September 11, 2025 | 09:04 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Here are the highlights: Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Declares Force Majeure Amid Flooding; What to Know About Gemini AI's Viral Miniature Action Figure Generator; and Indonesia's Prabowo Affirms Support for Qatar Following Israel's Attack on Doha.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Declares Force Majeure Amid Flooding
Flooding in Bali has rendered the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in a state of "force majeure." Nonetheless, the airport's management claims that flights to and from the airport are still operating normally until Wednesday night, September 10, 2025.
The Communication and Legal Division Head of the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi, stated that despite the force majeure situation, the airport's management and all stakeholders can maintain service standards.
It is known that the flooding in Bali was caused by heavy rain that drenched the island, especially Denpasar, for more than 24 hours since Tuesday (9/9) morning. Flooding occurred in almost all parts of Denpasar and the surrounding regencies.
2. What to Know About Gemini AI's Viral Miniature Action Figure Generator
Social media has recently been flooded with digital action figure photos generated through a unique new feature from Gemini AI.
Users are transforming their portraits, group photos, and even everyday activities, such as riding motorcycles or driving cars, into digital miniatures that resemble professional collectible figurines displayed on a desk.
The trend has quickly gone viral across Instagram, TikTok, and X, while also dominating Google Trends searches in the past two days with keywords such as “prompt Gemini AI,” “Google Gemini miniatures,” and “action figures.”
3. Indonesia's Prabowo Affirms Support for Qatar Following Israel's Attack on Doha
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto contacted Emir Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a day after Israel attacked the capital of Qatar, Doha.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the Head of State inquired about the current situation in Qatar following Israel's attack on Doha the day before.
"In this conversation, President Prabowo inquired about the current situation in Qatar following Israel's attack on Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025," said Teddy in his written statement on September 10, 2025.
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19 Dead After Flash Floods in Indonesia's Bali and Flores Islands
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Two islands were affected by flash floods, including Bali. At least 19 people have been killed, with authorities still carrying out SAR operations.
Indonesian Govt Rejects Calls for Fact-Finding Team on August Protest Unrest
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The government ensures that the police have arrested individuals suspected of being involved in the August protest unrest.
Indonesia to Distribute Smart TVs to 330,000 Schools by Year-End, Says Prabowo
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President Prabowo stated that the provision of smart TVs is the government's effort to catch up with technology-based learning.
BNPB Identifies Over 120 Flooding Points in Bali
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BNPB identified more than 120 flood points and 18 landslide points across Bali as of Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Bali Floods: Death Toll Rises to 14, Two Still Missing
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The floods and landslides have impacted seven administrative areas in Bali province.
Indonesia's Prabowo Affirms Support for Qatar Following Israel's Attack on Doha
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had a telephone conversation with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani a day after Israel attacked Doha.
Indonesian Police Deploys Personnel to Evacuate Bali Flood, Landslide Victims
10 jam lalu
Indonesian government deploys police personnel to help in the evacuation of flood victims in Bali, including clearing landslide-obstructed roads.
Prabowo Approves Rp200tn Injection from BI Deposits to Support Lending, Growth
10 jam lalu
The government funds of Rp 200 trillion in Bank Indonesia approved by Prabowo to be withdrawn will be channeled to the banking sector.
Prabowo Orders Authorities to Quickly Find Missing Bali Flood Victims
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) to swiftly find the Bali flood missing victims.
Bali Flood Facts So Far: Deaths, Evacuations, and Disruptions
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As a result of the flooding, residents in Bali were forced to evacuate as their homes remained submerged. Here's what is known so far.
