Jd.com, an e-commerce platform from China.

1 April 2023 (10 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road (JTCC)

Finally, Section 4 of the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road (JTCC) (Tarumajaya-Cilincing section) was officially opened today. [Source : Kompas.com]

2 April 2023 (11 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Western Digital announced that its network was breached, resulting in the shutdown of many of its services.

Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed in an explosion at a café in St. Petersburg. The blast injured around 24 people, six of whom were in critical condition. The café where the explosion occurred is owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Warning on COVID-19 Case Data [To view it, please see here]

Warning on COVID-19 Vaccination Data [To view it, please see here]

Now, the COVID-19 updates on Inzaghi's Blog and Sites have added a warning that COVID-19 data will no longer be updated starting from July 19, 2023, stating, "This COVID-19 data will no longer be updated starting 19 July 2023 (1 Muharram 1445 AH)." Therefore, 18 July 2023 (29 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH) will be the last day to update COVID-19 statistics on Inzaghi's Media.

Meanwhile, as of today, the total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has reached nearly 684 million, with 6.831 million deaths and 656.9 million recoveries.

3 April 2023 (12 Ramadan 1444 AH)

The European Union announced that it would release a proposal to revive investment and support access to affordable medicines after the high prices and limited access experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inauguration of Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo and Head of BNPT Rycko Amelza 2023

President Joko Widodo inaugurated Dito Ariotedjo as the Minister of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora RI) and Rycko Amelza Dahniel as the Head of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT). [Sources : Setkab.go.id, Kemenpora.go.id, and Detik.com]

4 April 2023 (13 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Arrest of Rafael Alun Trisambodo by KPK

Finally, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Tax Directorate General official Rafael Alun Trisambodo on charges of receiving Gratuities. [Source : Detik.com]

Finland officially became the 31st member of NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia. The NATO and Finnish flags were raised outside the Finnish Parliament today as the country, prompted by the Russian-Ukrainian invasion, joined NATO, thereby abandoning its decades-long policy of neutrality. [Sources : BBC.co.uk, CNN Indonesia, and TimesIndonesia.co.id]

Elon Musk temporarily changed the Twitter logo to Shino Abe (Dogecoin logo) until April 6, causing the price of Dogecoin to rise. [Source : Parboaboa.com]

5 April 2023 (14 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Today, clashes between Palestinian residents and Israeli police took place at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, resulting in the death of seven Palestinians. [Sources : Aljazeera.com, BBC News Indonesia, and Detik.com]

COVID-19 Statistics Data taken on April 30

In the table above, the Curves Update has begun adding a Warning that COVID-19 updates will cease on July 19.

6 April 2023 (15 Ramadan 1444 AH)

A study showed that neurons absorb glucose (from food) and metabolize it through glycolysis. There is limited research on how neurons obtain their energy in the context of the relationship between glucose metabolism and cognition (brain health and performance).

9 April 2023 (18 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Following AutoGPT, a new open-source project called AgentGPT was launched. Similar to AutoGPT, it runs in your browser and utilizes OpenAI's ChatGPT to run multiple agents to plan and execute complex tasks. You can read more about it here (GitHub).

10 April 2023 (19 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Two leaked Pentagon documents detailing foreign military aid related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine surfaced on the Internet. Also, approximately 106 Russian soldiers and 100 Ukrainian soldiers, some of whom require medical care, were involved. [Sources : BBC.com and CNBC Indonesia]

11 April 2023 (20 Ramadan 1444 AH)

In Pazigyi Village, at least 165 People Killed by Myanmar Air Force during the opening celebration of the People's Defense Forces administrative office.

The police named M. Iman Mahlil Lubis, a former employee of a state-owned bank, as a suspect in the case of attaching fake QRIS codes to charity boxes in several Mosques in Jakarta. [Sources : Liputan6.com and Detik.com]

12 April 2023 (21 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Today, Twitter's parent company, previously known as Twitter, Inc., has officially changed its name to X Corp. [Sources : Tekno.Kompas.com and Liputan6.com]

13 April 2023 (22 Ramadan 1444 AH)

A TikTok video uploaded by @awbimaxreborn went Viral, garnering over 6.8 Million Views. The video criticizes the Poor Road conditions in Lampung and explains why Lampung is not progressing. [Source : TVOneNews.com]

Produk AI dari Amazon AWS

Amazon has announced AWS Bedrock, a new service that provides foundational AI models from AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Stability AI, and Amazon, accessible via API. This makes it the fastest way for customers to build and scale AI-powered applications. For more information, click here (AboutAmazon.eu). [Sources : Techcrunch.com and Antaranews.com]

14 April 2023 (23 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE)

The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) was launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) to search for life in the Jovian system, with an expected arrival date in 2031. [Source : BBC.com]

Additionally, a 6.6 Magnitude earthquake struck Tuban, East Java. [Sources : Jateng.Tribunnews.com]

15 April 2023 (24 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Nuclear Power in Germany

Nuclear power in Grafenrheinfeld, Germany, has come to an end following the closure of the last nuclear power plant, marking the end of nuclear energy as a power source for the country after more than 50 years. [Source : Kompas.id]

Illustration of the 2023 Sudan War

Infographic Source : Visual.Republika.co.id

Fighting has broken out across Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF has seized Khartoum International Airport and the Presidential Palace in Khartoum. [Sources : The Guardian, BBC.com, CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia, and Antaranews.com]

16 April 2023 (25 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Papuan Rebels announced the death of nine Indonesian soldiers after claiming that a New Zealand hostage rescue operation in the Papua jungle had failed.

The Indonesian military denied the claim and only acknowledged one death from the ambush. The military confirmed that five individuals are Missing in Action (MIA).

17 April 2023 (26 Ramadan 1444 AH)

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) acknowledged that five soldiers were killed in the failed rescue operation in Papua.

19 April 2023 (28 Ramadan 1444 AH)

A bolide was observed over Ukraine and Belarus for approximately five seconds. It was first seen at an altitude of 98 km above Velyka Dymerka, then passed directly over Kyiv at an altitude of 80 km and continued southwest at a speed of 29 km/s. A bright flare occurred at an altitude of 38 km when the bolide's absolute magnitude reached approximately –18.

At least 90 people were killed, and 322 others were injured in a crowd during a Ramadan charity event in Sanaa, Yemen.

Illustration of Eid Homecoming 2023

Early estimates for the 2023 Eid Homecoming (Mudik) show that the BPS reported 26.4 Million Travelers. [Source : CNBC Indonesia]

20 April 2023 (29 Ramadan 1444 AH)

SpaceX's Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built by Elon Musk, was launched during a test flight from the base in Boca Chica, Texas. It exploded four minutes after launch. [Sources : CBC.ca, Reuters.com, BBC.com, VOA Indonesia, and Medcom.id]

Twitter Verified (Blue Checkmark)

The old Twitter blue checkmarks have finally been removed, and users are now required to subscribe to become verified. Starting today, Twitter accounts that previously had the legacy blue checkmark have had it removed from their profiles. [Sources : Theconversation.com and Lifestyle.Kontan.co.id]

Illustration of a Hybrid Solar Eclipse

A hybrid solar eclipse was observed today, visible only in the eastern part of Indonesia. The rest of the country, except for the western tip of Sumatra, was able to witness a partial solar eclipse. [Sources : Kompas.id and Kompas.com]

A hybrid solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's distance approaches the edge of the umbral shadow to reach Earth. Due to the curvature of Earth's surface, the Moon is at just the right distance from Earth.

Hybrid Solar Eclipse Live Streaming Photos on YouTube

To Watch Live Streaming (Replays) on YouTube, please see the following YouTube Channels :

• CNN Indonesia
• Kok Bisa?
• NASI Angkasa

21 April 2023 (30 Ramadan 1444 AH)

Ganjar Pranowo yang telah diusung oleh PDIP

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has officially nominated and endorsed the incumbent Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, as a presidential candidate for the 2024 General Election. [Sources : Beritasatu.com and Detik.com]

22 April 2023 (1 Shawwal 1444 AH)

During the Eid al-Fitr 1444 AH celebration, the Hanura Party announced its support for Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. [Sources : Liputan6.com and Republika.co.id]

23 April 2023 (2 Shawwal 1444 AH)

ChatGPT Plugins

OpenAI has released ChatGPT plugins, GPT-3.5 with browsing capabilities, and GPT-4 with browsing in ALPHA for ChatGPT Plus.

24 April 2023 (3 Shawwal 1444 AH)

The Government evacuated Hundreds of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) from Sudan after conflict erupted in the country. [Sources : Setkab.go.id, Kompas.id, and BBC.com]

China and India's Population Prediction Curve [Source : Tradefinanceglobal.com]

India's population has finally surpassed that of China, making it the most populous country in the world. According to the United Nations (UN), India now ranks first with a population of 1,425,775,850 People, while China is second with a population of around 1.4 billion, differing by only a few million. [Sources : VOA News, The Guardian, and CNN Indonesia]

For more details, you can read the Official Article from the UN here.

25 April 2023 (4 Shawwal 1444 AH)

The Chinese Government announced that travelers entering its borders will no longer be required to show a negative PCR test. It is still unclear whether a negative antigen test will be required instead.

A mass suicide cult was discovered in Shakahola Forest, Kenya. 240 followers were found in shallow graves throughout the forest, with more than 613 people still missing. [Sources : CBS News, CNN.com, Aljazeera.com, and VOA Indonesia]

Illustration of Earthquake in Mentawai Islands [Source : BMKG.go.id]

An earthquake in the Mentawai Islands with a magnitude of 7.1 Mw caused power outages in more than 89,000 homes. [Sources : BBC Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia]

Arrest of Aditya Hasibuan (Son of AKBP Achiruddin Hasibuan)

The North Sumatra Regional Police arrested Aditya Hasibuan, son of police officer AKBP Achiruddin Hasibuan, who is a suspect in a case of alleged sexual assault against student Ken Laksamana. [Sources : Liputan6.com and Medan.Tribunnews.com]

26 April 2023 (5 Shawwal 1444 AH)

The United Development Party (PPP) officially endorsed Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and Rejogja.Republika.co.id]

27 April 2023 (6 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Indomie Recall in Taiwan Due to Carcinogenic Substance

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) issued a statement regarding the recall of two Indomie products in Taiwan. According to BPOM, Taiwan found 0.187 mg/kg (ppm) of ethylene oxide (EtO) in Indomie Special Chicken Flavor. The analysis method used by Taiwan was the determination of 2-Chloro Ethanol (2-CE), which was converted to EtO in the test results. [Source : Kompas.com]

28 April 2023 (7 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Windows 10 22H2 Desktop Version

Microsoft has announced that Version 22H2 will be the final version of Windows 10. [Sources : Computerworld.com, Winpoin.com, and Inet.Detik.com]

1 May 2023 (10 Shawwal 1444 AH)

San Francisco-based First Republic Bank failed and was auctioned by the FDIC to JPMorgan Chase for $10.7 billion (IDR 160.12 trillion). This collapse surpassed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March, making it the second largest in U.S. history. [Source : Kompas.com]

BRIN researcher Andi Pangerang Hasanuddin, who threatened Muhammadiyah, was arrested by Bareskrim officers after expressing frustration over debates regarding the differences in the Eid al-Fitr dates. [Sources : TVOneNews.com, Kompas.com, and CNN Indonesia]

2 May 2023 (11 Shawwal 1444 AH)

A new AI algorithm developed by Baidu has been shown to increase the antibody response of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine by 128 times.

Shooting at the MUI Central Office

A shooting occurred at the Central Office of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in Central Jakarta. The perpetrator died during the attack. [Sources : BBC News Indonesia and Kompas.com]

3 May 2023 (12 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD announced the official formation of the Task Force for Supervision and Evaluation of Handling Analysis Reports, Audit Reports, and Information on Alleged Money Laundering (TPPU Task Force), established in response to a transaction of IDR 349 Trillion. [Sources : Kompas.id, CNN Indonesia, Kompas.tv, and Sindonews.com]

4 May 2023 (13 Shawwal 1444 AH)

A series of floods and landslides struck villages in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in more than 400 deaths.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) signed a Presidential Decree regarding the Draft Law on Asset Seizure related to Criminal Acts, numbered R-22/Pres/05/2023, to be sent to the DPR (House of Representatives). [Source : MetroTVnews.com]

5 May 2023 (14 Shawwal 1444 AH)

President Joko Widodo visited Lampung Province to inspect the condition of damaged roads in Central Lampung Regency. [Source : Kompas.com]

Finally, the WHO has revoked the status of COVID-19 as a Global Health Emergency. However, COVID-19 updates will continue. [Sources : WHO.int, CNN.com, Kompas.id, Kumparan.com, and CNN Indonesia]

At the time of the pandemic status revocation by WHO, global COVID-19 cases were recorded at 687 million positive cases, with 6.87 million deaths and 660 million recoveries. [Source Data : Worldometers]

The 2023 SEA Games have begun in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Indonesia has won 276 medals, placing third. The event is being held from 5-17 May 2023 (14-25 Shawwal 1444 AH). [Source : Viva.co.id]

6 May 2023 (15 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, United Kingdom (UK)

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms was held at Westminster Abbey, London. [Sources : BBC News Indonesia, VOA Indonesia, and Detik.com]

7 May 2023 (16 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Syria was readmitted to the Arab League after being suspended since 2011.

At least 3 people died, and more than 30 were injured after a bus plunged into a river in Tegal, Central Java.

8 May 2023 (17 Shawwal 1444 AH)

BSI Customer Data Leak Due to Ransomware

Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) banking services were crippled due to a Lockbit 3.0 ransomware attack. However, by May 9, BSI had recovered from the ransomware disruption, allowing customers to resume transactions. [Sources : CNN Indonesia, Finance.Detik.com, and CNBC Indonesia]

9 May 2023 (18 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Teddy Minahasa Putra was Sentenced to Life Imprisonment according to the ruling of the West Jakarta District Court (PN Jakbar). [Sources : Tempo.co and Detik.com]

Lampu Pocong (Pocong Lights) Project in Medan, North Sumatra

Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution revealed that the street lighting project, dubbed "Lampu Pocong (Pocong Lights)" in Medan was a failed project, and he required the contractor to return IDR 21 billion of the used regional budget. [Sources : Detik.com, Antaranews.com, and Portal.Pemkomedan.go.id]

The Biden administration ended the COVID-19 Vaccination requirement for foreign visitors to the US, as well as for federal employees and contractors.

Cyclone Mocha formed in the Indian Ocean, killing more than 400 people and injuring more than 700 as it struck Myanmar and Bangladesh. [Sources : France24.com, BBC.com, Dunia.Tempo.co, and Medcom.id]

10 May 2023 (19 Shawwal 1444 AH)

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in Banten. [Source : Jogja.Tribunnews.com]

Infographic Source : Detik.com

The 42nd ASEAN Summit Indonesia 2023 in Labuhan Bajo, NTT

Finally, the first ASEAN Summit 2023 was held at the Komodo Ballroom, Meruorah Convention Center, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. The 42nd ASEAN Summit took place on May 10-11, 2023 (19-20 Shawwal 1444 AH). The ASEAN Summit Indonesia discussed National Priority Tourism Destinations in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, which hosted this historic meeting of Southeast Asian leaders. [Source : Indonesia.go.id]

Google announced several AI technologies at the Google I/O 2023 event, including PaLM 2 and Gemini. [Source : Tekno.Kompas.com] However, Google Bard became available to the public 5 days later, on 15 May 2023 (24 Shawwal 1444 AH).

11 May 2023 (20 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Illustration of Monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) ended the declaration of Monkeypox as a Global Health Emergency after concluding the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Sources : Health.Kompas.com and CNN Indonesia]

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially ended in the United States (US), 3 years after it was first announced by the Trump administration.

12 May 2023 (21 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Papuan rebels launched an attack on workers in Okbibab, 4 of whom were taken hostage.

14 May 2023 (23 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Illustration of the 2023 Thailand Election

Today, the 2023 Thailand Election was held with pro-democracy parties such as the Forward Party and Pheu Thai gaining a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, while pro-military parties like Palang Pracharat lost seats. [Sources : Detik.com and Kabar24.Bisnis.com]

President Joko Widodo is holding the names of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election resulting from the People's Consultation. [Source : Kompas.com]

15 May 2023 (23 Shawwal 1444 AH)

ChatGPT App on iOS

OpenAI launched the ChatGPT app on iOS, allowing users to access GPT-3.5 for free. ChatGPT Plus users can switch between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. However, it is not yet available on Android.

17 May 2023 (25 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Montana became the first U.S. state to pass a law banning TikTok from operating on all personal devices within the state and prohibiting app stores from offering TikTok for Download. [Sources : CNN.com, VOA Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia, and Ekonomi.Republika.co.id]

Detention of Minister of Communication Johnny G. Plate by KPK

Finally, Minister of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), Johnny G. Plate, was officially named a suspect in the IDR 8 trillion corruption case involving 4G Base Transceiver Station (BTS) Towers. [Source : CNBC Indonesia.com]

19 May 2023 (28 Shawwal 1444 AH)

Illustration of the 49th G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan

The 49th G7 Summit took place in Hiroshima, Japan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Japan on the second day of the summit. The G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, was held from 19-21 May 2023 (28 Shawwal - 1 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH).

20 May 2023 (29 Shawwal 1444 AH)

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) to unite genomic experts and prepare for the next pandemic.

Inauguration of Mahfud MD as Acting Minister of Communication

President Joko Widodo inaugurated Mahfud MD as the Acting Minister of Communication and Information, temporarily replacing Johnny G. Plate.

Logo of the 2023 U-20 World Cup, with Argentina as the Host

The U-20 World Cup was finally held in Argentina, from 20 May - 11 June 2023 (28 Shawwal - 22 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH). Uruguay won the 2023 U-20 World Cup, defeating Italy 1-0 at Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona, on Sunday (11/6), local time. [Source : CNN Indonesia]

21 May 2023 (1 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Today, the Greek legislative elections for May 2023 were held. The ruling New Democracy party won many seats in the Hellenic Parliament. Just a few days later, incumbent Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to secure a majority of seats, called for another election in June.

23 May 2023 (3 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Microsoft telah mengumumkan Produk AI terbaru yang akan diintegrasikan ke Sistem Operasi Windows, bernama Windows Copilot, Dev Home, and lain-lainnya saat Acara Konferensi Microsoft Build 2023.

24 May 2023 (4 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Canada and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations after a rupture in 2018.

25 May 2023 (5 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Russia and Belarus signed an agreement in Minsk that permits the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory.

28 May 2023 (8 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

2023 Turkish Presidential Election

The second round of the 2023 Turkish Presidential Election was held; Recep Tayyip Erdoğan defeated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu with 52.18% of the vote to win his third term as President. [Sources : The Guardian, Kompas.id, Detik.com, and CNN Indonesia]

An Indonesian Air Force helicopter crashed during a training flight in Bandung. All passengers survived the accident.

Illustration of Damaged Roads in Lampung

Less than a month after Jokowi's visit, the roads in Lampung have deteriorated again. [Sources : Lampost.co and Tribun Jateng (YouTube)]

29 May 2023 (9 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

The Constitutional Court (MK) proposed a Closed Proportional Electoral System, suggesting it be implemented in the upcoming 2024 General Election. However, 8 factions of the DPR (House of Representatives) rejected the Closed Proportional Electoral System for the 2024 election. These eight DPR factions are the Gerindra Party, Golkar Party, PKB, PPP, PAN, Democratic Party, NasDem, and PKS. [Sources : Kompas.com, Tempo.co, CNN Indonesia (Closed Proportional Election System and Its Threats), and CNN Indonesia (Eight DPR Factions Affirm Rejection of Closed Election System)]

30 May 2023 (10 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

A Chinese scientist alleged that China investigated claims of COVID-19 originating from a laboratory leak.

NVIDIA AI Chip Illustration

During the ongoing AI boom, NVIDIA became the first chipmaker to be valued at over $1 trillion (IDR 15.5 quadrillion). [Sources : The Guardian, Selular.id, and Infokomputer.Grid.id]

The AI Safety Center (CAIS) released a statement from OpenAI, DeepMind, Turing Award winners, and other AI researchers warning that their work in the field of AI has the potential to end humanity.

New Logo of IKN Nusantara

Infographic Source : Antaranews.com

President Joko Widodo announced the new logo for the new capital city, Nusantara, with Aulia Akbar winning the competition with the theme "Tree of Life." [Sources : KemenkoPMK.go.id, CNBC Indonesia, and CNN Indonesia]

2 June 2023 (13 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Train Collision in Odisha, India

A train collision in Odisha, India, resulted in at least 288 deaths and 1,000 injuries. [Sources : BBC News Indonesia, Detik.com, and Kompas.com]

3 June 2023 (14 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

A fire broke out on the KRI Teluk Hading (538) ship in the waters of the Selayar Islands, East Flores Regency, NTT.

A new blog called "Blog Tekno" has now been created, which is part of Inzaghi's Blog. However, it is still under further development, and Blog Tekno will replace the old Inzaghi's Blog over the coming period. For your information, the old Inzaghi's Blog used the domain inzaghiposuma.blogspot.com, while the new Inzaghi's Blog uses the domain enzatech.blogspot.com.

5 June 2023 (16 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

A tower at the coal-fired power plant owned by PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park in Central Sulawesi caught fire and exploded.

Finally, Apple introduced its latest product, the Vision Pro, at the Apple WWDC 2023 event.

To read the article about the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, click here.

6 June 2023 (17 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

The Nova Kakhovka dam in the Russian-controlled Kherson region was destroyed, threatening the area with devastating floodwaters.

The European Medicines Agency endorsed the World Health Organization's recommendation to update the composition of the COVID-19 vaccine antigen.

7 June 2023 (18 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

BPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority) cracked down on the sale of illegal drugs through one of the online stores, Shopee. The secured evidence is estimated to have an economic value of Rp. 10 Billion. [Sources : POM.go.id (BPOM), Republika.co.id, and Tirto.id]

9 June 2023 (20 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

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Finally, the Instagram account for Inzaghi's Media (@enzapost) was created for the first time. Inzaghi's Media will make posts similar to those on Inzaghi's Blog, but with less information and more concise. Not all posts on Inzaghi's Media Instagram may be available on Inzaghi's Blog.

12 June 2023 (23 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

The Russian Parliament, the State Duma, gave initial approval to a bill that bans gender changes and prohibits gender changes on official documents. [Sources : Reuters.com, CNN Indonesia, and Internasional.Republika.co.id]

Thousands of Reddit communities or pages, known as subreddits, went dark due to API changes until June 14. Global internet users are protesting Reddit's decision to monetize access to its data, a change that could shut down many third-party apps, users warn. [Sources : Thestar.com, Digitaltrends.com, Forbes.com, Kompas.com, and VOI.id]

Since Reddit is blocked in Indonesia, Indonesian users did not feel the impact of this API change unless they used VPN Access.

13 June 2023 (24 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

At least 103 people died when a wedding boat capsized on the Niger River in Kwara State, Nigeria.

14 June 2023 (25 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

At least 80 people died, and 500 were reported missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of the Peloponnese, southern Greece.

Illustration of Synthetic Human Embryo

Scientists reported the creation of the first synthetic human embryo from stem cells, without the need for sperm or egg cells. [Sources : The Guardian, BBC News Indonesia, and Merdeka.com]

15 June 2023 (26 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

The Constitutional Court ruled to continue using the Open Proportional System for the 2024 elections.

A demonstration took place at the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School (Pondok Pesantren) in Indramayu, West Java, demanding that the Ministry of Religious Affairs investigate allegations of heretical teachings. The demonstration at Al-Zaytun was organized by a group called "Indramayu Forum for Justice." [Sources : Detik.com (Protesters Demand Religious Ministry Investigate Al-Zaytun) and Detik.com (5 Facts about Mass Protests at Al-Zaytun)]

16 June 2023 (27 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

In Uganda, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) jihadist militants killed 42 People at a School in Mpondwe. [Source : Aljazeera.com]

17 June 2023 (28 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, along with Empress Masako, visited Indonesia on their first overseas trip since ascending the throne. [Source : Kompas.tv]

18 June 2023 (29 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

Illustration of Titanic Submarine Explosion

A submarine exploring the wreck of the Titanic exploded, killing the crew aboard. A deep-sea submarine that was exploring the Titanic wreckage tragically ended in a catastrophic explosion. [Sources : BBC.com, BBC News Indonesia, and CNBC Indonesia]

19 June 2023 (30 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1444 AH)

As the drafting of the Pandemic Treaty continues, the issue of genetic sequence data and its sharing among sovereign nations has become a central point of debate.

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the High Seas Treaty, the first agreement aimed at marine conservation in international waters. [Sources : News.UN.org and IDN Times]

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced that they will restore diplomatic relations after ties were severed during the Qatar diplomatic crisis. [Source : Aljazeera.com]

Launch of SATRIA-1 in Florida, USA

Republic of Indonesia Satellite (SATRIA-1)

Infographic Source : Indonesiabaik.id

The Indonesian government, together with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Kemkominfo), has launched the Republic of Indonesia Satellite (SATRIA-1), from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite will facilitate internet access for Indonesians and help connect them with one another. [Sources : Kompas.com and Liputan6.com]

To watch the live stream replay on YouTube, please check out the following YouTube channels :

• Kemkominfo TV
  
• Kok Bisa?
• SpaceX
  

To read the article about the SATRIA-1 launch, please see here.

20 June 2023 (1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

At least 46 People were killed after riots broke out between MS-13 and Barrio 18 Gang members in a Women's Prison near Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

21 June 2023 (2 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

A total of 35 people died after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Spain's Canary Islands in the Atlantic.

Statement by Jokowi on Declaring the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia [Video Source : Kompas TV YouTube Channel]

Finally, President Joko Widodo officially revoked the COVID-19 Health Emergency Status in Indonesia and transitioned the country toward an endemic phase. [Sources : Setkab.go.id, CNBC Indonesia, Tempo.co, and Kompas.com]

Data Source and Infographics : Covid19.go.id [Archived]

When the COVID-19 emergency status in Indonesia was lifted, a total of 6,811,444 cases had been recorded, with an additional 114 new cases. The total number of deaths stood at 161,853 (+5 new deaths), and 6,640,216 people had recovered (+214 recoveries). [Data Source : Covid19.go.id]

COVID-19 Stats Update (Updated on June 20)

Additionally, the session update for Developments Stats has been removed, and data will now be updated daily, as the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased and the situation has shifted to an endemic phase.

23 June 2023 (4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

The June 2023 Greek legislative elections were held, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis became prime minister after his New Democracy party won a majority of seats in the Greek parliament.

Illustration of Wagner Group

The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, began an armed conflict with the Russian military, seizing the city of Rostov-on-Don and parts of the Voronezh Oblast before retreating the next day after a peace deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. [Sources : BBC News Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia]

The Pfizer-BioNTech biomedical partnership has submitted an application to the European Medicines Agency for authorization of an updated COVID-19 vaccine that will better target the dominant strain.

A SAM Air Cessna 208 aircraft carrying 6 people went missing while flying over the Papua forest in Yalimo Regency.

24 June 2023 (5 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

A tornado hit more than a hundred homes in Batam, Riau Islands. At least 7 people were injured.

Gerindra Party politician and former DPR member Desmond Junaidi Mahesa passed away today at 04:00 WIB at Mayapada Hospital, Lebak Bulus, Cilandak, South Jakarta, due to breathing difficulties caused by complications. [Sources : Bangka.Tribunnews.com and Kompas.com]

25 June 2023 (6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

COVID-19 Data Infographic Update on 25 June 2023 / 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH

Today marks the final update for the COVID-19 data infographic for June 2023 and Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH. Starting in July 2023, there will no longer be COVID-19 Infographic Updates on Inzaghi's Blog or Inzaghi's Sites.

26 June 2023 (7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Al-Zaytun Demonstration by FPI

The Islamic Brotherhood Front (FPI) staged a protest demanding the closure of the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school and the arrest of its leader, Panji Gumilang. [Source : Okezone.com]

28 June 2023 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

The Indonesian government has issued Presidential Decree No. 17 of 2023, declaring the end of the COVID-19 pandemic status in Indonesia. [Sources : Setkab.go.id, CNN Indonesia, and Liputan6.com]

Infographic Source : Covid19.go.id

Afterward, the Indonesian government will no longer provide daily updates on COVID-19 case data starting from June 29. [Source : Kompas.com] Today marks the last report on COVID-19 data in Indonesia, with a total of 6,811,945 cases (+48 new cases) and 6,641,275 recoveries (+84 recoveries). There were no new deaths, keeping the total death toll at 161,870. [Data Source : Covid19.go.id]

The number of Suspected Cases recorded today is 567, with 76,395,426 people tested in Indonesia and 117,513,179 samples collected.

As for the Final Recorded Vaccination data in Indonesia, there were 203,864,333 first doses, 174,928,998 second doses, 69,043,478 third doses (First Booster), and 3,379,798 fourth doses (Second Booster).

30 June 2023 (11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to end MINUSMA, its peacekeeping mission in Mali.

1 July 2023 (12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

The ESA Euclid Space Telescope was launched, beginning a six-year mission to study dark energy and dark matter. [Sources : Euronews.com, Reuters.com, VOI.id, and Liputan6.com]

Today, Bank Indonesia (BI) has implemented a QRIS service fee or Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for merchants at 0.3%. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia]

Final COVID Statistics Data in Indonesia as of 30 June

Now, COVID-19 Statistics Data for Indonesia is no longer Updated through Curves Update, as the Government has Stopped reporting COVID-19 data.

3 July 2023 (14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Indian refineries began paying for Russian oil imports in Chinese yuan as an alternative to US dollars due to increasing sanctions against Russia. [Source : Reuters.com]

In the largest Israeli attack on the West Bank since the Second Intifada, the Israeli military deployed ground forces and armed drones to the Jenin camp, killing 13 people and injuring more than 100. The following day, a retaliatory attack claimed by Hamas took place in Tel Aviv, injuring nine people. [Source : The Guardian]

4 July 2023 (15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Iran joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, becoming the ninth member of the organization.

Spain ended its COVID-19 health emergency, which also marked the end of mask mandates in hospitals and pharmacies.

Now, Inzaghi's Sites is available on WordPress at inzaghiposuma.wordpress.com. Since many features on WordPress are locked and require a subscription, Inzaghi's Sites on WordPress will be used solely for blogs and archives.

6 July 2023 (17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

China reported an increase in COVID-19 deaths in June after most containment measures were lifted.

Threads App by Instagram

To visit the Threads.net Website, click here. To read an article about Instagram's Threads, click here.

7 July 2023 (18 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

At least seven people were killed and two seriously injured in an elevator accident in Lampung. [Source : Tribunnews.com]

8 July 2023 (19 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

In the Netherlands, the coalition government collapsed, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his upcoming resignation. [Source : BBC.com]

Lumajang Regency declared a state of emergency after a major lahar flood from Mount Semeru forced more than 500 residents to evacuate. [Source : Detik.com]

10 July 2023 (21 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

The European Commission and the U.S. government signed a new Data Communication Agreement aimed at resolving legal uncertainties faced by European and American companies when transferring personal data. [Source : Reuters.com]

China and the Solomon Islands signed a cooperation agreement between the People's Police and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to strengthen bilateral relations.

A dynamic shell formation was experimentally demonstrated for the first time at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Researchers claim that their technique is a viable target for mass production of fusion energy.

Rebranding Logo Inzaghi's Blog

Finally, Inzaghi's Blog logo has officially changed to a new logo, which was introduced on Early June. Additionally, the Old Blog was renamed "Inzaghi's Blog (Legacy)."

Furthermore, on Inzaghi's Blog Legacy (inzaghiposuma.blogspot.com), an article was posted titled "Pengumuman Lanjutan, Fitur-fitur, and Masa Depan Inzaghi's Blog (Further Announcements, Features, and the Future of Inzaghi's Blog)", detailing new features on Inzaghi's Blog and Inzaghi's Group. Additionally, Inzaghi's Blog has moved to a new Blog called "Blog Tekno (enzatech.blogspot.com)."

11 July 2023 (22 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Health Bill Approval Protest

The House of Representatives (DPR) has passed the Health Bill in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. [Sources : Sehatnegeriku.Kemkes.go.id, Kemenkumham.go.id, Kompas.com, and Tempo.co]

Anthropic has finally released a chatbot AI model named Claude 2, which is a competitor to ChatGPT. For more details, see here (Anthropic.com).

Inzaghi's Media YouTube Channel

Inzaghi's Media TikTok Account (@enzapostmedia)

We have created new TikTok and YouTube accounts for Inzaghi's Media. The Instagram account was officially launched a month ago (Early June). Our TikTok account is named @enzapostmedia, and our YouTube channel is named Inzaghi's Media (@enzavlogpost).

Inzaghi's Media Instagram Account (@enzapost)

12 July 2023 (23 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Elon Musk has founded and developed an AI company named xAI, which is expected to be a competitor to OpenAI. [Sources : CNN.com, CNBC.com, and Jawapos.com]

13 July 2023 (24 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Floods and landslides in northern India have caused at least 100 deaths.

14 July 2023 (25 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

SAG-AFTRA announced it will begin an ongoing strike against major film and TV Studios in Protest over Low Compensation, Job Ownership, and Generative AI. [Sources : CNBC.com, BBC.com, and CNN Indonesia]

15 July 2023 (26 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

A fire broke out during an ongoing wedding procession on the 5th floor of the K-Link building, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Kuningan Timur, Setiabudi, South Jakarta. [Sources : Kompas.com and Detik.com]

16 July 2023 (27 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Now, Inzaghi's Blog has launched a new blog called "Miniblog" for micro-blogging posts such as Program Codes, Small Tips and Tutorials, Language Translations, as well as Text and Poetry. The URL address is enzashorts.blogspot.com.

Additionally, the new Inzaghi's Blog "Blog Tekno" has been renamed "Teknoblog" to be more easily indexed by Google Search Engines. Its URL is enzatech.blogspot.com.

17 July 2023 (28 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Infographic Source : CNN Indonesia

President Joko Widodo has officially inaugurated several ministers and deputy ministers (Wamen) in Indonesia. The ministers involved in Jokowi's cabinet reshuffle are Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie, Deputy Minister of Communication Nezar Patria, Deputy Minister of Villages Prof. Paiman Raharjo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pahala Mansury, Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Rosan Roeslani, and Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Saiful R Dasuki. [Source : CNBC Indonesia]

18 July 2023 (29 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444 AH)

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD confirmed that the government would not shut down the Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) in Indramayu, West Java. The government will provide guidance to the students. [Sources : Medcom.id and CNN Indonesia]

The first example of natural graphene has been reported, found in a gold mine in South Africa. [Source : Newscientist.com]

Voyager 2 has surpassed Pioneer 10 as the second farthest spacecraft from the Sun, at a distance of 133.92 AU (almost 12.45 billion miles) from the Sun.

19 July 2023 (1 Muharram 1445 AH)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has cut off federal funding access to the Wuhan Institute of Virology due to potential biosafety violations.

Also, Typhoon Doksuri formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 123 people in Southeast Asia.

Latest Global COVID Statistics Data as of July 18

As the Islamic New Year 1445 AH approaches, COVID-19 updates have been discontinued both on Inzaghi's Blog and Inzaghi's Sites. The latest global COVID data shows approximately 691.7 million confirmed cases, 6.9 million deaths, and 664 million recoveries. [Data Source : Worldometers]

However, the Total Global Testing Data has almost reached 7 Billion People. [Data Source : Ncov2019.live] Meanwhile, global vaccination data shows 5.61 billion first doses, 5.16 Billion Second Doses, and 2.79 Billion Third Doses (First Booster). [Data Source : Our World in Data]

Some COVID-19 Update Services on Inzaghi's Sites (Google Sites) will be available until 31 December 2023 (18 Jumada al-Akhir 1445 AH). Starting from 1 January 2024 (19 Jumada al-Akhir 1445 AH), these services will be closed and deleted. However, the COVID-19 Portal page on Inzaghi's Sites will remain accessible.

20 July 2023 (2 Muharram 1445 AH)

Bolivia and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the fields of Security and Defense.

Today, the U.S. Federal Reserve released the "FedNow" service, which allows U.S. citizens to send and receive funds in seconds, 24 Hours a day.

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand, held from 20 July - 20 August 2023 (2 Muharram - 3 Safar 1445 AH). Spain won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 by defeating England with a Score of 1-0. [Source : Bola.net]

21 July 2023 (3 Muharram 1445 AH)

Barbenheimer Illustration (Barbie and Oppenheimer Films)

The Barbie and Oppenheimer Movies have been released and opened simultaneously, forming a major Internet Event and Cultural Phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer."

23 July 2023 (5 Muharram 1445 AH)

Tens of thousands of tourists fled Rhodes, Greece, amidst wildfires and a massive heatwave, which officials said is the largest evacuation in the country’s history. [Sources : The Guardian and BBC.com]

The 2023 Spanish general election was held, with the People's Party emerging as the largest party in the Congress of Deputies. Additionally, the 2023 Cambodian election was held, with the dominant Cambodian People's Party retaining control of every seat in the National Assembly.

24 July 2023 (6 Muharram 1445 AH)

A boat carrying 48 people capsized in the waters of Central Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, resulting in 15 deaths. [Source : BBC News Indonesia]

Evolution of the Twitter Bird Logo Through the Years

Elon Musk has officially replaced Twitter's blue bird logo with the letter "X." [Sources : The Verge, CNN Indonesia, and Aceh.Tribunnews.com]

The new Twitter logo suspiciously resembles a generic Unicode character known as "Mathematical Double-struck Capital X" with the code U+1D54F, which was added to Unicode in March 2001. [Source : Businessinsider.com]

Here is a comparison of the Twitter login page before and after it was changed to X :

Although the logo has changed to "X," the name remains Twitter. Many netizens are calling it Xwitter. [Sources : CNBC Indonesia and Techno.Okezone.com]

25 July 2023 (7 Muharram 1445 AH)

Now, Inzaghi's Sites is available on Webflow at the address inzaghi-site.webflow.io, but only for experimental purposes—it is still in testing and Cannot Replace the Old Inzaghi's Sites on Google Sites due to Limited Features for Free Users, such as the Number of Pages.

26 July 2023 (8 Muharram 1445 AH)

President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was overthrown in a coup after members of his Presidential Guard and Armed Forces took control of the country and installed General Abdourahamane Tchiani as the Leader of the Military Junta. [Sources : Gisreportsonline.com (GIS Report), BBC.com, Aljazeera.com, and Antaranews.com]

27 July 2023 (9 Muharram 1445 AH)

OpenAI shut down its AI detection tool, known as AI Classifier, due to low accuracy. The tool was only released in January 2023. AI Classifier was designed to detect whether the content was created by ChatGPT or not. With this tool, users could check or ensure content accuracy. [Sources : The Verge and Tekno.Kompas.com]

"Starting from July 20, 2023 (Muharram 2, 1445 AH), the AI Classifier is no longer available due to its low rate of accuracy," said OpenAI on its Official Blog.

For more Information about OpenAI’s AI Classifier, visit here.

28 July 2023 (10 Muharram 1445 AH)

Comparison of Old Twitter App () and New (𝕏)

Comparison of Old Twitter App () and New (𝕏) on Search

Finally, the Twitter logo and app have been changed to X (𝕏) on mobile apps, both on Android and iOS. Many users were surprised when they searched for the Twitter app. [Sources : Tekno.Kompas.com and CNN Indonesia]

Here is a Comparison of the old Twitter app icon (Blue Bird) and the new Twitter (X) icon :

30 July 2023 (12 Muharram 1445 AH)

More than 63 people were killed and about 200 others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt at a political rally in Khar, Pakistan, in an attack later claimed by the Islamic State (Khorasan Province).

Abdi Toisuta, the son of Ambon DPRD Chairperson Elly Toisuta, beat a 15-year-old teenager to death. [Source : Detik.com]

31 July 2023 (13 Muharram 1445 AH)

The Indonesian Military Police (Puspom TNI) have named the head of Basarnas, Air Marshal Henri Alfiandi, as a suspect in a bribery case related to projects at Basarnas. [Sources : Kompas.com and Detik.com]

1 August 2023 (14 Muharram 1445 AH)

Global Average Temperature during June-July-August (1995-2023) [Source : en.Wikipedia.org]

Illustration of Warming Seas and Melting Ice Due to Global Warming

The World’s Oceans reached a new record high temperature of 20.96°C (69.73°F), surpassing the previous record set in 2016. July was also the hottest month in history for global average surface air temperatures, with a significant increase of approximately 0.3°C (32.5°F). [Sources : BBC.com, WashingtonPost.com, and Kompas.id]

2 August 2023 (15 Muharram 1445 AH)

Finally, Panji Gumilang, the leader of Al-Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, has officially been detained at the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit detention center (Bareskrim Polri) due to a Blasphemy Case. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and Detik.com]

3 August 2023 (16 Muharram 1445 AH)

Dogxim, the first known Fox-Dog Hybrid, discovered in the wild in Brazil in 2021, has now died, according to reports. There have been previous studies on Fox Domestication. [Sources : Economictimes.Indiatimes.com and Dailymail.co.uk]

4 August 2023 (17 Muharram 1445 AH)

Inzaghi's Media Twitter X Account (@iposhaf2917)

Inzaghi's Media is now officially on Twitter under the account previously known as "Izzumi Poshaf" (@iposhaf2917). Even though the logo and name have changed to X (𝕏), we still refer to it as Twitter.

5 August 2023 (18 Muharram 1445 AH)

President Joko Widodo's Statement on Dissolving the KPC-PEN Organization

President Joko Widodo has officially dissolved the Committee for Handling COVID-19 and National Economic Recovery (KPC-PEN) by issuing Presidential Regulation No. 48 of 2023 on the Termination of COVID-19 Pandemic Management, marking the end of the pandemic management in Indonesia. [Sources : CNN Indonesia]

Guinness Record for Playing Angklung (15,110 Participants) [Video Source : Kompas TV YouTube Channel]

Indonesia entered the Guinness World Records (GWR) for organizing the largest Angklung performance, held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta. [Sources : Kompas.id, Kompas.com, and Detik.com]

The Angklung performance, involving over 15,110 participants, was part of the commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.

6 August 2023 (19 Muharram 1445 AH)

A horrifying train accident occurred in Sindh Province, southern Pakistan, causing 10 train carriages to derail, killing 30 passengers, and injuring more than 100 others. [Sources : BBC.com, The Guardian, CNN Indonesia, and Liputan6.com]

8 August 2023 (21 Muharram 1445 AH)

Today, the Election Commission announced that in October 2022, they identified suspicious activity in their system. It was later revealed that the names and addresses of more than 40 million voters in the UK, who voted between 2014 and 2022, had been breached.

Wildfires occurred on the Island of Maui, Hawaii, burning 17,000 hectares of forest and resulting in at least 110 deaths, and 4 people remain missing. [Sources : WashingtonPost.com, Kompas.id, CNBC Indonesia, and CNN Indonesia]

At least 17,000 hectares of land were burned, and at least 114 people died, with nearly 1,300 missing, as a series of wildfires occurred on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Comparison of Sentences for Ferdy Sambo, Putri Cendrawathi, Kuat Ma'ruf, and Ricky Rizal

Ferdy Sambo’s death sentence has now been changed by the Attorney General's Office to life imprisonment. Meanwhile, Kuat Ma'ruf’s (Sambo’s housekeeper) prison sentence was reduced from 15 years to just 10 years. The prison sentence of Putri Cendrawathi was reduced from 20 years to 10 years. Ricky Rizal’s sentence, previously 13 years, was reduced to 8 years. [Sources : BBC News Indonesia, Detik.com, and Kompas.com]

Meanwhile, Richard Eliezer was declared released on parole from prison as of August 4. [Sources : Detik.com and Kompas.com]

9 August 2023 (22 Muharram 1445 AH)

Politician and Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated by a gunman at a campaign rally in a school in northern Quito, Ecuador, just eleven days before the general election. The perpetrator was killed due to injuries sustained in a shootout with police.

10 August 2023 (23 Muharram 1445 AH)

Today, a labor protest was organized by the Million Workers Action Alliance (AASB) and the Workers Movement with the People (Gebrak), which claimed to be the largest and longest protest at the DPR Building, Central Jakarta. One of their main demands is for the government to repeal Law No. 23/2023 on the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. [Sources : CNN Indonesia and CNBC Indonesia]

13 August 2023 (26 Muharram 1445 AH)

Declaration of Support for 2024 Presidential Candidate by Golkar Party, PAN, and PKB for Gerindra Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto

Finally, the Golkar Party, PAN, and PKB have formed a coalition with the Gerindra Party and officially declared Prabowo Subianto as their presidential candidate for the 2024 Elections. [Sources : Antaranews.com and Kompas.com]

15 August 2023 (28 Muharram 1445 AH)

Illustration of Jakarta's Air Pollution

Currently, air quality in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek) is deteriorating, leading to severe air pollution. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir, at 05:43 WIB, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital was recorded at 165 AQI US. The temperature in Jakarta this morning was 25°C with 77% humidity, wind speed of 9.3 km/h, and pressure at 1014 millibars. [Source : Kompas.com]

In response, the government is considering implementing a "4-in-1" system for vehicles in Jabodetabek to reduce air pollution. In addition, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumardi is planning to tighten emissions testing rules for vehicles entering and leaving the Jabodetabek area. [Sources : Kompas.com and Liputan6.com]

16 August 2023 (29 Muharram 1445 AH)

President Joko Widodo announced a salary increase for civil servants, state officials, the military (TNI), and police officers, effective from 2024. This was conveyed by President Jokowi while delivering the 2024 State Budget Bill (RUU RAPBN) speech and the Financial Notes at the Parliament Building. [Source : Detik.com]

Japanese racer Haruki Noguchi passed away due to a fatal crash during Race 2 of the ASB1000 Asia Road Racing Championship at Mandalika International Circuit.

Hurricane Hilary, a Category 4 Pacific storm, hit the Baja California Peninsula and then Southern California, marking the first such event in the region in 84 years. The hurricane persisted until 21 August 2023 (4 Safar 1445 AH).

18 August 2023 (1 Safar 1445 AH)

The United States, Japan, and South Korea agreed to sign a Trilateral Pact. [Source : NY Times]

Development of Nusantara Capital City (IKN)

The development progress of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) has reached 38% in its first phase and is expected to be completed by 2024. In this phase, the government is focusing on building basic infrastructure, including government office buildings in the Core Government Center (KIPP). [Sources : PU.go.id (Ministry of Public Works and Housing), Finance.Detik.com, Detik.com, and Visual.Republika.co.id]

19 August 2023 (2 Safar 1445 AH)

Illustration of Luna 25

Russia's first lunar spacecraft since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Luna 25, crashed into the Moon's South Pole after a failed orbital maneuver. [Source : Spacenews.com]

21 August 2023 (4 Safar 1445 AH)

Saudi Arabia has been accused of mass killing hundreds of African migrants attempting to cross its border with Yemen. [Sources : BBC.com and The Guardian]

The Jakarta Provincial Government has implemented a trial policy for working from home (WFH) starting today, applying to 50% of Civil Servants. This WFH policy will last until 21 October 2023 (6 Rabi' al-Akhir 1445 AH). [Source : CNN Indonesia]

22 August 2023 (5 Safar 1445 AH)

Photo of Jokowi attending the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) continued his working visit in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the BRICS Summit held from 22-24 August 2023 (5-7 Safar 1445 AH). [Source : Detik.com]

President Jokowi stated that all forms of discrimination against the progress of developing countries must be eliminated, and equal and inclusive cooperation should continue to be encouraged. He also highlighted the injustice in the global economic order, which widens the development gap between developing countries and others, leading to suffering for the people. [Source : Kemlu.go.id]

Python in Excel

Finally, Microsoft has announced the integration of the Python Programming Language into Microsoft Excel, enabling advanced spreadsheet users to combine Python scripts with regular Excel formulas in the same workbook. [Sources : Techcrunch.com, XDA-Developers.com, The Verge, Zdnet.com, and Teknologi.Bisnis.com]

For more details, visit here (Techcommunity.Microsoft.com).

23 August 2023 (6 Safar 1445 AH)

Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and its founder Dmitry Utkin were reported killed when their plane crashed outside Moscow, killing eight others. [Sources : BBC.com, Kaltara.Tribunnews.com, CNN Indonesia, and CNBC Indonesia]

India's Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft by ISRO

Infographic Source : Aljazeera.com

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully became the first spacecraft to land near the Moon's South Pole, as previously planned by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). [Sources : Reuters.com, Tekno.Republika.co.id, Tempo.co, and CNN Indonesia]

25 August 2023 (8 Safar 1445 AH)

The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup occurred in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10, 2023 (8-24 Safar 1445 AH). Germany became the latest country to win the FIBA World Cup. [Sources : Sport.Detik.com]

26 August 2023 (9 Safar 1445 AH)

Hurricane Idalia struck northern Florida and the southeastern United States, the worst hurricane to hit Florida's Big Bend region in nearly 100 years, lasting until 31 August 2023 (14 Safar 1445 AH). [Sources : CNN.com, CBS News, and Reuters.com]

28 August 2023 (11 Safar 1445 AH)

Illustration of Jabodetabek LRT

Finally, the Jabodebek LRT was officially inaugurated today by President Joko Widodo at Cawang Station, East Jakarta. The Ministry of Transportation announced that during the first month of operation, the Jabodebek LRT will implement a promotional fare of just IDR 5,000 per person, whether for long or short trips. [Source : Detik.com]

OpenAI launched the ChatGPT Enterprise AI chatbot service. This service is similar to the existing ChatGPT but designed with a focus on Business Needs. [Sources : The Verge and Tekno.Kompas.com]

For more details about ChatGPT Enterprise, visit here (Openai.com).

Finally, the new Inzaghi’s Sites will undergo another trial using free hosting services like 000webhost. The new Inzaghi’s Sites are redeveloped using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL databases, with a design similar to Webflow.

It will also use frameworks like Bootstrap and Laravel or React/Next/Node JS or other frameworks. The new Inzaghi’s Sites can be found at inzaghisites.000webhostapp.com and may replace the old Inzaghi’s Sites on Google Sites.

29 August 2023 (12 Safar 1445 AH)

Policy of Non-Mandatory S1 Thesis by Kemendikbudristek

Finally, the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) Nadim Makarim has announced that a Undergraduate Thesis is no longer required for S1 and D4 students to graduate. This is outlined in the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023 on Higher Education Quality Assurance. Instead, Students can complete Final Projects such as prototypes or other types of projects. [Source : CNN Indonesia]

30 August 2023 (13 Safar 1445 AH)

A few hours after the announcement of Ali Bongo Ondimba’s re-election as President of Gabon in the 2023 Presidential Election, the military staged a successful coup, forming a Transitional and Institutional Restoration Committee to govern the country, ending the Bongo family’s 56-year rule.

31 August 2023 (14 Safar 1445 AH)

Fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

A Fire in a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, claimed the lives of 77 people and injured over 85 others. A gang had taken over the building and rented it out to squatters. [Sources : The Guardian, BBC.com, Tribunnews.com, MetroTVnews.com, Internasional.Republika.co.id, Liputan6.com, and Detik.com]