Today's Top 3 News: 5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Here are the highlights: 5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting; ISDS Questions Basis for TNI Assignment at AGO without Actual Military Threat; and U.S.-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Bid to End Trade War.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. 5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting

Reading should be a collective awareness, especially among the youth, for a better and more meaningful future. Libraries offer a comfortable space for reading and access to various types of literature. In Jakarta, libraries are easily accessible, and recently, Jakarta's Governor Pramono Anung proposed extending library hours to foster literacy.

Here are five libraries in Jakarta that are worth a visit:

1. National Library of Indonesia

Established in 1980, Perpusnas has deep historical roots dating back to 1778 with its connection to the Bataviaasch Genootschap. In early 2025, Perpusnas received the MURI award as the world’s tallest library at 27 stories. The library offers a range of services, including multimedia, audiovisual collections, and reading rooms, with over 7 million items cataloged as of 2022.

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2. ISDS Questions Basis for TNI Assignment at AGO without Actual Military Threat

Indonesia Strategic and Defence Studies (ISDS) is questioning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) assignment policy in securing the Attorney General's Office. The policy is considered to potentially create overlapping of authorities between the military and civilian law enforcement.

"Civil-military cooperation is a good thing to do in any country. However, such cooperation, especially in modern countries, requires a clear division of tasks," said ISDS Co-Founder Dwi Sasongko in a written statement on Monday, May 12, 2025.

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3. U.S.-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Bid to End Trade War

The United States and China on Monday, May 12, 2025, agreed to temporarily cut mutual tariffs, marking a key step toward easing a long-running trade war. According to Channel NewsAsia, the move comes as the world’s two largest economies work to resolve tensions that have rattled global markets and dampened economic outlooks.

Following talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both sides had agreed to a 90-day suspension of further tariff actions. As part of the deal, tariffs will be slashed by over 100 percentage points, bringing them down to 10 percent.

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TNI Probes Civilian Presence at Garut Ammo Demolition Site After Deadly Blast

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TNI Probes Civilian Presence at Garut Ammo Demolition Site After Deadly Blast

Army will investigate the entry of civilians into the ammunition demolition site in Garut as nine out of 13 casualties were civilians.

US-China Trade Tensions Ease as Both Sides Agree to Cut Tariffs

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US-China Trade Tensions Ease as Both Sides Agree to Cut Tariffs

China and the U.S. agreed to reduce tariffs on imported goods from both countries

Setara Questions Urgency and Legal Basis for TNI Assignment to Prosecutor's Office

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Setara Questions Urgency and Legal Basis for TNI Assignment to Prosecutor's Office

According to Setara, the order from the TNI Commander shows a tendency of strengthening militarism in the law enforcement system.

ISDS Questions Basis for TNI Assignment at AGO without Actual Military Threat

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ISDS Questions Basis for TNI Assignment at AGO without Actual Military Threat

The ISDS is questioning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) assignment policy in securing the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

House Urges Indonesian Military to Evaluate Ammunition Destruction SOPs

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House Urges Indonesian Military to Evaluate Ammunition Destruction SOPs

Indonesian House of Representatives urges the National Military (TNI) to evaluate the ammunition destruction procedure that caused explosion in Garut.

Victims Killed in Garut Ammunition Explosion Allegedly Participated in Destruction Process

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Victims Killed in Garut Ammunition Explosion Allegedly Participated in Destruction Process

Residents of Garut Regency, West Java who died in the explosion site were suspected to have helped the ammunition destruction team. Residents were also hunting for leftover shells to be sold.

Today's Top 3 News: Countries Beyond Indonesia Participating in Bill Gates' TB Vaccine Trial

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Today's Top 3 News: Countries Beyond Indonesia Participating in Bill Gates' TB Vaccine Trial

Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.

5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting

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5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting

Libraries offer a comfortable space for reading and access to various types of literature. In Jakarta, libraries are easily accessible.

U.S.-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Bid to End Trade War

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U.S.-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Bid to End Trade War

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that both parties had agreed to a 90-day pause on the action.

Ammunition Disposal Incident Leaves 13 Presumed Dead in Garut, West Java

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Ammunition Disposal Incident Leaves 13 Presumed Dead in Garut, West Java

Thirteen people are suspected to have died due to the destruction of firearm ammunition in Cibalong District, Garut Regency, West Java, on Monday, May 12, 2025.

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